Edward Jones

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Robert Hesse in Firm Edward Jones

April 2, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Robert Hesse (Hesse), previously associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Hesse recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $7,201.70 on August 28, 2024.

The client purchased a zero-coupon Leander Texas School Distribution Bond on 10/27/2016 and the bond was called in full on 8/15/2024. The client alleges she was unaware the bond had a feature that would permit the bond to be called prior to maturity and she anticipated receiving $30,000.00 to assist her grandchildren with further education.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Annette Jensen in Firm Edward Jones

March 30, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Annette Jensen (Jensen), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Jensen recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $50,000.00 on January 19, 2025.

Client alleges financial advisor recommended radical account changes without advising of tax implications.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker James Bowman in Firm Edward Jones

March 25, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker James Bowman (Bowman), previously associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one tax lien, alleging that Bowman recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a final customer complaint on March 06, 2025.

Without admitting or denying the findings, Bowman consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he refused to appear for on-the-record testimony requested by FINRA in connection with its investigation into whether he personally reimbursed his customers for losses and fees in their accounts.

Broker Christopher Baker in Edward Jones Firm Has Customer Complaint

March 23, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Christopher Baker (Baker), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Baker recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint with a damage request of $4,613.10 on September 05, 2024.

Client alleges Financial Advisor sold stocks without authorization .

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Jeremy Raverty in Firm Edward Jones

March 16, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Jeremy Raverty (Raverty), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Raverty recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint with a damage request of $526,510.05 on October 01, 2024.

Trustee of revocable trust alleges that Edward Jones improperly followed former trustee’s instructions to transfer funds from the trust to a brokerage account in her individual name without authorization or consent.

Broker Justin Bjerke in Edward Jones Firm Has Customer Complaint

March 5, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Justin Bjerke (Bjerke), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one tax lien, alleging that Bjerke recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a final customer complaint on January 29, 2025.

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Broker Joshua Marino in Edward Jones Firm Has Customer Complaint

March 4, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Joshua Marino (Marino), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Marino recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on February 03, 2025.

Client alleges financial advisor failed to advise of tax consequences of recommendation before liquidating their Microsoft stock position.

Broker George Demetriades in Edward Jones Firm Has Customer Complaint

March 3, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker George Demetriades (Demetriades), previously associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Demetriades recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on October 24, 2024.

Claimant alleges misrepresentations in connection with the sale of an annuity with a guaranteed income rider.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Christina Benton in Firm Edward Jones

March 1, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Christina Benton (Benton), currently associated with Edward Jones, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Benton recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on October 31, 2024.

Claimant, son of deceased client, alleges registered representative improperly established a pay-on-death beneficiary designation in favor of registered representative’s boyfriend. Claimant further alleges unsuitable investments in mutual funds and CDs.

Broker Mary Beslagic in Edward Jones Firm Has Customer Complaint

February 21, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Mary Beslagic (Beslagic), previously associated with Edward Jones, has at least 2 disclosable events. These events include one customer complaint, one regulatory, alleging that Beslagic recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a final customer complaint on December 12, 2024.

Without admitting or denying the findings, Beslagic consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings that she willfully violated Rule 15l-1(a)(1) under the Exchange Act (Reg BI) by recommending that customers of her member firm invest proceeds of their home equity loan in mutual funds, which was not in the customers’ best interest. The findings stated that Beslagic was aware of the customers’ intended use of their liquified home equity proceeds and that the customer had several near-term liquidity needs. The mutual funds began declining in value shortly after the customers purchased them, resulting in the customers selling a portion of their investments at a loss and taking out margin loans totally approximately $25,000 to meet their near-term liquidity needs. Beslagic’s firm provided compensation to the customer for their losses.