Equitable Advisors

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Michael Rea in Firm Equitable Advisors, LLC

August 8, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Michael Rea (Rea), currently associated with Equitable Advisors, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Rea 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 $200,000.00 on September 13, 2024.

Customer alleges RR misrepresented three variable annuities sold in 2018, 2020 and 2023. Customer alleges RR did not disclose policy fees and surrender charges, resulting in investments that are unsuitable for her financial requirements.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Ejiro Okuma in Firm Equitable Advisors, LLC

August 5, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Ejiro Okuma (Okuma), previously associated with Equitable Advisors, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Okuma 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 $9,143,000.00 on June 04, 2025.

Claimant alleges registered representative took control of Claimant’s accounts converting funds to systemically enrich himself and a family member.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Luis Gesualdo Perez in Firm Equitable Advisors, LLC

August 5, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Luis Gesualdo Perez (Gesualdo Perez), previously associated with Equitable Advisors, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Gesualdo Perez 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 $5,000.00 on July 08, 2025.

Client alleges the RR made misrepresentations in connection with a variable annuity purchased in 2006.

Broker Steven Alfano in Equitable Advisors, LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

July 31, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Steven Alfano (Alfano), currently associated with Equitable Advisors, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Alfano 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 $12,762.88 on June 26, 2025.

Client alleged the rep switched her policy without authorization.

Broker Luis Gesualdo Perez in Equitable Advisors, LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

July 30, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Luis Gesualdo Perez (Gesualdo Perez), previously associated with Equitable Advisors, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Gesualdo Perez 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 $5,000.00 on July 08, 2025.

Client alleges the RR made misrepresentations in connection with a variable annuity purchased in 2006.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Cynthia Price in Firm Equitable Advisors, LLC

July 25, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Cynthia Price (Price), currently associated with Equitable Advisors, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Price 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 $5,000.00 on May 13, 2025.

Client alleges VA’s purchased in 2025 were not suitable for her financial needs and fees were not disclosed.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Francis Donnelly Iii in Firm Equitable Advisors, LLC

June 29, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Francis Donnelly Iii (Donnelly Iii), currently associated with Equitable Advisors, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Donnelly Iii 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 $72,331.00 on November 14, 2023.

Customer alleges RR misrepresented VUL policy sold in 2004.

Broker Kevin Peters in Equitable Advisors, LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

June 27, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on November 21, 2023.

Claimant alleges REIT purchased was unsuitable.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Michael Maggiore in Firm Equitable Advisors, LLC

June 26, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on November 21, 2023.

Claimant alleges REIT purchased was unsuitable.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Marc Drew in Firm Equitable Advisors, LLC

June 26, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on November 21, 2023.

Claimant alleges REIT purchased was unsuitable.