According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker John Howell (Howell), previously associated with PFS Investments INC., has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Howell recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.
FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on May 13, 2021.
In October 2025, the Firm learned of an order dated May 13, 2021 from a civil case wherein it was found that the Representative violated Utah and Federal securities laws by selling unregistered securities without being licensed, and the Representative was ordered to disgorge the commissions received for such sales. The Representative did not disclosed the order to the Firm, nor did he disclose this activity to the Firm. Upon learning of the Order, the Firm terminated the Representative.
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