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According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Joseph Barreca (Barreca), currently associated with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Barreca 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 $300,000.00 on July 09, 2025.
Customer stated that Market Linked Notes that were purchased in 2021 were unsuitable for the account and not in the best interest of the customer because the account lacked diversification and the Notes were illiquid. Upon investigation, the firm concluded that the Notes were suitable for, and in the best interest of, the customer given the customer’s investment objectives and risk profile. The firm also concluded that the features of the Notes had been discussed with the customer prior to purchase.