Merrill Lynch

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Daniel Whiting in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

June 2, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Daniel Whiting (Whiting), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Whiting 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 $250,000.00 on April 10, 2026.

Client alleges misrepresentation, suitability, and unauthorized trading.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Matthew Whiting in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

June 2, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Matthew Whiting (Whiting), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Whiting 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 $250,000.00 on April 10, 2026.

Client alleges misrepresentation, suitability, and unauthorized trading.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Samuel Wajner in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

June 2, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Samuel Wajner (Wajner), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Wajner 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 $6,100.00 on April 07, 2026.

Client alleges failure to follow instructions 7/11/2025-4/7/2026.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Frederick Graves in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

June 1, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Frederick Graves (Graves), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Graves 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 $6,000.00 on April 13, 2026.

Client alleges failure to follow instructions 2/14/2025-4/13/2026

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Javier Estremera in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

May 29, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Javier Estremera (Estremera), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Estremera 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 $100,000.00 on August 27, 2020.

Claimants allege their investments in Puerto Rico closed-end funds were unsuitable, over-concentrated, and misrepresented as safe investments.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Benjamin Korn in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

May 26, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Benjamin Korn (Korn), previously associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Korn 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 $41,298.68 on March 20, 2024.

The customer alleges they received incorrect information from a firm employee regarding use of a vanguard check to remit irs payment, resulting in penalties and interest, and seeks reimbursement.

Broker Peter Economos in Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Firm Has Customer Complaint

May 21, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Peter Economos (Economos), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Economos recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 04, 2026.

Customer alleges Financial advisor failed to follow instructions from April 2020 through March 2026

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Alejandro Villegas in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

May 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Alejandro Villegas (Villegas), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Villegas recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 16, 2026.

Client alleges misrepresentation related to the return on investment account.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Juan Pablo Benavides in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

May 17, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Juan Pablo Benavides (Benavides), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Benavides recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 16, 2026.

Client alleges misrepresentation related to the return on investment account.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Eilier Teruel in Firm Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

May 16, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Eilier Teruel (Teruel), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Teruel recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 20, 2026.

Client alleges misrepresentation of Unit Investment Trusts.