Merrill Lynch

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.

Broker Shawnie Desmond in Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Firm Has Customer Complaint

May 16, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Shawnie Desmond (Desmond), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least 2 disclosable events. These events include 2 customer complaints, alleging that Desmond recommended unsuitable investments in different investment products including debt securities among other allegations and complaints.

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 19, 2026.

Customer alleges omissions about tax consequences related to the recommendation to move investments to a managed portfolio.

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

May 15, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 24, 2026.

Client alleges misrepresentation related to a managed account.

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

May 15, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 24, 2026.

Customer alleges misrepresentation regarding an alternative investment from 2014 through 2026.

Broker Thomas Wagner in Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Firm Has Customer Complaint

May 15, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 24, 2026.

Client alleges failure to supervise.

Broker Alexander Hykel in Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Firm Has Customer Complaint

May 14, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on March 26, 2026.

Client alleges failure to follow instructions regarding the investment of funds intended to be protected from risk in March 2026.

Broker Daniel Finley in Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Firm Has Customer Complaint

May 14, 2026 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Daniel Finley (Finley), currently associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Finley 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 $26,102.00 on March 27, 2026.

Customer alleges financial advisor made no recommendation from February 2023 through March 2026, expressing concerns regarding fiduciary oversight of uninvested funds during this timeframe.