Nylife Securities LLC

Broker Shane Vandalen in Nylife Securities LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

November 9, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Shane Vandalen (Vandalen), previously associated with Nylife Securities LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Vandalen 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 $40,085.58 on August 10, 2022.

Customers allege that on or about February 3, 2022, a mutual fund transaction was completed without their knowledge resulting in a loss of $46,085.58.

Broker Roderick Carr in Nylife Securities LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

November 9, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on August 13, 2022.

Customer alleges the two separate annuity policies he purchased in May 2022 were issued as variable annuity policies, however he had originally understood these to be issued as fixed rate policies with a specific interest rate.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Luke Gandolfi in Firm Nylife Securities LLC

November 8, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on August 17, 2022.

Customer alleges that she was misled during the sale of a variable annuity purchased in September 2021.

Broker Jeffrey Lowe in Nylife Securities LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

November 8, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on August 17, 2022.

Customer alleges that the recommendation to purchase a variable annuity in January 2022 was not consistent with her financial goal.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Wayne Rector in Firm Nylife Securities LLC

November 5, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on October 07, 2022.

Customer alleged that she was misled when she purchase a variable annuity in May 2022. She alleges that she though she was just transferring her share from her deceased fathers account. Customer seeks release from the variable annuity without penalty.

Broker Howard Hanna in Nylife Securities LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

November 4, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on October 11, 2022.

The policyowner alleges that when he purchased a variable annuity in June 2021 it was with the understanding he would receive 4% interest with the investment preservation rider included. The policyowner stated he has recently learned that the rider was not included with the policy and he is requesting that it be added at this time.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker Cynthia Barreira in Firm Nylife Securities LLC

November 3, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

According to records kept by The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) financial Broker Cynthia Barreira (Barreira), currently associated with Nylife Securities LLC, has at least one disclosable event. These events include one customer complaint, alleging that Barreira 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 $175,000.00 on October 17, 2022.

Claimant alleges that the recommendation to purchase 2 variable annuities in July and August 2021 was not consistent with her need for current income and/or liquidity. Claimant requests compensatory damages in the amount of $175,000, plus interest, costs reimbursement of withdrawal penalties and commission disgorgement.

Broker Kaysi Fitzpatrick in Nylife Securities LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

November 2, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a settled customer complaint on September 24, 2024.

The Customer alleges he was misled regarding fees when he purchased a variable universal life insurance policy in January 2024.

There are Recent Customer Complaints with Broker So Young Yom in Firm Nylife Securities LLC

October 29, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on September 22, 2025.

The policyowner alleges that the RR did not fully explain the variable universal life insurance policies sold to her parents in December 2013, and that the ownership of the policies was transferred to her without her knowledge or consent. The policyowner has requested a refund of premiums paid.

Broker Joseph Pikulinski in Nylife Securities LLC Firm Has Customer Complaint

October 28, 2025 | by Staff Attorney

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

FINRA BrokerCheck shows a pending customer complaint on September 04, 2025.

Customer alleges she was not aware that her variable annuity purchased in May 2016 was replaced by a new variable annuity in April 2025.