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Richard W. Martin-Former G.F. Investments Services Broker-Discloses Issues Over Sale of ETFs

Richard W. Martin-Former G.F. Investments Services Broker-Discloses Issues Over Sale of ETFs 150 150 Rex Securities Law

July 2017-Malaysia

The FINRA records of  Richard William Lunn Martin ,  a  former stockbroker who was last  employed by  G.F. Investment Services, disclose a  prior regulatory matter, 15 customer disputes, a current investigation and 2 terminations from employment.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.

In April 2017, Martin was permanently barred by FINRA to resolve allegations that he solicited, purchased and recommended that his customers hold non-traditional exchange traded funds (ETFs) in their accounts for lengthy periods of time, despite the enormous risks of holding non-traditional ETFs for more than one trading period.

Martin discloses numerous settlements to customers who invested in ETFs, including the following:

In FINRA case #15-2500 a customer of G.F. Investment Services  sought damages of $450,000 for unsuitable recommendations to invest in ETFs. That case was settled for $290,000 in May 2016.

In FINRA case #14-3679 a customer of G.F. Investment Services  sought damages of $2,000,000 for unsuitable recommendations to invest in ETFs. That case was settled for $500,000 in December 2014.

IN 7/2009 Martin was ‘permitted to resign’ from Latam Investments who made the following allegation on his FINRA record: “A painting belonging to the CEO of the firm was discovered missing. Upon review of the video recording from the office monitoring system the firm positively identified Mr. Martin removing the painting from the CEO’s office early in the morning and then exiting the main door with the painting”. 

In July 2015, Martin was ‘permitted to resign’ from G.F. Investment Services who made the following allegation; “FINRA Case 20150445876 opened 3/25/2015. Wells Letter received by Mr. Martin 7-7-2015”

Martin’s prior employers include:

  • G.F. Investment Services
  • Global Strategic Investments
  • Latam Investments
  • Morgan Stanley Dean Witter

If you have losses in an account handled by Richard William Lunn Martin, call to learn about your options.

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