June 2018-The Villages, Florida
According to FINRA records, George Edward Mathis, a broker who is employed by Raymond James, discloses a pending customer dispute, 4 prior customer disputes and a termination 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 a prior matter, FINRA Case 16-0226 a customer of Raymond James alleged that Mathis made unsuitable investments and misrepresented the investments from 9/2013-1/2016. The customer sought damages of $190,000. That case was settled for $70,000.
In currently pending FINRA Case 18-1663, a customer of Raymond James alleges breach of fiduciary duty by Mathis , breach of contract and fraud in the handling of his account from 1/2014-9/2016.. Damages of $65,000 are sought.
Mathis was discharged by Wells Fargo in 11/2011 for supplying inaccurate educational background information while preparing sales literature.
If you have questions about an account handled by George E. Mathis, contact us for a no charge consultation. You may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.
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