Category Archives: Wells Fargo

Alternative Investments, Annuities, Failure to Supervise, Limited Partnerships, Reg D Offerings(private placements), Stockbroker Malpractice, Unsuitable Investments, Wells Fargo

Keith Fontenot-Wells Fargo Stockbroker-Discloses Settlement of Customer Suits-Lafayette, LA

April 2018 -Lafayette, LA

According to publicly available records Keith A. Fontenot  (CRD#2296303) ,  a  stockbroker who currently is employed by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, disclose settlements in 2 customer disputes.

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 FINRA Case 15-2471 a Wells Fargo Advisors customer sought  damages in an unstated amount  and alleged misleading and unsuitable recommendations regarding buying and selling annuities. In October 2016 that case was settled for $400,000.

In FINRA case 17-1181 a customer of Wells Fargo Clearing Services sought damages of $80,000 and alleged unsuitable recommendations to invest in equities,  direct investments and limited partnerships. That case was settled in 2/2018 for $30,750.

Keith Fontenot has been employed with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since November 2016.  Before then he was employed with Wells Fargo Advisors since May of 2009.

Brokers have a duty to make recommendations that are suitable, taking into account the age, risk tolerance, health and level of financial sophistication of the customer.

If you have losses  in an account handled by Keith Fontenot,  contact us for a no charge consultation to discuss your legal options.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

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Broker Discloses Criminal Event, Discretionary Trading, Elder Financial Abuse, Failure to Supervise, FInancial Exploitation of the Elderly, Finra Investigation of Stockbroker, Metlife Securities, Misrepresentation, Newbridge Securities Corp., Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, Theft, Unauthorized Trading, Wells Fargo

Brian Berger-Former Newbridge Securities Broker-Sentenced for Fraud-Boca Raton, FL

April 2018-Boca Raton, FL

The FINRA records of former stockbroker Brian M. Berger disclose a pending regulatory matter and two prior regulatory matters, a criminal conviction, 4 customer disputes and a termination from employment.

In 7/2015 Berger  entered into a Letter of Acceptance Waiver and Consent (AWC) with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to resolve allegations that he failed to cooperate with a FINRA investigation into allegations that he had misappropriated funds from elderly customers while registered with Wells Fargo Advisors and MetLife Securities.As a result, Berger   was  barred from the securities industry.

There is an SEC administrative proceeding pending in connection with the misappropriation of funds.

In 2/2017, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in Miami, Berger pleaded guilty to wire fraud and was sentenced to 18 months and ordered to pay restitution of $372,643.

Over $300,000 has been paid in settlements to former customers of Berger.

According to FINRA records, Berger was registered with Wells Fargo Advisors in Boca Raton from 7.2010-7/2014 and with MetLife Securities from 7/2014-4/2015. After that he was briefly registered with Newbridge Securities from 4/2015-6/2015.

If you have questions about an account handled by Brian Berger, call for a no charge consultation to discuss your options.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

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TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Concentrated Positions, Energy Securities, Failure to Supervise, Limited Partnerships, Misrepresentation, Oil & Gas Master Limited Partnership (MLP), Oil & Gas Royalty Trusts, Oil and Gas Partnerships, Oil related investments, Reg D Offerings(private placements), Stockbroker Malpractice, UBS, Unsuitable Investments, Wells Fargo

Walter M. Stucker-Former UBS Stockbroker-Subject of Customer Suit Over Oil & Gas Investments-Fort Worth, TX

March 2018- Fort Worth, Texas

The FINRA records of Walter M. Stucker , a stockbroker who until 5/2017 was  employed by UBS Financial Services , disclose  a currently pending customer dispute involving energy securities.

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 December 2017 a customer of Stucker’s prior employer, UBS Financial Services, brought a complaint alleging misrepresentation, suitability issues and over concentration in oil and gas limited partnerships. The customer seeks damages of $632,907.

Stucker was employed by UBS Financial Services  from 4/2008-5/2017. He has been employed by Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 5/2017.

If you have questions about an account handled by Walter M. Stucker , contact us for a no charge consultation to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

Nationwide Representation

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National Toll Free: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Concentrated Positions, Energy Securities, Failure to Supervise, Misrepresentation, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Stockbroker Malpractice, Unsuitable Investments, Wells Fargo

Kyle Ridenour-Wells Fargo Stockbroker-Subject of Customer Suit Alleging Investments in High Risk/Speculative Stocks-Edmond, OK

March 2018- Edmond, Oklahoma

The FINRA records of David Kyle Ridenour , a stockbroker who is currently employed  by Wells Fargo Clearing Services , disclose a pending customer dispute and two prior customer disputes.

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 February 2018 a customer of Wells Fargo filed a FINRA complaint alleging that Ridenour made unsuitable investment recommendations in high risk speculative stocks and bonds. The complaint alleged damages in excess of $250,000.

In 2017, another customer of Wells Fargo was paid $47,500 to resolve allegations that RIdenour had made risky and aggressive investment recommendations in energy securities. The customer also alleged that Ridenour had made trades without first consulting with the customer.

Ridenour has been employed by Wells Fargo since 2012. Prior to that he was employed by Morgan Stanley.

If you have questions about an account handled by Kyle Ridenour , contact us for a no charge consultation to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

Nationwide Representation

Rex Securities Law

National Toll Free: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870

Coastal Equities, Failure to Supervise, J.W. Cole Financial, Merrill Lynch, Stockbroker Discharged, Stockbroker Malpractice, Unsuitable Investments, Wells Fargo

Bill Downing-Former J.W. Cole Finanical Broker-Discloses Customer Dispute-Wimberley, Texas

March 2018-Wimberley, Texas

The FINRA records of  William (Bill) G. Downing ,  a  stock broker who is employed by Coastal Equities Inc.  disclose  a  prior customer dispute 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 FINRA Case 11-03772, a customer of Downing’s prior employer, Wells Fargo Advisors, alleged that he was sold unsuitable investments. That matter was settled for $162,500.

Downing has been employed by Coastal Equities (dba The Hill Country Advisor)  since 8/2017. Prior to that he was with J.W. Cole Financial 12/2012-6/2017.

In 7/2012, Downing was discharged from Merrill Lynch who made the following allegation on Downing’s FINRA record: “(1) Mismarking solicited trades as unsolicited (2) Exercising discretion in certain client accounts and (3) Communicating with an unauthorized third party.”

In 12/2000 Downing was discharged from Morgan Keegan for writing checks on his wife’s account.

If you have questions about an account handled by Bill Downing call for a no charge consultation to learn about your options.

Rex Securities Law , with offices in Boca Raton, FL,  and  Austin, TX,   provides representation to  investors  nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers and broker dealers. If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call to speak with an experienced securities attorney.

Most cases handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.

Nationwide Representation

Rex Securities Law

TollFree: 877-224-3199

Florida-561 391 1900 

Texas-512-329-2870