DID BLAKE ALAN SMITH CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES?
About Blake Smith of Hantz Financial Services, Inc.?
Blake Smith (CRD #5937024) is currently registered with Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Southfield, Michigan. He has been with the firm since January 2, 2013, and is licensed as both a General Securities Representative and an Investment Adviser Representative. Smith is registered in 21 U.S. states and territories and has passed two general industry/product exams—the Securities Industry Essentials Examination and the General Securities Representative Examination—as well as one state securities law exam, the Uniform Combined State Law Examination. His extensive licensing and range of passed exams indicate a solid foundation in securities regulations and investment advisory services.
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Blake Smith Customer Complaints and Reviews
Laura Shrawder-Miles has several disclosed events:
- Customer Disputes:
- Smith has one customer dispute on record:
- Dispute Date: April 11, 2024
- Status: The dispute was closed with no action taken, as detailed investigations by the firm found the claims to be without merit.
- Allegations: The complaint arose from high-pressure sales tactics alleged to have been used during a meeting to discuss reallocating the client’s investment portfolio. Further complications included a lack of communication and failure to properly inform the client of portfolio reallocations. The client moved their accounts away from Hantz and Smith to another firm in December 2023.
Allegations Against Blake Smith
- High-Pressure Sales Tactics and Miscommunication: The client alleged that during a meeting on October 17, 2023, high-pressure tactics were used to persuade them to reallocate their investment portfolio, and they were not properly informed about the changes. The firm reviewed and dismissed these claims, asserting that all actions were aligned with the client’s risk profile and that thorough discussions took place regarding the reallocation.
Blake Smith Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor
Of course, Blake Smith did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Blake Smith at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Blake Smith has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor.
Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct?
If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses.
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File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Hantz Financial Services, Inc. Due To Blake Smith
If you have questions about Hantz Financial Services, Inc. and/or Blake Smith and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.
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