DID TRAVIS GREGORY BEZELLA CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES?
About Travis Bezella of Creative Planning?
Travis Bezella (CRD #4896369) is a financial professional with a history of working in investment advising and brokerage Bezella previously held positions with firms such as Securities America, Inc., and most recently Creative Planning. His professional experience reflects over a decade in the industry, with certifications including the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
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Travis Bezella Customer Complaints and Reviews
- Regulatory Event (Wisconsin, 2008):
- Issue: The advisor’s registration was revoked due to delinquent state taxes in Wisconsin.
- Outcome: The Wisconsin Department of Revenue later determined that the advisor did not owe state income taxes, and an Occupational License Clearance Certificate was issued on March 3, 2010. The resolution allowed the advisor to reapply for registration.
- Sanction: Revocation of registration at the time of the issue.
Allegations Against Travis Bezella
- Regulatory Event:
- A revocation of registration was initiated by the State of Wisconsin on July 18, 2008, due to alleged delinquency in state taxes. This action was not related to violations of securities laws or fraudulent activities.
- The final resolution cleared the advisor of owing any taxes, and the case was closed with a certificate issued by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.
- This event does not involve allegations of fraudulent, manipulative, or deceptive conduct.
Travis Bezella Employment History
- Employment History:
- Securities America, Inc. (July 2005 – January 2008, Plymouth, MN)
- Creative Planning (February 2014 – Present, Bloomington, MN)
- Professional Designation: Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
- Regulatory History: One regulatory event as detailed above.
- Registration Status: Not currently registered with any firm
- Exams Passed:
- Series 7 (General Securities Representative Examination)
- Series 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination)
- Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law Examination)
Investment Advisors Owe Clients The Highest Level Of Care
Investment advisors are held to a fiduciary standard, requiring them to act in the best interests of their clients. This duty involves full disclosure of nature, mechanics, and risks of any investment activity or strategy. Advisors must prioritize their clients’ financial goals and ensure transparent communication. This includes explaining complex financial products and avoiding conflicts of interest. By adhering to the fiduciary standard, investment advisors build trust, mitigate risks for clients, and maintain the integrity of their professional practice.
Option Trading Can Be Extremely Risky
Options trading can be a high-risk investment strategy, particularly when involving speculative approaches such as uncovered calls or straddles. Allowing an investment advisor to trade options requires careful consideration of the associated risks, which include potential for significant losses and market volatility. For instance, a high-risk strategy like a naked call involves selling options without holding the underlying asset, exposing the investor to unlimited loss potential if the market moves unfavorably. Clients should fully understand these risks before permitting advisors to engage in such transactions on their behalf.
Travis Bezella Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor
Of course, Travis Bezella 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 Creative Planning on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Travis Bezella has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Creative Planning also raises questions about the brokerage firm’s 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 Creative Planning Due To Travis Bezella
If you have questions about Creative Planning and/or Travis Bezella 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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