DID BRADLEY FRANK LAKNER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES?
Bradley Lakner Of Sunbelt Securities, Inc. Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct
About Bradley Lakner of Sunbelt Securities, Inc.?
Bradley Lakner (CRD #4167521) is currently employed by and registered with Sunbelt Securities, Inc., based in Springfield, IL, where he has been since September 10, 2010. He is registered in six U.S. states and with one Self-Regulatory Organization (FINRA). Bradley has passed two general industry/product exams (Series 7 and SIE) and two multi-state securities law exams (Series 63 and Series 66). His professional history includes previous registrations with Edward Jones in St. Louis, MO, and Springfield, IL, which adds depth to his experience in financial advisory and brokerage services.
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Bradley Lakner Customer Complaints and Reviews
Bradley F. Lakner has several negative disclosures:
- Customer Disputes:
- A dispute filed on February 19, 2009, claimed that Bradley failed to act on instructions to distribute or sell investments, leading to financial losses due to delays. This dispute was eventually denied.
- A pending complaint as of March 13, 2024, involves allegations of recommending an improper investment strategy and unsuitable investments in 2015 and early 2016. The claimed damages are between $100,000 to $300,000.
- Termination:
- Bradley was discharged from Edward Jones on July 7, 2010, due to issues related to keeping blank signed forms and handling business outside the firm’s systems, among other policy violations.
Allegations Against Bradley Lakner
- Failure to Act on Client Instructions: Allegations include not processing a client’s demand for asset distribution in a timely manner, leading to financial losses due to market changes.
- Recommendation of Unsuitable Investments: Accusations of recommending investments that were not aligned with the client’s financial goals or risk tolerance.
- Inadequate Supervision and Due Diligence: Claims that the firm failed to properly supervise Bradley and conduct due diligence on recommended products.
- Policy Violations Leading to Termination: Included maintaining blank signed forms and making unauthorized changes to documents, which led to his dismissal from Edward Jones.
Bradley Lakner Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor
Of course, Bradley Lakner 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 Bradley Lakner at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Bradley Lakner has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Sunbelt Securities, Inc. 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 Sunbelt Securities, Inc. Due To Bradley Lakner
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