Mar 8, 2022

Trent Longnecker of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith

DID TRENT WALKER LONGNECKER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Trent Longnecker Of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Trent Longnecker of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith? Trent Longnecker (CRD #2344606) who is currently registered with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and located in Phoenix, Arizona is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Trent Longnecker Customer Complaints Trent Longnecker has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about, one of which was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. One of Trent Longnecker’s 2 customer complaints was settled in favor of investors.  The other one of Trent Longnecker’s customers’ complaints was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. Allegations Against Trent Longnecker A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: The customer alleged Trent Longnecker’s made unsuitable investment recommendations from September 2014 until May 2020. Client alleged that the Consults Service, a professional discretionary management service, was misrepresented by Trent Longnecker. Trent Longnecker Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Trent Longnecker 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 Trent Longnecker at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Trent Longnecker has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Due To Trent Longnecker If you have questions about Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and/or Trent Longnecker 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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Mar 8, 2022

Jerry Lopez of VALIC Financial Advisors

DID JERRY LOPEZ CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Jerry Lopez Of VALIC Financial Advisors Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Jerry Lopez of VALIC Financial Advisors? Jerry Lopez (CRD #2949340) who is currently registered with VALIC Financial Advisors and located in Aptos, California is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Jerry Lopez Customer Complaint Jerry Lopez has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about, which was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were she met with her representative and requested he secure her account in a fixed interest option, which he neglected to do. Jerry Lopez’s customer complaint was settled in favor of the investors. Jerry Lopez Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Jerry Lopez 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 Jerry Lopez at VALIC Financial Advisors on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Jerry Lopez has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at VALIC Financial Advisors 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At VALIC Financial Advisors Due To Jerry Lopez If you have questions about VALIC Financial Advisors and/or Jerry Lopez 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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Mar 8, 2022

John Loughran of UBS Financial Services

DID JOHN MATTHEW LOUGHRAN CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? John Loughran Of UBS Financial Services And Formerly With Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is John Loughran of UBS Financial Services? John Loughran (CRD #1884834) who is currently registered with UBS Financial Services and located in New York, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to UBS Financial Services, John Loughran was associated with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. John Loughran Customer Complaints John Loughran has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about. One of John Loughran’s customers’ complaints was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. The customer complaint filed against John Loughran’s current employer UBS Financial Services for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. Allegations Against John Loughran A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Claimant’s Counsel alleged unsuitability and misrepresentation regarding an options overlay strategy investment by John Loughran. Counsel also made allegations regarding a recommendation to hold the strategy. John Loughran’s alleged breach of fiduciary Duty; suitable, account related – failure to supervise. John Loughran Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, John Loughran 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 John Loughran at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether John Loughran has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at UBS Financial Services and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At UBS Financial Services Due To John Loughran If you have questions about UBS Financial Services, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, and/or John Loughran 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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Mar 8, 2022

Kieran Loughran of Spartan Capital Securities

DID KIERAN JOHN LOUGHRAN CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Kieran Loughran Of Spartan Capital Securities Has 5 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Kieran Loughran of Spartan Capital Securities? Kieran Loughran (CRD #2826208) who is currently registered with Spartan Capital Securities and located in New York, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Kieran Loughran Customer Complaints Kieran Loughran has been the subject of 5 customer complaints that we know about, one of those complaints was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Three of Kieran Loughran’s 5 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. One of Kieran Loughran’s customers’ complaints was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. There is currently one pending customer complaint filed against Spartan Capital Securities for investment losses caused by Kieran Loughran’s alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Kieran Loughran A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Claimant alleged Kieran Loughran’s misrepresentation and over concentration of certain securities in an account. The client sent in an e-mail disputing a purchase allegedly by Kieran Loughran that resulted in a loss generating margin calls in the clients account. Kieran Loughran’s alleged Suitability, Unauthorized Trading, Negligence, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and Misrepresentation to a customer. Suitability, unauthorized trading, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and misrepresentation allegedly by Kieran Loughran. Kieran Loughran allegedly made misrepresentations and unsuitable recommendations. Kieran Loughran Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Kieran Loughran 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 Kieran Loughran at Spartan Capital Securities on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Kieran Loughran has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Spartan Capital Securities 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Spartan Capital Securities Due To Kieran Loughran If you have questions about Spartan Capital Securities and/or Kieran Loughran 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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Mar 8, 2022

Al Lovelace of Equitable Advisors

DID AL STEPHEN LOVELACE CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Al Lovelace Of Equitable Advisors And Formerly With AXA Advisors Has 3 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Al Lovelace of Equitable Advisors? Al Lovelace (CRD #2393766) who is currently registered with Equitable Advisors and located in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.  Prior to Equitable Advisors, Al Lovelace was associated with AXA Advisors and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Al Lovelace Customer Complaints Al Lovelace has been the subject of 3 customer complaints that we know about, one of those complaints was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. All 3 of Al Lovelace’s customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. Allegations Against Al Lovelace A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Client alleged Al Lovelace provided a guarantee when selling a variable annuity. Client alleged misrepresentation by Al Lovelace in the purchase of an annuity. Client alleged Al Lovelace’s misrepresentation in the purchase of annuities. Al Lovelace Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Al Lovelace 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 Al Lovelace at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Al Lovelace has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Equitable Advisors Due To Al Lovelace If you have questions about Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and/or Al Lovelace 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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Mar 8, 2022

Stacee Love-Malcolm of LPL Financial

DID STACEE RAE LOVE-MALCOLM CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Stacee Love-Malcolm Of LPL Financial, Financial Advocates Investment Management And Formerly With Allstate Financial Services Has 5 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Stacee Love-Malcolm of LPL Financial? Stacee Love-Malcolm (CRD #4246711) who is currently registered with LPL Financial, Financial Advocates Investment Management, and located in Oregon City, Oregon is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to LPL Financial and Financial Advocates Investment Management, Stacee Love-Malcolm was associated with Allstate Financial Services and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Stacee Love-Malcolm Customer Complaints Stacee Love-Malcolm has been the subject of 5 customer complaints that we know about. All 5 of Stacee Love-Malcolm’s customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. Allegations Against Stacee Love-Malcolm A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Customer alleged Stacee Love-Malcolm told him he would get a 5. 50% guaranteed rate of return of principal. Customer further alleged he was not informed of 2. 9% fees, that he had no control of investment options and he was disappointed in the performance of the annuity. Customer alleged that Stacee Love-Malcolm told her the annuity was guaranteed to earn 6%. Customer alleged that she felt she was deceived by Stacee Love-Malcolm when purchasing the variable annuity. Customer questioned the alleged recommendation/suitability of an investment recommendation by Stacee Love-Malcolm to purchase a Prudential variable annuity. Customers alleged Stacee Love-Malcolm’s misrepresentation of the income rider provisions associated with their variable annuities, including the interest rate of the protected withdrawal value and how taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) would affect their income benefits. Stacee Love-Malcolm Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Stacee Love-Malcolm 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 Stacee Love-Malcolm at LPL Financial, Financial Advocates Investment Management, and Allstate Financial Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Stacee Love-Malcolm has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at LPL Financial, Financial Advocates Investment Management, Allstate Financial Services 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At LPL Financial Due To Stacee Love-Malcolm If you have questions about LPL Financial, Financial Advocates Investment Management, Allstate Financial Services, and/or Stacee Love-Malcolm 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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Mar 8, 2022

Anthony Leopizzi of Ameriprise Financial Services

DID ANTHONY JOHN LEOPIZZI CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Anthony Leopizzi Of Ameriprise Financial Services Has 7 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Anthony Leopizzi of Ameriprise Financial Services? Anthony Leopizzi (CRD #1697946) who is currently registered with Ameriprise Financial Services and located in White Plains, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Anthony Leopizzi Customer Complaints Anthony Leopizzi has been the subject of 7 customer complaints that we know about, one of those complaints was filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Two of Anthony Leopizzi’s 7 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Five of Anthony Leopizzi’s customers’ complaints were denied and the customers did not take any further action. Allegations Against Anthony Leopizzi A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Client alleged that Anthony Leopizzi’s lack of advisor knowledge related to tax laws and a transfer made resulted in a loss. The client alleged an automatic bank deduction had not been started for her variable universal life insurance policy by Anthony Leopizzi. The client alleged Anthony Leopizzi did not have his best interest in mind when recommending and opening a strategic portfolio services account. The client alleged Anthony Leopizzi sold TSLA shares in his advisor-driven managed accounts without the client’s authorization on March 17, 2020. The client alleged his variable universal life policy was misrepresented by Anthony Leopizzi at the time of purchase. The client’s attorney alleged Anthony Leopizzi recommended investments which exceed their risk tolerance. Anthony Leopizzi Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Anthony Leopizzi 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 Anthony Leopizzi at Ameriprise Financial Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Anthony Leopizzi has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameriprise Financial Services 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Ameriprise Financial Services Due To Anthony Leopizzi If you have questions about Ameriprise Financial Services and/or Anthony Leopizzi 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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Mar 8, 2022

Robert Lester of H. Beck

DID ROBERT WILLIS LESTER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Robert Lester Of H. Beck And Formerly With Waddell & Reed Has 4 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Robert Lester of H. Beck? Robert Lester (CRD #1831092) who is currently registered with H. Beck and located in Wellington, Florida is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to H. Beck, Robert Lester was associated with Waddell & Reed and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Robert Lester Customer Complaints Robert Lester has been the subject of 4 customer complaints that we know about. All of Robert Lester’s customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. Allegations Against Robert Lester A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Client alleged the facts regarding the investment were misrepresented by Robert Lester. Client alleged that Robert Lester misrepresented the risks and fees associated with an investment in a variable annuity. Client claimed losses resulting from unsuitable annuity riders sold by by Robert Lester. Customer alleged in writing that brokers James Vanputtenvink and Robert Lester purchased a fixed annuity for $195,000 without his authorization. Customer also alleged the brokers sold his preferred stocks without his authorization to fund the purchase of the annuity. Robert Lester Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Robert Lester 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 Robert Lester at H. Beck and Waddell & Reed on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Robert Lester has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at H. Beck and Waddell & Reed 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At H. Beck Due To Robert Lester If you have questions about H. Beck, Waddell & Reed, and/or Robert Lester 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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Mar 8, 2022

Gregory Levine Formerly With First Allied Securities

DID GREGORY ALAN LEVINE CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Gregory Levine Formerly With First Allied Securities Has 10 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Gregory Levine formerly with First Allied Securities? Gregory Levine (CRD #2401300) who was formerly registered with First Allied Securities and located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Gregory Levine has also been the subject of a FINRA investigation and when he failed to respond to the FINRA request for information, he was suspended and then later permanently barred from any association with any member firm in any capacity. Gregory Levine Customer Complaints Gregory Levine has been the subject of 10 customer complaints that we know about. Nine of Gregory Levine’s 10 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. There is currently one pending customer complaint filed against First Allied Securities for investment losses caused by Gregory Levine’s alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Gregory Levine A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Client alleged she made a loan to Gregory Levine that was not repaid; firm did not approve any such loan. Client alleged that Gregory Levine overcharged him for commissions on his brokerage account and that his closed end mutual fund and REIT purchased were not suitable. Client alleged that Gregory Levine obtained a personal loan from client in the sum of $25,000. Client alleged that registered representative Gregory Levine obtained a personal loan from client in the sum of $25,000. Client alleged that Gregory Levine obtained a personal loan from client in the sum of $50,000. Client alleged that she loaned money to Gregory Levine for an outside investment; firm did not have knowledge of or pre-approve any loans to this customer. Client alleged that she made investments outside the Firm directly with Gregory Levine, and that the money has not been returned. Client alleged Gregory Levine obtained a loan from client in the amount of $210,000. Customer alleged that he loaned Gregory Levine money; firm did not have knowledge of or pre-approve any loans to this customer. Gregory Levine Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Gregory Levine 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 Gregory Levine at First Allied Securities on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Gregory Levine has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at First Allied Securities 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At First Allied Securities Due To Gregory Levine If you have questions about First Allied Securities and/or Gregory Levine 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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Mar 8, 2022

Alan Lewis of Wells Fargo Clearing Services

DID ALAN STANLEY LEWIS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Alan Lewis Of Wells Fargo Clearing Services Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Alan Lewis of Wells Fargo Clearing Services? Alan Lewis (CRD #1814922) who is currently registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and located in Fairfield, New Jersey is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Alan Lewis Customer Complaint Alan Lewis has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were that several registered representatives breached their fiduciary duties to a former customer and his late wife by mismanaging their assets, permitting a third-party to transfer assets from their accounts, and executing transactions in their accounts that were not within the designated financial, investment, and estate planning objectives. The customer complaint filed against Alan Lewis’ current employer Wells Fargo Clearing Services for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. Alan Lewis Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Alan Lewis 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 Alan Lewis at Wells Fargo Clearing Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Alan Lewis has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Wells Fargo Clearing Services 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Wells Fargo Clearing Services Due To Alan Lewis If you have questions about Wells Fargo Clearing Services and/or Alan Lewis 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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