Broker / Advisor Investigations

Sanders Morris Financial Advisor Erick Kuebler Under Investigation For Unauthorized Margin Trading and Unsuitable Recommendations FINRA Complaint

Our firm is investigating Sanders Morris LLC financial advisor and stockbroker Erick George Revelle Kuebler (CRD# 2319437) of Dallas, Texas for potential investment-related misconduct.

Financial Advisor’s Career History

Erick George Revelle Kuebler began his securities industry career with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. from February 1993 to September 1993. He was then registered with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from October 1993 to November 2016 as a broker, and from February 2004 to November 2016 as an investment adviser representative. He is currently registered with Sanders Morris LLC in Dallas, Texas, where he has been registered as a broker since November 22, 2016 and as an investment adviser representative since December 12, 2016.

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Reid & Rudiger LLC Financial Advisor Edward Rudiger Jr. Under Investigation For Churning and Excessive Trading FINRA Complaint

Our firm is investigating Reid & Rudiger LLC financial advisor Edward Joseph Rudiger Jr. (CRD# 2118724) of New York, New York for potential investment-related misconduct.

Financial Advisor’s Career History

According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Edward Joseph Rudiger Jr. is currently associated with Reid & Rudiger LLC and has been registered with that firm since September 16, 1999. BrokerCheck also shows prior registrations with Gruntal & Co. Incorporated from July 1992 through October 1994 and Nichols, Safina, Lerner & Co. Inc. from November 1994 through January 1998. In the employment history section, FINRA lists Reid & Rudiger LLC from March 1998 to the present, where Rudiger is identified as CEO and registered representative.

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Reid & Rudiger LLC Broker Clifford Reid Under Investigation For Churning and Excessive Trading FINRA Complaint

Our firm is investigating Reid & Rudiger LLC stock broker Clifford Ronald Reid (CRD# 1905920) of 55 Broad Street, 28th Floor, New York, New York 10004 for potential investment-related misconduct.

Clifford Ronald Reid’s Career History

According to the uploaded FINRA BrokerCheck report, Clifford Ronald Reid began his securities industry career with First Investors Corporation in Edison, New Jersey from September 1989 through December 1991, then moved to Gruntal & Co. Incorporated in New York, New York from December 1991 through November 1994, followed by Nichols, Safina, Lerner & Co. Inc. in New York, New York from November 1994 through January 1998. Since March 1999, he has been associated with Reid & Rudiger LLC in New York, where the report lists branch locations at 40 Wall Street, Suite 1708, New York, New York 10005, and 55 Broad Street, 28th Floor, New York, New York 10004.

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Buckman, Buckman & Reid Broker Richard Panno Under Investigation For Failure to Supervise FINRA Complaint

Our firm is investigating Buckman, Buckman & Reid broker Richard Anthony Panno (CRD# 724727), who is currently registered through the firm’s North Palm Beach, Florida branch office, for potential investment-related misconduct.

Stockbroker Richard Anthony Panno’s Career History

FINRA BrokerCheck shows that Richard Anthony Panno is currently associated with Buckman, Buckman & Reid, Inc., where he has been registered since April 28, 2010. His prior registrations include VFinance Investments, Inc. (07/2007–01/2010), Brookstreet Securities Corporation (01/2006–07/2007), Avalon Research Group, Inc. (08/2005–09/2005 and 04/2000–01/2003), Sterling Financial Investment Group / Sterling Financial Investment Group, Inc. (06/1999–03/2000 and 01/2003–08/2005), Financial Independence Systems, Inc. (04/1999–06/1999), North American Institutional Brokers (12/1997–05/1998), AIBC Investment Services Corporation (08/1997–11/1997), Nichols, Safina, Lerner & Co. Inc. (03/1996–03/1997), Deltec Asset Management Corporation (11/1990–01/1996), and Blinder, Robinson & Co., Inc. (02/1981–09/1981).

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Bankers Life Securities, Inc. Financial Advisor Myles Easter Under Investigation For Alleged Annuity Misrepresentation in FINRA Complaints

Our firm is investigating Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life Advisory Services financial advisor and broker Myles William Easter (CRD# 6024704) of West Des Moines, Iowa for potential investment-related misconduct.

Financial Advisor’s Career History

According to the uploaded FINRA BrokerCheck report, Easter was previously registered with New England Securities in West Des Moines, Iowa from September 2012 through October 2012. He later worked at Bankers Life as a Unit Field Trainer beginning in October 2012, became registered with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. on June 14, 2018, and became registered with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. on January 9, 2024. His current reported office location is 160 South 68th Street, Suite 1205, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266.

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Spartan Capital Securities, LLC Broker Travis Lippmann Under Investigation For FINRA Complaints Alleging Unsuitable Trading, Misrepresentation, Excessive Trading, and Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Our firm is investigating Spartan Capital Securities, LLC stockbroker Travis Justin Lippmann (CRD# 5908823) of New York, New York for potential investment-related misconduct.

Stockbroker’s Career History

BrokerCheck reflects that Travis Justin Lippmann is currently registered with Spartan Capital Securities, LLC in New York, New York, where he has been registered since October 4, 2021. His prior registrations include Joseph Stone Capital, L.L.C. (April 2019 to November 2021), Primary Capital, LLC (September 2021 to October 2021), Newbridge Securities Corporation (March 2017 to April 2019), Maxim Group LLC (September 2016 to April 2017), Dawson James Securities, Inc. (July 2014 to September 2016), Coastal Equities, Inc. (April 2014 to August 2014), John Carris Investments LLC (September 2013 to May 2014), Global Arena Capital Corp (May 2012 to September 2013), and National Securities Corporation (May 2011 to May 2012).

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Alexander Capital Broker Jon Cirelli Under Investigation For Unsuitable Private Placement Recommendations and Due Diligence Failures in FINRA Complaints

Our firm is investigating Alexander Capital, L.P. broker and Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC investment adviser representative Jon Paul Cirelli (CRD# 4729737) of West Palm Beach, Florida for potential investment-related misconduct.

Financial Advisor’s Career History

Jon Paul Cirelli’s BrokerCheck report reflects that he is currently registered with Alexander Capital, L.P. as a broker since July 7, 2025, and with Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC as an investment adviser representative since July 25, 2025, both tied to a West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, Florida office. His prior registrations include Great Point Capital LLC (April 2023 to July 2025), Great Point Advisors, LLC (April 2025 to July 2025), Coastal Equities, Inc. (April 2022 to April 2023), Coastal Investment Advisors (August 2022 to April 2023), Concorde Investment Services, LLC (June 2015 to April 2022), Concorde Asset Management, LLC (January 2019 to April 2022), J.P. Turner & Company, L.L.C. (March 2010 to June 2015), and GunnAllen Financial, Inc. (November 2003 to March 2010).

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Dominari Securities Broker Kyle Wool Under Investigation For Unauthorized Trading and Other FINRA Complaints

Our firm is investigating Dominari Securities LLC stockbroker Kyle Michael Wool (CRD# 4238101) of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida for potential investment-related misconduct.

Stockbroker’s Career History

Kyle Michael Wool began his securities career in July 2000 with Global Capital Markets, LLC. He later worked for Global Capital Securities Corporation, Sands Brothers & Co., Ltd., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Morgan Stanley, and Revere Securities LLC before joining Dominari Securities LLC in April 2023. BrokerCheck also reflects prior investment-adviser registrations at Oppenheimer and Morgan Stanley, along with recent employment affiliations including Dominari Financial Inc.

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LPL Financial Advisor Garth Lurvey Under Investigation For Unsuitable Structured Product Recommendations and Misrepresentations in FINRA Complaint

Our firm is investigating former Private Client Services, LLC broker and investment adviser representative Garth James Lurvey (CRD# 4729301), most recently associated with Private Client Services, LLC in Winter Park, Florida, for potential investment-related misconduct.

Financial Advisor’s Career History

According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Garth James Lurvey is not currently registered as a broker. His prior brokerage registrations began in December 2003 with Pruco Securities, LLC, followed by Waddell & Reed, Inc. from March 2004 to May 2005, UBS Financial Services Inc. from May 2005 to February 2006, SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. from February 2006 to December 2016, LPL Financial LLC from December 2016 to March 2022, and Private Client Services, LLC from March 2022 to December 2024. BrokerCheck also reflects recent investment-advisory employment with Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC beginning in March 2022.

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KCD Financial Advisor Brett Frum Under Investigation For FINRA Complaint Alleging Risky Private Placement Recommendations

Our firm is investigating KCD Financial, Inc. financial advisor and stockbroker Brett Michael Frum (CRD# 2175253) of Tarpon Springs, Florida for potential investment-related misconduct.

Financial Advisor’s Career History

Brett Michael Frum began his securities industry career in September 1991 with Hibbard Brown & Co., Inc. and later worked for PaineWebber Incorporated, Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown Inc., Seligman Advisors, Inc., Thornburg Securities Corporation, Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, Prudential Investments LLC, MBSC Securities Corporation, BIC Distributors, LLC, Provasi Capital Partners LP, Patrick Capital Markets, LLC, and AEI Securities, Inc. BrokerCheck reflects that he is currently registered with KCD Financial, Inc. as a broker since November 3, 2021 and as an investment adviser representative since August 17, 2022, with current office ties to Tarpon Springs, Florida and Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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