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DID PATRICK GERARD RILEY CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES?

Patrick Riley Of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct

About Patrick Riley of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated?

Patrick Riley

Patrick Riley (CRD #4918740) is currently affiliated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Bellevue, WA, since December 2015. Throughout his career, Riley has had previous registrations at multiple firms, including Edward Jones and several shifts within Merrill Lynch itself. This frequent movement between firms might suggest difficulties in establishing a stable client base or issues with firm policies. His registration encompasses 53 U.S. states and territories, and he has passed two principal/supervisory exams along with three general industry/product exams. Despite these qualifications, his career is marred by a pending customer dispute.

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Patrick Riley Customer Complaint and Reviews

Customer Dispute (Pending as of November 2023): Patrick Riley faces a pending dispute where a client alleges misrepresentation linked to a Merrill Lynch Preferred Deposit Account during February 2022 to February 2023. The client is claiming damages amounting to $8,420.

Allegations Against Patrick Riley

  • Misrepresentation: The core accusation in the pending dispute involves allegations of misrepresentation related to account features or expectations. This points to possible discrepancies in what was communicated to the client versus the actual terms or performance of the financial product offered.

Patrick Riley Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor

Of course, Patrick Riley 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 Patrick Riley at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Patrick Riley 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 Incorporated 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.

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Robert Wayne Pearce

Robert Wayne Pearce of The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. has been a trial attorney for more than 40 years and has helped recover over $170 million dollars for his clients. During that time, he developed a well-respected and highly accomplished legal career representing investors and brokers in disputes with one another and the government and industry regulators. To speak with Attorney Pearce, call (800) 732-2889 or Contact Us online for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION with Attorney Pearce about your case.

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