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DID J. SCOTT WHITMORE CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES?

Scott Whitmore Of Morgan Stanley Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct

About Scott Whitmore Of Morgan Stanley?

Scott Whitmore

Scott Whitmore (CRD #2371641) has had a long career in the financial services industry. He was most recently registered with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, Virginia, from June 2009 to January 2024. Prior to that, he was associated with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Morgan Stanley DW Inc., International Assets Advisory Corporation, and Chubb Securities Corporation. Over his career, Whitmore has passed three general industry/product exams and two multi-state securities law exams. He was not currently registered with any firm at the time of the report but has previously held significant positions, including financial advisor roles.

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Scott Whitmore Customer Complaints and Reviews

J. Scott Whitmore has two reported customer disputes:

  • Customer Dispute (April 2020): A client alleged that Whitmore disregarded their conservative risk parameters and failed to sell stocks as requested in a managed account. The alleged damage was unspecified. This complaint was denied by the firm on April 15, 2020, and the customer subsequently withdrew the complaint.
  • Customer Dispute (January 2004): The client alleged failure to follow instructions regarding equity investments, with alleged damages of $5,533.95. This complaint was withdrawn on June 29, 2004, with no settlement amount involved.

Allegations Against Scott Whitmore

The specific allegations made against J. Scott Whitmore include:

  • Disregarding Client’s Risk Parameters: In the April 2020 dispute, the client claimed Whitmore did not adhere to their conservative risk parameters and failed to act on requests to sell certain stocks.
  • Failure to Follow Instructions: In the January 2004 dispute, the client alleged that Whitmore did not follow instructions related to equity transactions, leading to financial discrepancies.

Scott Whitmore Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor

Of course, Scott Whitmore 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 Scott Whitmore at Morgan Stanley on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Scott Whitmore has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Morgan Stanley 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?

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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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