Dec 16, 2024

Todd Thomas of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC FIRED

DID TODD MICHAEL THOMAS CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Todd Thomas Formerly With Ameritas Investment Company, LLC was recently fired, following unauthorized system access of investor accounts without following firm policies. Todd Thomas Employment History and Termination Todd Michael Thomas has over 29 years of experience in the securities industry. He has worked for multiple firms, including Ameritas Investment Company, LLC (2013–2024), B & T Securities, Inc. (2002–2013), and TradeStation Securities, Inc. (1997–2002). His roles spanned portfolio management and advisory positions. His experience includes operating as a registered representative and investment advisor, with the last decade spent in Florida and Texas. Over his career, Thomas has passed eight industry exams, including the General Securities Principal Examination (Series 24), the General Securities Representative Examination (Series 7), and the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination (Series 65). Thomas was most recently terminated from Ameritas Investment Company due to alleged unauthorized access to investor accounts and violations of firm policies, logging into investor accounts using their credentials and conducting trading activity. While no product-specific misconduct was reported, this incident emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance. Disclosure Todd Thomas Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint was filed, the termination of Todd Thomas is a red flag which should put all current and former customers of Todd Thomas at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Todd Thomas engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC 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. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Ameritas Investment Company, LLC Due To Todd Thomas If you have questions about Ameritas Investment Company, LLC and/or Todd Thomas 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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Oct 10, 2024

John Pittman of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC Reviews

DID John Pittman CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? John Pittman Customer Complaints and Reviews John D. Pittman has been involved in one customer dispute: Allegations Against John Pittman The allegations against John D. Pittman in the pending dispute include: John Pittman Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, John Pittman 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 Pittman at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether John Pittman has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC 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. 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. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Ameritas Investment Company, LLC Due To John Pittman If you have questions about Ameritas Investment Company, LLC and/or John Pittman 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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Jan 22, 2024

John Franzino of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC

DID JOHN P FRANZINO CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? John Franzino Of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC And Formerly With MML Investors Services, LLC Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct John Franzino Customer Complaint John Franzino has been the subject of at least one customer complaint that we know about seeking to recover investment losses. The allegations made in the FINRA reported customer complaint for investment losses were for forgery related to 14 traditional life insurance policies. Customer complaint that he did not sign, consent to, or participate in the application process naming him insured and using his company bank account to pay a portion of the premiums. The customer complaint recently filed with NYLIFE Securities is still pending and awaiting its determination. John Franzino Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, John Franzino 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 Franzino at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC and MML Investors Services, LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether John Franzino has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC and MML Investors Services, LLC 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. Need Legal Help? Let’s talk. or, give us a ring at 561-338-0037. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Ameritas Investment Company, LLC Due To John Franzino If you have questions about Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, MML Investors Services, LLC and/or John Franzino 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

Randal Studer of Ameritas Investment

DID RANDAL WILLIAM STUDER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Randal Studer Of Ameritas Investment Has A Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Randal Studer of Ameritas Investment? Randal Studer (CRD #1446083) who is currently registered with Ameritas Investment and located in Naples, Florida is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Randal Studer Customer Complaint Randal Studer 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 distributions from investment had continually decreased and life cycle of the fund extended. Complainant asked for refund of initial investment. Randal Studer’s customer complaint was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. Randal Studer Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Randal Studer 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 Randal Studer at Ameritas Investment on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Randal Studer has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameritas Investment 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 Ameritas Investment Due To Randal Studer If you have questions about Ameritas Investment and/or Randal Studer 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

James Davidson of Ameritas Investment

DID JAMES DAVIDSON CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? James Davidson of Ameritas Investment Company, Inc. Has One Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is James Davidson of Ameritas Investment Company, Inc.? James Davidson (CRD #2460631) who is currently registered with Ameritas Investment Company, Inc. and located in Cypress, Texas is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. James Davidson Customer Complaint James Davidson 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 breach of fiduciary duty and failure to supervise. James Davidson’s customer complaint was settled in favor of the investors. James Davidson Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, James Davidson 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 James Davidson at Ameritas Investment Company, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether James Davidson has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameritas Investment Company, 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. File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Ameritas Investment Company, Inc. Due To James Davidson If you have questions about Ameritas Investment Company, Inc. and/or James Davidson 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 Holt of Ameritas Investment

DID JOHN HOLT CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? John Holt Of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC Has One Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is John Holt of Ameritas Investment Company, LLC? John Holt (CRD #249223) who is currently registered with Ameritas Investment Company, LLC and located in Dalton, Georgia is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. John Holt Customer Complaint John Holt 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 made in a civil action in which plaintiff alleges John Holt and Prudential deprived her of interest in the variable annuity by allowing defendant to continue to take withdrawals until the variable annuity was exhausted. The customer complaint filed against John Holt’s current employer Ameritas Investment Company, LLC for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. John Holt Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, John Holt 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 Holt at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether John Holt has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC 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 Ameritas Investment Company, LLC Due To John Holt If you have questions about Ameritas Investment Company, LLC and/or John Holt 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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Jan 20, 2022

James Anderson of Ameritas Investment Corp.

DID JAMES F. ANDERSON CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? James F. Anderson formerly with Ameritas Investment Corp. Has 2 Customer Complaints for Alleged Broker Misconduct in the Past 2 Years Who is James F. Anderson formerly with Ameritas Investment Corp.? James Anderson (CRD #4803514) who was formerly registered with Ameritas Investment Corp. and located in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. He was terminated by Ameritas Investment Corp. In February 2019 upon the conclusion of an internal investigation which indicated that he had engaged in sales of indexed annuities and promissory notes “away from the firm” meaning had not requested authority and the firm did not approve those sales. Apparently, that was not the first James Anderson engage in what is commonly known as “selling away” in the industry. His regulatory record indicates that in 2013, Ameritas Investment Corp. compliance Department conducted an examination and discovered he sold indexed annuities that were not listed on the firm’s approved list 6 years prior to his termination. Following James Anderson’s termination from Ameritas Investment Corp., FINRA initiated an investigation and requested documents and information from him. Apparently, he refused to cooperate with the investigation which is in violation of FINRA Rule 8210. Rather than cooperate, James Anderson chose to enter into an agreement whereby is now permanently barred from association with any FINRA member firm in any capacity forever. Ameritas Investment Corp. Broker Misconduct In his career, James Anderson has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about, both of those complaints were filed in the last 2 years to recover investment losses. Both of James Anderson’s customer complaints were settled in favor of investors, one of those complaints was settled for $1.6 million. Allegations Against James Anderson A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: The customer alleged that James Anderson offered and sold him security that was not registered. Further, the financial advisor made negligent misrepresentations in connection with the offer and sale of that security.  This dispute was settled for $1.6 million. A second customer made similar allegations about “selling away” promissory notes. James Anderson Red Flags & Your Rights as An Investor Of course, James Anderson 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 James Anderson at Ameritas Investment Corp. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether James Anderson has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Ameritas Investment Corp. also raises questions about 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 Ameritas Investment Corp. If you have questions about Ameritas Investment Corp. and/or James Anderson 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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