Jan 20, 2022

Paul Akre of Merrill Lynch

DID PAUL ANTHONY AKRE CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Paul Akre Formerly with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Has 2 Customer Complaints for Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Paul Akre formerly with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith? Paul Akre (CRD #1068145) who was formerly registered with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith and located in Waukesha, Wisconsin is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Paul Akre was also the subject of a FINRA investigation concerning allegations that he loaned money to clients and was involved in an undisclosed, unapproved outside business activity.  The investigation concluded with Paul Akre consenting to a four-month suspension and a $15,000 fine.  Paul Akre Customer Complaint Paul Akre 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 Paul Akre’s customers’ complaints was denied and the customers did not take any further action. The customer complaint filed against Paul Akre’s former employer Wells Fargo Advisors for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct is pending as of the date of this report. Allegations Against Paul Akre A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Claimants allege Paul Akre sold them private securities that were unsuitable investments. Customer questions the appropriateness of the stock recommendations by Paul Akre at Merrill Lynch. Paul Akre Red Flags & Your Rights as an Investor Of course, Paul Akre 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 that should put all current and former customers of Paul Akre at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Paul Akre has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. A 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 Paul Akre If you have questions about Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith, and/or Paul Akre 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

Jacob Mohr of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

DID JACOB WAYNE MOHR CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Jacob Mohr of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Has One Customer Complaint For Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Jacob Mohr of Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc.? Jacob Mohr (CRD #3102736) who is currently registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and located in Henderson, Nevada is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Jacob Mohr Customer Complaint Jacob Mohr 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 the customer alleges unsuitable investment recommendations, churning, misrepresentations and failure to follow instructions. The customer complaint filed against Jacob Mohr’s current employer Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for investment losses caused by the alleged misconduct was denied and the customers did not take any further action. Jacob Mohr Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Jacob Mohr 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 Jacob Mohr at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Jacob Mohr 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 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 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Due To Jacob Mohr If you have questions about Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and/or Jacob Mohr 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

Heather Weber of Merrill Lynch

DID HEATHER PETERSON WEBER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Heather Weber of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Has 10 Customer Complaints for Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Heather Weber of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith? Heather Weber (CRD #2911524) who is currently registered with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and located in Clearwater, Florida is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Heather Weber Customer Complaints Heather Weber has been the subject of 10 customer complaints that we know about. Seven of Heather Weber’s 10 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Three of Heather Weber’s customers’ complaints were denied and the customers did not take any further action. Allegations Against Heather Weber A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: The client alleged misrepresentation with regard to the purchase of an annuity made by Heather Weber. The client alleged misrepresentation with regard to the purchase of equity made by Heather Weber. The customer alleges misrepresentation by Heather Weber. The customer alleges unsuitable investment recommendations and misrepresentation and omission of material facts committed by Heather Weber. The customer alleges unsuitable investment recommendations and misrepresentation.  The The customers in 5 separate arbitrations all allege unsuitable investment recommendations and misrepresentation by Heather Weber. The customers allege unsuitable investment recommendations and misrepresentation and omission of material facts made by Heather Weber. Heather Weber Red Flags & Your Rights as An Investor Of course, Heather Weber 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 that should put all current and former customers of Heather Weber at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Heather Weber has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. A large number of customer complaints at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith 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 Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Due to Heather Weber If you have questions about Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, and/or Heather Weber 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

Christopher Swan of BB&T Securities, LLC

DID CHRISTOPHER ALLAN SWAN CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Christopher Allan Swan formerly with BB&T Securities, LLC Has 2 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct In the Past 2 Years Who is Christopher A. Swan formerly with BB&T Securities, LLC? Christopher Swan (CRD #5810132) who was formerly registered with BB&T Securities, LLC and located in Irving, Texas is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to BB&T Securities, LLC, Christopher Swan was associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Scottrade, Inc. and 3 other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. BB&T Securities, LLC Broker Misconduct In his career, Christopher Swan 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. One of Christopher Swan’s customer complaints was settled in favor of investors. There is one pending customer complaint filed against Christopher Swan’s former employer BB&T Securities, LLC for investment losses caused by his alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Christopher Swan   A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: Customer alleges failure to follow instructions relating to investments in common and preferred stocks. Client alleges that she was not aware she was opening investment accounts. Christopher Swan Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor Of course, Christopher Swan 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 Christopher Swan at BB&T Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Scottrade, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Christopher Swan has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at BB&T Securities, LLC, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated about Christopher Swan also raises questions about their 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 BB&T Securities, LLC And Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated If you have questions about BB&T Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Scottrade, Inc. and/or Christopher Swan 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

Amit Patel of J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC

DID AMIT JANAK PATEL CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Amit Janak Patel with J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC Has 2 Customer Complaints for Alleged Broker Misconduct in the Past Year Who is Amit J. Patel with J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC? Amit Patel (CRD #6824526) who is currently registered with J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC and located in Irvine, California is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.   Prior to J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, Amit Patel was associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, another investment advisory and brokerage firm with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC Broker Misconduct In his career, Amit Patel has been the subject of 2 customer complaints that we know about, both of those complaints were made in the last year to recover investment losses. Amit Patel’s current employer J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC recently denied both complaints and the customers have not yet filed their arbitration claims. Allegations Against Amit Patel   A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: The client alleged improper recommendations regarding the opening and investment in a managed wrap fee account. The client alleged improper recommendations and advice regarding exchange-traded fund investments. Amit Patel Red Flags & Your Rights as An Investor Of course, Amit Patel 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 that should put all current and former customers of Amit Patelat J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Amit Patel has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. A large number of customer complaints at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in a short period of time about Amit Patel also raises questions about its 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 J.P. Morgan Securities LLC   If you have questions about J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and/or Amit Patel 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

Jacquin Fink of Merrill Lynch

DID JACQUIN P. FINK CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Jacquin P. Fink formerly with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Has 11 Customer Complaints for Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Jacquin P. Fink formerly with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated? Jacquin Fink (CRD #207807) who was formerly registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and located in New York, New York is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practices abuse investigations. Jacquin Fink is no longer employed at the firm; it is unclear whether the most recent complaint precipitated the termination of employment. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker Misconduct In his career, Jacquin Fink has been the subject of 11 customer complaints that we know about, 1 of those complaints were filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Ten of Jacquin Fink’s 11 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. There are currently 1 pending customer complaints filed against Jacquin Fink’s former employer Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for investment losses caused by his alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Jacquin Fink   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 unsuitable investment recommendations involving common and preferred stocks and foreign debt which Merrill Lynch recently settled for $800,000. The claimant alleged unsuitable investments involving municipal bonds which Merrill Lynch recently settled for $263,000. Six other claimants and separate arbitration proceedings alleged unsuitable investment recommendations involving stock transactions which are settled for various amounts. The customer alleged aggressive trading and misrepresentations in connection with the investments in her account. Another customer alleged excessive trading, unsuitable investment recommendations and unauthorized trading of common stocks. The claimant alleged churning. Jacquin Fink Red Flags & Your Rights as An Investor Of course, Jacquin Fink 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 that should put all current and former customers of Jacquin Finkat Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Jacquin Finkhas engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. A large number of customer complaints at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated 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 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated If you have questions about Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and/or Jacquin Fink 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

Kevin Schaefer of Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC

DID KEVIN JOSEPH SCHAEFER CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES? Kevin Joseph Schaefer with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC And Formally with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Has 6 Customer Complaints for Alleged Broker Misconduct Who is Kevin J. Schaefer Of Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC? Kevin Schaefer (CRD #1286030) who is currently registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and located in San Francisco, California is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.   Prior to Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Kevin Schaefer was associated with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and 12 other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems. Merrill, Lynch, Fenner, & Smith Incorporated Broker Misconduct In his career, Kevin Schaefer has been the subject of 6 customer complaints that we know about, 2 of those complaints were filed in the last year to recover investment losses. Two of Kevin Schaefer’s 6 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. There are currently 2 pending customer complaints filed against Kevin Schaefer’s current employer Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC for investment losses caused by his alleged misconduct. Allegations Against Kevin Schaefer A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and pending complaints for investment losses are as follows: The client alleged misconduct in connection with the auction rate security investments. Claimants allege fraudulent and negligent misrepresentations and omissions, breach of fiduciary duty connection with the trading of the common stock known as Syntech. The customer alleged misrepresentation and unsuitable investment recommendations relating to certain municipal bonds. The claimant alleged unsuitable investment recommendations of alternative investments. The claimant alleged unsuitable investment recommendations of private placements, fixed income securities, and structured products. The claimant alleged misrepresentations connection with the investments in private placements and structured products. Kevin Schaefer Red Flags & Your Rights as An Investor Of course, Kevin Schaefer 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 Kevin Schaefer at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Kevin Schaefer as engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. A large number of customer complaints recently at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated about Kevin Schaefer 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 Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC And Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith If you have questions about Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and/or Kevin Schaefer 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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