Brian Turner Involved in Dispute Alleging Unsuitable Investment Recommendation

Brian Turner (CRD #: 5453135), a broker and investment advisor registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, is facing a pending dispute, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on March 1, 2022.

According to the allegations filed on November 22, 2021, Brian Turner recommended unsuitable stocks in December 2020. 

Unsuitable Investment Recommendations Violate FINRA Rule 2111

FINRA Rule 2111 defines suitable investments as securities that fit an investor’s profile. An investor’s profile includes information about their risk tolerance, financial goals, and age. Investors who rely on their brokers for recommendations may be able to recover their losses through FINRA arbitration.

• Investments can be unsuitable because they are high risk and likely to lose money.
• Securities may also be unsuitable because they are illiquid, meaning they are intended to be held for an extended time, and investors may have to pay high fees to cash out.
• Securities can be quantitatively unsuitable, which means that brokers executed an excessive number of trades.
• These requirements apply to the overall investment strategy as well as the investments themselves. For instance, an investment strategy might be unsuitable if the securities are over-concentrated in a particular stock or sector.

Background Information

Brian Turner has passed the following exams:

• Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
• Series 31 – Futures Managed Funds Examination
• Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination

Brian Turner is a registered broker in 22 states. He is also a registered investment advisor in Texas, Maryland and the District of Columbia

Besides Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Brian Turner has also worked with UBS Financial Services (CRD#:8174).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you have worked with Brian Turner and have concerns about your investments, don’t hesitate to contact us today at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation.

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