Investor Seeks $6 Million in Damages in Dispute with Clinton Curtright

Clinton Curtright (CRD #: 5921560), a broker registered with Morgan Stanley, allegedly violated Regulation Best Interest, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on December 29, 2022. Keep reading if you have questions about his alleged conduct as a broker.

Investor Dispute

On October 25, 2022, an investor alleged Clinton Curtright made misrepresentations and violated Regulation Best Interest with regard to an equity investment between December 2021 and October 2022. The client seeks $6 million in damages in this pending dispute.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 forbids the use of manipulation, deception, and otherwise unethical methods to influence the purchase and sale of securities. Misrepresenting an investment’s potential returns, risks, limitations, or other relevant information violates this rule.

Regulation Best Interest

Regulation Best Interest (Reg-BI) is a regulation that requires brokerage firms to put their clients’ best interests first. For example, firms must conduct reasonable due diligence when researching investments to ensure their recommendations are suitable for the investor.

Background Information

Clinton Curtright has passed the following exams:

• Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
• Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
• Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination

Clinton Curtright is a registered broker in 50 states and the District of Columbia. He is also a registered investment adviser in California and Texas.

He has also worked for Callan Capital (CRD#:142527).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Clinton Curtright and you have concerns about your investments, please contact us today at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation.

For over 20 years, Kurta Law has advocated on behalf of investors who want to recover their investment losses from brokers and brokerage firms. Kurta Law is a nationally recognized law firm and exclusively represents investors against brokers and brokerage firms on a contingency basis. This means that the firm only earns a fee if our securities attorneys recover money on your behalf.