Eric Ruthman is the Subject of a Structured Product Dispute
Eric Ruthman (CRD #: 6281076), a broker registered with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, is the subject of an investor dispute. This is according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on March 18, 2024. Details concerning this dispute are provided below.
Investor Dispute
On January 24, 2024, an investor recommended an unsuitable structured product.
Structured products
Structured products are complex investments that combine a bond and a derivative. Investors’ returns are dependent on the performance of the derivative component—examples of which include forwards, options, and swaps.
The complicated nature of structured products makes them difficult for investors to evaluate.
FINRA Rule 2111 – Unsuitable Investments
FINRA Rule 2111 defines suitable investments as securities that fit an investor’s profile. Investor profiles have information on the investor’s age, risk tolerance, tax status, investing experience, and financial goals. Investments that do not take these factors into account may be unsuitable.
Background Information
Eric Ruthman has passed the following exams:
- Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Series 99TO Operations Professional Examination
- SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination
He is a registered broker in 10 states and D.C. He is a registered investment adviser in Georgia and Texas.
In his 10 years of experience, Eric Ruthman has registered with four firms:
- Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments (CRD #: 35747)
- Phase Line Capital (CRD #: 315116)
- LPL Financial (CRD #: 6413)
- Edward Jones (CRD #: 250)
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