Gregory Macko Involved in Dispute Alleging Forgery

Gregory Macko (CRD #: 2367315), a broker registered with Buell Securities, was subject to an investor dispute, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on January 11, 2025. Investors may have also engaged his services through Buell Investment Advisors. If you have questions about his alleged conduct as a broker, keep reading.

Investor Dispute

On November 12, 2018, an investor alleged that Gregory Macko potentially forged an annuity withdrawal request form on December 8, 2017. This dispute was denied by the firm.

However, investors should know that firms can deny disputes without an external review. You may be able to recover your damages following a denial by seeking out FINRA arbitration.

FINRA Rule 2010

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.

Resignation from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith

On July 9, 2018, Gregory Macko resigned from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith following allegations that he purposefully submitted an inaccurate business expense report for reimbursement and sent client information to his personal email address.

Background Information

Gregory Macko has passed the following exams:

• General Securities Sales Supervisor – General Module Examination – Series 10
• General Securities Sales Supervisor – Options Module Examination – Series 9
• Securities Industry Essentials Examination – SIE
• National Commodity Futures Examination – Series 3
• Futures Managed Funds Examination – Series 31
• General Securities Representative Examination – Series 7
• Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination – Series 65
• Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination – Series 63

Gregory Macko is a registered broker in 19 states and a registered investment adviser in Connecticut.

He has also worked for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (CRD#:7691).

Kurta Law Can Help

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

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