Gregory Miller Allegedly Made Unsuitable Investment Recommendation
Gregory Miller (CRD #: 5390510), a broker registered with J.P. Morgan Securities, gave an unsuitable investment recommendation, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on December 26, 2022. Keep reading to learn more about his alleged conduct as a broker.
Investor Dispute
On November 4, 2022, an investor alleged Gregory Miller recommended an unsuitable investment on November 8, 2019. The client seeks $153,265 in damages in this pending dispute.
FINRA Rule 2111
FINRA Rule 2111 defines suitable investments as securities that fit an investor’s profile. Brokers must take into account an investor’s tax status, age, risk tolerance, and other information described in their profile.
- Investments can be unsuitable because they are high-risk and more likely to cause losses for the client.
- Investments may also be unsuitable because they are illiquid. Certain securities are meant to be held for an extended time and can penalize investors with high fees if they try to cash out too soon.
- Trading activity can be quantitatively unsuitable, which means that the broker executed an excessive number of trades.
- Overall investment strategies can also be unsuitable—overconcentration in a singular stock or sector is a common example.
Investors who rely on their brokers for recommendations may be able to recover their losses through FINRA arbitration.
Background Information
Gregory Miller has passed the following exams:
- Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination
Gregory Miller is a registered broker in 21 states and a registered investment adviser in Texas and Utah.
He has also worked for Chase Investment Services (CRD#:25574) and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (CRD#:7691)
Kurta Law Can Help
If you worked with Gregory Miller 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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