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Investor Alleges John Abrams Misrepresented Investment

John Abrams (CRD #: 2795856), a broker registered with Equitable Advisors, allegedly misrepresented an investment, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on July 13, 2023. Keep reading to learn more about his alleged conduct as a broker.

Investor Dispute

On June 26, 2023, an investor filed a dispute alleging that John Abrams misrepresented an investment. This dispute is currently pending.

Investors should know that there are four other investor disputes on his record. 

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 forbids the use of deception, manipulation, and other fraudulent methods to influence the purchase and sale of securities. This includes the misrepresentation or omission of information related to investments, such as their fees, limitations, or potential returns.

Background Information

John Abrams has passed the following exams:

  • Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
  • Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
  • SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
  • Series 31 – Futures Managed Funds Examination
  • Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination

John Abrams is a registered broker in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, and New York. He is also a registered investment adviser in Alabama, Florida, and New Jersey.

He has also worked for the following firms:

  • SagePoint Financial (CRD#:133763)
  • MSI Financial Services (CRD#:14251)
  • Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (CRD#:4095)
  • Morgan Keegan & Company (CRD#:4161)
  • Janney Montgomery Scott (CRD#:463)
  • Citigroup Global Markets (CRD#:7059)
  • Dean Witter Reynolds (CRD#:7556)
  • Meyers Pollock Robbins (CRD#:13436)

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with John Abrams 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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