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Michael Hirthler Involved in an Options Trading Dispute

Michael Hirthler (CRD #: 1370229), a broker registered with LPL Financial, is the subject of an investor dispute. This disclosure appears on his BrokerCheck record, accessed on October 1, 2024. Keep reading if you have concerns regarding his alleged conduct. 

Investor Dispute

On July 18, 2024, an investor alleged that Michael Hirthler failed to follow instructions regarding options trades and poor performance with respect to the customer’s managed portfolio. The investor is seeking $3,000,000. 

What is an Options Strategy? 

A “call” option gives an investor the right to buy a stock for a certain price once the price of the stock goes above the strike price by a specified deadline. A “put” option gives the buyer the right to sell shares once the stock drops to the strike price by the specified deadline.  Depending on what type of options contract the investor buys, the investor is placing a bet that the price of a stock will either increase or decrease. Options trading strategies are often unsuitable because they are speculative and therefore likely to lose money.

Background Information 

Michael Hirthler has passed the following exams: 

  • Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination 
  • SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination 
  • Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination
  • Series 24 General Securities Representative Examination 

He is a registered broker in 32 states and is a registered investment adviser in Pennsylvania and Texas.

Kurta Law Can Help 

If you worked with Michael Hirthler and you have concerns about your investments, do not hesitate to contact us at 877-600-0098 or email info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation. 

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