Robyn Hutchinson Allegedly Misrepresented Tax Implications to Client

Robyn Hutchinson (CRD #: 3161618), a broker registered with Equitable Advisors, was recently involved in an investor dispute, according to her BrokerCheck record, accessed on September 25, 2022. If you have questions about her conduct as a broker, keep reading.

Investor Dispute

On August 8, 2022, an investor alleged that Robyn Hutchinson made misrepresentations relating to the tax implications of an investment portfolio. This dispute was denied by the firm.

Investors should know, however, that firms don’t need to allow an external review before denying a dispute. Investors may be able to recover their losses by pursuing FINRA arbitration after a denial.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 forbids the use of deceptive, manipulative, and otherwise fraudulent means of influencing investors’ decisions. This includes the misrepresentation of an investment’s tax implications, limitations, requirements, or risks.

FINRA Rule 2010

FINRA Rule 2010 requires brokers to uphold high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Violations of FINRA Rule 2020 are automatic violations of FINRA Rule 2010. 

Background Information

Robyn Hutchinson 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 7 – General Securities Representative Examination
• Series 6 – Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Robyn Hutchinson is a registered broker in 15 states and a registered investment adviser in 12 states.

She has also worked for The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States (CRD#:4039).

Kurta Law Can Help

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

For over 20 years, Kurta Law has advocated on behalf of investors who want to recover their investment losses from brokers and brokerage firms. Kurta Law is a nationally recognized law firm and exclusively represents investors against brokers and brokerage firms on a contingency basis. This means that the firm only earns a fee if our securities attorneys recover money on your behalf.