September 7, 2025

Ali Chehab (Merrill Lynch) Facing FINRA Complaint Following Unauthorized Trading Investigation

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FINRA Department of Enforcement brought a Complaint against securities broker Ali F. Chehab [CRD: 7625979, Portland, Oregon], based on public information found on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Chehab worked for Merrill Lynch from July 24, 2023, to August 9, 2024. Keep reading to find out more about Chehab’s regulatory disclosures and investor complaints.

FINRA Charged Chehab With Failure To Comply With Investigation

Evidently, on August 5, 2025, FINRA initiated Complaint: 2024082633902 against Ali Chehab. FINRA alleged that Chehab failed to provide requested documents and information during an investigation into whether he had engaged in selling away, unauthorized trading, and misrepresentations to investors. FINRA contends that by refusing to comply with its requests, Chehab obstructed its ability to assess the full scope of his conduct. For this reason, FINRA intends to sanction Chehab for alleged violations of FINRA Rules 2010 and 8210.

Merrill Lynch Investor Accused Ali Chehab Of Unauthorized Trading

Particularly, a client filed a complaint about Ali Chehab. Allegedly, Chehab improperly traded in the client’s account between May 2024 and August 2024. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages in over-the-counter equities. Consequently, on February 19, 2025, Merrill Lynch settled this matter by paying the client $42,783.93 in damages.

Client Accused Chehab Of Unauthorized Trading In Equities

Also, a client filed a complaint about Ali Chehab. Mainly, the client alleged that Chehab used their logon information to execute trades in a self-directed account in 2024, resulting in damages connected to over-the-counter equities. As a result, on February 19, 2025, Merrill Lynch settled this matter by paying the client $319,415.23 in damages.

Ali Chehab Disclosed Selling Away And Misrepresentation Allegations By Merrill Lynch Client

Additionally, a client of Merrill Lynch took aim at Ali Chehab’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated June 6, 2024. Allegedly, Chehab engaged in private securities transactions and misrepresented information from 2023 to 2024. It appears that Chehab allegedly caused the client to sustain damages linked to cryptocurrency investments. However, this matter closed without a resolution.

Merrill Lynch Terminated Chehab For Selling Away

Evidently, on July 11, 2024, Merrill Lynch disaffiliated with Chehab. Evidently, Merrill Lynch alleged that Chehab used his own email for firm business, engaged in selling away, and made a wrongful recommendation to a client.

Seeking More Information About Securities Broker Ali Chehab?

Are you concerned regarding investments you made with Ali Chehab? You should reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 to speak with a securities attorney about a possible recovery. For years, Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors located throughout the US. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Chehab and brokerage firms Chehab worked for deny allegations referenced within these public disclosures.

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