The investor disputes continue to add up for securities broker Angel Edgardo Aquino-Velez (CRD#: 2687333, Miami, Florida). Namely, FINRA BrokerCheck shows that the securities broker, who worked for Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2017, seemingly caused losses to 26 or more investors from unsuitable and misrepresented transactions mainly involving Puerto Rico securities. Here’s more:
Most recently, FINRA BrokerCheck confirms that a resolution was reached in FINRA Arbitration #: 17-02574 – a lawsuit that contained allegations of suitability. Supposedly, from 2013 to 2017, Angel Aquino unreasonably invested the client’s assets in Puerto Rico securities. Apparently, the securities broker’s transactions were too risky for the client and resulted in losses. For this reason, on January 22, 2020, Morgan Stanley paid the client $931,000 to settle the matter.
Apparently, a client of Morgan Stanley brought FINRA Arbitration #: 19-02135 on July 31, 2019. It appears that from 2015 to 2017, the client held Puerto Rico bonds because of Angel Aquino. Supposedly, the municipal debt investments Aquino recommended or sold failed to match the client’s risk tolerance, objectives or other aspect of suitability. Because of this, the client seeks compensatory relief of $140,000 in this ongoing matter. Evidently, this issue is still ongoing.
Evidently, a client of Morgan Stanley brought FINRA Arbitration #: 17-01908 in 2017. In the amended Statement of Claim, the clients alleged breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligent supervision, fraud, and violation of federal securities laws and Florida securities laws. Overall, the clients took issue with Puerto Rico bonds, Puerto Rico closed-end bond funds, and a securities-backed loan which Aquino sold or recommended. Notably, FINRA BrokerCheck confirms that Aquino was the subject of the dispute. It was Aquino who allegedly caused these sales practice violations. As a result, on July 16, 2019, FINRA Arbitrators made Morgan Stanley pay $261,420.63 to the client.
Most disputes involving Angel Aquino involve allegations of suitability and misrepresentation regarding Puerto Rico securities. Have you experienced losses by investing in these securities because of Angel Aquino? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and speak with experienced counsel concerning a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. The law firm has recovered millions of dollars for clients who have incurred losses due to misconduct of securities firms and brokers such as Aquino.
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