Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Baris Cabalar (also known as Barry Calabar) [CRD: 4749342, Fort Lauderdale, Florida].
Baris Cabalar has worked for five firms in his 17-year career. Evidently, he is employed at PHX Financial, Inc. since December 18, 2015. Recent disclosures reveal concerns about Cabalar’s conduct, including allegations of unsuitable recommendations, excessive trading, and violations of SEC regulations.
On October 16, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The complaint alleges that from January 2019 through October 2021, Cabalar recommended a short-term, high-volume trading strategy to without a reasonable basis for profitability. The SEC claims these recommendations caused clients to lose over $1,000,000 while generating $400,000 in commissions for PHX Financial and Cabalar. This matter remains pending.
The SEC initiated an investigation into Baris Cabalar on June 20, 2024, citing potential violations of Section 17(a)(1) and (3) of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and associated rules. Cabalar denies the allegations and states his intention to vigorously defend himself if enforcement actions proceed.
On February 27, 2019, a client of PHX Financial, Inc. filed an arbitration claim alleging excessive trading and commissions between November 5, 2018, and February 27, 2019. The client requested damages of $330,000. On April 10, 2019, PHX Financial resolved the matter by paying the client $185,000. Baris Cabalar denied wrongdoing, asserting that the clients were experienced investors who authorized all transactions.
On March 8, 2016, a client of Legend Securities, Inc. filed an arbitration claim alleging unsuitability, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and churning during 2015. The client sought $100,000 in damages. The case settled on March 14, 2016, for $5,000. Cabalar maintained his innocence, stating the settlement was a cost-saving measure.
On February 23, 2015, a client of John Thomas Financial filed an arbitration claim alleging churning, unsuitable recommendations, breach of contract, and fiduciary duty violations between 2011 and 2012. The client claimed $43,669.46 in damages. On December 16, 2015, the matter was resolved through a settlement of $14,500. Cabalar did not admit to any wrongdoing.
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