August 1, 2025

Brett Rutherford Connected To Capital Investment Group Client Disputes Over GWG Holdings L Bonds

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FINRA barred securities broker Brett Allen Rutherford [CRD: 4001310, Morehead City, North Carolina], and investors complaint about him, based on publicly available information found on FINRA BrokerCheck. Brett Rutherford worked for Capital Investment Group Inc. from September 18, 2015 to December 6, 2024. See the following information to find out more about the disclosures involving Brett Rutherford.

Capital Investment Group Investor Accused Rutherford Of Bad GWG L Bonds

Evidently, a client filed a complaint about Brett Rutherford. Supposedly, Rutherford recommended GWG L Bonds. Due to GWG Holdings Inc.’s bankruptcy filing, the client allegedly incurred damages relating to the direct investments. Consequently, on July 1, 2025, Capital Investment Group Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $17,260.13 in damages.

Brett Rutherford Disclosed Suitability Allegations By Capital Investment Group Client

In addition, a client of Capital Investment Group Inc. took aim at Brett Rutherford’s sales practices, according to a complaint. It appears that Rutherford advised the client to buy GWG investments. Therefore, Capital Investment Group Inc. opted to settle the matter on July 7, 2025, by paying the client $51,748.96.

Capital Investment Group Investor Accused Rutherford Of Recommending Direct Investments That Performed Poorly

Additionally, a client filed a complaint about Brett Rutherford. Allegedly, Rutherford recommended L Bonds that poorly performed. Consequently, on June 27, 2025, Capital Investment Group Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $17,123.39 in damages.

Rutherford Disclosed Negligence And Breach Of Fiduciary Duty Allegations By Capital Investment Group Client

Also, a client of Capital Investment Group Inc. contested Brett Rutherford’s sales practices in FINRA Arbitration No. 25-00422 on February 28, 2025. Mainly, the client alleged that Rutherford breached his fiduciary duty, was negligent, made misrepresentations, breached a contract, and failed to supervise certain securities brokers. Therefore, the client seeks compensation from Capital Investment Group Inc. or Rutherford in the amount of $200,000.00 in this ongoing matter.

FINRA Barred Brett Rutherford For Failing To Provide Information In Client Arbitration Inquiry

On February 28, 2025, FINRA sanctioned Brett Rutherford by permanently barring him from associating with any FINRA member in all capacities. This comes after Rutherford’s failure to provide documents and information to the regulator concerning a client arbitration. Though he acknowledged receiving the regulator’s request, Rutherford informed FINRA he would not comply, violating Rules 8210 and 2010. The sanction was finalized through an Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC).

Seeking More Information About Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Rutherford?

Do you need clarification on any investment losses relating to Brett Rutherford? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities lawyer about a potential recovery. Soreide Law Group is experienced at recovering losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Rutherford and brokerage firms Rutherford worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.

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