The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) discloses troubling information in regard to Christopher “Chris” Todd Wendel (CRD#: 1930870, Celina, Ohio). Notably, eight or more investors contested the sales practices of the securities broker, who last associated with SA Stone Wealth Management until September 2017 when the securities firm disaffiliated with him for selling away. Not only that, but FINRA and Ohio Division of Securities sanctioned Wendel for unauthorized securities transactions. Evidently, these matters mainly concern allegations of Wendel selling investments in a purported Ponzi scheme known as Woodbridge.
Apparently, a client of SA Stone brought FINRA Arbitration Claim #: 19-03787 on January 2, 2020. Namely, the client alluded to Wendel being negligent and less than forthcoming in reference to an unregistered offering. It appears that Wendel misappropriated or misused the client’s money. Also, the client indicated that Wendel did not provide necessary information in regard to the offering. For this reason, the client demanded that Wendel or SA Stone pay $103,000 in damages to resolve this ongoing matter.
Evidently, a second SA Stone Wealth Management client brought FINRA Arbitration #: 19-01092 on May 6, 2019. Namely, the client alleged that Wendel recommended an unsuitable investment in the form of a promissory note. Supposedly, Wendel possibly lied to the client about the promissory note and he concealed facts about it too. Apparently, on May 5, 2020, SA Stone Wealth Management paid the client $25,000 to settle the claim.
Notably, on August 20, 2019, Ohio Division of Securities issued Wendel a Cease and Desist Order for selling securities without authorization. Apparently, Wendel's license was terminated when he made the sales. Also, Wendel purportedly sold unregistered securities.
On June 1, 2018, Wendel accepted the sanction of a permanent bar by FINRA to resolve allegations that he engaged in private securities transactions. It seems that in 2017, he sold $343,500 in promissory notes in Woodbridge Mortgage Investment Funds to investors for compensation without telling SA Stone Wealth Management. Notably, FINRA mentioned that Wendel testified falsely about selling these promissory notes. It seems that Wendel admitted to his participation of the notes transactions. Apparently; however, he was not telling the truth about the transactions occurring after he left SA Stone Wealth Management.
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