Investors potentially experienced sales practice violations by securities broker Christopher J. Braccia (also known as Chris Braccia) [CRD: 3273855, Ridgefield, Connecticut], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Braccia has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since September 8, 2022, and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC since November 12, 2020; previously, he was registered with First Allied Securities Inc. from December 9, 2008, to September 8, 2022, and First Allied Advisory Services Inc. from July 2, 2012, to November 12, 2020. Investors are encouraged to continue reading to discover more about Braccia’s disclosures.
Evidently, a Cetera client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-01578 about Christopher Braccia. Mainly, the client alleged that Braccia made misrepresentations, breached his fiduciary duty, failed to supervise certain representatives, and made unsuitable recommendations. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages linked to a non-traded business development company. Consequently, on October 2, 2025, Cetera settled this matter by paying the client $7,600 in damages.
Also, a client of Cetera contested Christopher Braccia’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated November 20, 2024. Allegedly, Braccia made misrepresentations. It appears that Braccia allegedly caused the client to sustain damages connected to asset-backed bonds. As a result, the client sought compensation from Cetera or Braccia in the amount of $6,386 in this matter.
Additionally, a Sands Brothers Co. Ltd. client filed NASD Arbitration No. 02-05071 about Christopher Braccia. Primarily, the client alleged that Braccia overconcentrated accounts, made omissions, engaged in excessive trading, and failed to diversify investments. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages related to mutual funds. Therefore, on March 15, 2004, Sands Brothers Co. Ltd. settled this matter by paying the client $15,000 in damages.
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