Christopher Kirkland Tied To Unsuitable Advice Complaints From Avantax And LPL Investors

Investors possibly experienced sales practice violations because of securities broker Christopher Nelson Kirkland (also known as Chris Kirkland and Christopher Nel Kirkland) [CRD: 5602044, Atlanta, Georgia], based on public information on FINRA BrokerCheck. Evidently, Christopher Kirkland has worked for several investment firms, including Cetera Wealth Services LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC since September 5, 2025, following prior employment with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services from March 26, 2021, to September 5, 2025, and LPL Financial LLC from October 20, 2010, to June 3, 2021. Continue reading to discover more about the disclosures involving Christopher Kirkland and the related allegations.

Avantax Investment Services Inc. Investor Accused Chris Kirkland Of Unsuitable Recommendations

Particularly, a client filed a complaint about Christopher Kirkland. Mainly, the client alleged that Kirkland made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages linked to structured notes. Therefore, on July 11, 2025, Avantax Investment Services Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $100,000 in damages.

LPL Financial LLC Investor Accused Christopher Kirkland Of Unsuitable Advice

Notably, on February 20, 2025, an LPL Financial LLC client filed a complaint about Christopher Kirkland. Primarily, the client alleged that Kirkland made unsuitable recommendations. For this reason, the client allegedly incurred damages relating to real estate investment trusts including Northstar Healthcare Income Inc. REIT. Consequently, the client requested $52,500 in compensation from LPL Financial LLC or Kirkland.

Avantax Investment Services Inc. Investor Accused Chris Kirkland Of Unsuitable Recommendations

Also, on December 11, 2024, an Avantax Investment Services Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-02528 about Christopher Kirkland. Mainly, the client alleged that Kirkland made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the investor allegedly sustained damages connected to structured notes and exchange traded funds. As a result, the client requested $750,000 in compensation from Avantax Investment Services Inc. or Kirkland. It appears that this arbitration is pending a resolution.

Christopher Kirkland Disclosed Unsuitable Advice Allegations By Avantax Investment Services Inc. Client

Additionally, a client of Avantax Investment Services Inc. disputed Christopher Kirkland’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01593 on July 23, 2024. Allegedly, Kirkland made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Kirkland caused the client to sustain damages associated with structured notes. Therefore, the client seeks compensation from Avantax Investment Services Inc. or Kirkland in this ongoing matter.

Were You Impacted By Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Chris Kirkland?

Did you suffer any investment-related losses because of Christopher Kirkland? You can contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk to a securities lawyer concerning a potential recovery of your investment losses. For more than a decade, Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the country. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Kirkland and brokerage firms Kirkland worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.