October 22, 2025

Fariba Madison Facing Western International Securities Client’s Misrepresentation Dispute

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Investors apparently complained about securities broker Fariba Zehtabian Madison [CRD: 1178259, Los Alamitos, California], based on publicly available information FINRA BrokerCheck. Evidently, Madison has been registered with Vanderbilt Securities LLC since June 4, 2025, and with Vanderbilt Advisory Services since June 6, 2025. Previously, she was associated with Western International Securities Inc. from November 19, 2012, to June 6, 2025, in both investment adviser and broker capacities. Read below to find out more about Madison’s disclosures and the disputes clients have raised concerning her conduct.

Western International Securities Investor Accused Madison Of Misrepresentation

Also, on June 9, 2025, a Western International Securities Inc. client filed a complaint about Fariba Madison. Primarily, the client alleged that Madison made unsuitable recommendations and misleading statements. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages connected to corporate bonds. Consequently, the client requested $358,000.00 in compensation from Western International Securities Inc. or Madison.

Fariba Madison Disclosed Negligence Allegations By Western International Securities Client

Specifically, a client of Western International Securities Inc. contested Fariba Madison’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 22-02475. Allegedly, Madison was negligent concerning sales of corporate bonds. As a result, Western International Securities Inc. opted to settle the matter on January 17, 2024, by compensating the client in the amount of $150,000.00.

Madison Disclosed Unsuitable Advice Allegations By Western International Securities Inc. Client

Evidently, a client of Western International Securities Inc. disputed Fariba Madison’s sales practices by bringing FINRA Arbitration No. 22-01718. Allegedly, Madison gave unsuitable advice. Supposedly, Madison caused the client to sustain damages on corporate bonds. Therefore, Western International Securities Inc. opted to settle the matter on December 20, 2023, by compensating the client in the amount of $225,000.

Fariba Madison Accused Of Negligence By Western International Securities Inc. Client

Additionally, a client of Western International Securities Inc. contested Fariba Madison’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 22-01897. Allegedly, Madison was negligent with respect to sales of corporate bonds. Consequently, Western International Securities Inc. opted to settle the matter on November 10, 2023, by compensating the client in the amount of $150,000.

Have You Made Investments Through Securities Broker Madison?

Did you experience losses because of Fariba Madison? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk with a securities lawyer about a possible recovery of your investment losses. For more than a decade, Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Madison and brokerage firms Madison worked for deny accusations referenced in public disclosures.

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