Curtis Edmark (CRD 1596961) is a registered representative with Centaurus Financial. According to BrokerCheck, a customer filed a claim against him on September 14, 2026 that remains pending.
Investors potentially experienced sales practice violations by securities broker Gabriel D. Candea (also known as Gabe Candea) [CRD: 5531840, Santee, California], given the publicly available information found on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Gabriel Candea worked for Emerson Equity LLC from January 14, 2022, to the present as a securities broker in Irvine, California, and from March 11, 2022, to the present as a financial advisor in Santee, California. Investors should continue reading to learn more about disclosures involving Gabriel Candea.
Evidently, on January 21, 2026, an Emerson Equity LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 26-00125 about Gabriel Candea. Primarily, the client alleged that Candea violated securities laws and Regulation Best Interest and breached a contract in connection with investment purchases made in or around 2022. For this reason, the client allegedly incurred damages on real estate securities. Therefore, the client requested $320,000 in compensation from Emerson Equity LLC or Candea. BrokerCheck shows that this arbitration is ongoing.
Also, a client of Emerson Equity LLC disputed Gabriel Candea’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 26-00212 on February 10, 2026. Allegedly, Candea violated Regulation Best Interest, breached warranties and contracts, violated securities statutes, and breached fiduciary duties relating to real estate securities transactions in September 2023. It appears that Candea allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. As a result, the client seeks compensation from Emerson Equity LLC or Candea in this ongoing matter.
Additionally, on November 18, 2025, an Emerson Equity LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-02505 about Gabriel Candea. Mainly, the client alleged that Candea made misleading recommendations, violated Regulation Best Interest, made misrepresentations and omissions, and made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly suffered damages on real estate securities. Consequently, the client requested $1,083,919 from Emerson Equity LLC or Candea. BrokerCheck indicates that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Do you have questions or concerns regarding investments you made with Gabriel Candea? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and speak with a securities attorney concerning a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for clients throughout the United States. Also, our securities lawyers represent investors on a contingency fee arrangement and advance all costs. Candea and brokerage firms Candea worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.
Curtis Edmark (CRD 1596961) is a registered representative with Centaurus Financial. According to BrokerCheck, a customer filed a claim against him on September 14, 2026 that remains pending.
Paulette Treguboff (CRD 2699595) is a registered representative with LPL Financial. According to BrokerCheck, a customer filed a claim against her on August 24, 2026 that remains pending.
Robert Averwater (CRD 5614514) is a Memphis, Tennessee broker. FINRA fined him $10,000, suspended him from association with any member firm in all capacities for four months, and required him to complete 10 hours of continuing education, according to an AWC issued August 18, 2026.
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