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.
Gabriel Martin (CRD: 7815903), a former securities broker in Covington, Louisiana, worked for LPL Financial LLC from December 18, 2023, to December 19, 2024, according to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck disclosures. A client complaint involving Martin raises concerns about possible investor losses. Here is a closer look at the complaint and where the matter stands.
On March 3, 2026, an LPL Financial client filed an arbitration claim involving Gabriel Martin (FINRA Arbitration No. 26-00501). The client alleged that Martin did not adequately explain the risks of a recommended investment that involved tax credits. LPL Financial indicated that the alleged conduct may have caused more than $5,000 in damages. The client sought compensation from LPL Financial or Martin. The arbitration remains pending.
In securities cases, an omission generally means leaving out information that a reasonable client would consider important when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold an investment. That information might involve risks, fees, liquidity, conflicts of interest, or other details that could affect the investment decision. Whether a broker or financial advisor breached a duty depends on what the client was told and the circumstances of the recommendation or transaction.
Investors who believe they lost money because of Gabriel Martin can contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 to speak with a securities attorney about possible recovery. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. The firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Martin and the brokerage firms he worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.
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.
Qi Yang (CRD 7439718) is a San Francisco, California broker. FINRA suspended him from association with any member firm in all capacities for six months and assessed a deferred fine of $5,000, according to an AWC issued August 10, 2026.
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