John Alex (CRD: 2020710) settled customer disputes at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services between 2011 and 2025, according to BrokerCheck, which lists him as John L. Alex.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reports new information in regard to securities broker Gary Begnaud (CRD#: 865927, Mount Laurel, New Jersey). Evidently, Begnaud worked for Merrill Lynch (1982 to 2020) as a securities broker and financial advisor. He joined Janney Montgomery Scott in 2020. FINRA shows that two investors filed disputes about Begnaud’s actions at Merrill Lynch.
Evidently, a client of Merrill Lynch came forward with a dispute about Gary Begnaud in September 2020. Namely, the client alleged that in March 2020, Begnaud engaged in unauthorized trading. It seems that the client sustained damages on mutual funds. However, Merrill Lynch denied the client’s dispute and request for compensation.
BrokerCheck also shows that investors disputed Gary Begnaud’s sales practices concerning limited partnership units. Supposedly, the securities firm engaged in misrepresentations and violation of Pennsylvania securities laws, causing damages to the client. It appears that the firm agreed to settle this matter with the client by making a $25,000 payment. Evidently, Begnaud was not involved in the settlement of the dispute. It is unclear which firm settled this matter.
Did you suffer losses because of Gary Begnaud? If so, call Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a skilled securities lawyer about a potential recovery of your losses. Soreide Law Group represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. The firm has recovered substantial compensation for United States investors who have incurred losses from their financial advisors and securities brokers. Please note that Begnaud denies all allegations of sales practice violations.

John Alex (CRD: 2020710) settled customer disputes at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services between 2011 and 2025, according to BrokerCheck, which lists him as John L. Alex.
Sam Bhushan (CRD: 4884717) is named in several pending customer complaints and one settled dispute, according to his BrokerCheck report.
Sterling Louviere (CRD: 2021328), listed on BrokerCheck as Sterling Vaughn Louviere, is named in a pending customer claim over Reg D private placements, with Cabin Securities as the firm named.
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