Investors might have sustained losses due to securities broker Gary Thomas Hughes [CRD: 1700976, Hermosa Beach, California], according to public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Gary Hughes worked for Concorde Investment Services LLC from June 12, 2013, to July 6, 2022. Investors can see below to learn more about the disclosures involving this individual.
Concorde Investment Services Investor Accused Hughes Of Unsuitable Recommendations And Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
Evidently, while registered with Concorde Investment Services LLC, a client filed a FINRA Arbitration No. 23-00659 concerning Gary Hughes. The claim alleged unsuitable recommendations, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, negligence, negligent supervision, violation of California securities laws, and elder abuse tied to a February 2020 investment. The client claimed damages of $150,000 related to direct investments. On March 26, 2024, Concorde Investment Services LLC settled the matter by paying the client $35,000 in damages.
Also, on July 9, 2020, a Concorde Investment Services LLC client filed a complaint about Gary Hughes. Mainly, the client alleged that Hughes recommended an investment that poorly performed following the suspension of distributions. For this reason, the client allegedly incurred damages associated with direct investments. Consequently, the client requested $50,000 in compensation from Concorde Investment Services LLC or Hughes. The complaint was denied on August 13, 2020.
Hughes Disclosed Unsuitable Recommendations Allegations By Merrill Lynch Client
Particularly, a client of Merrill Lynch disputed Hughes’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Hughes made unsuitable recommendations involving the replacement of a variable annuity contract. It appears that Hughes allegedly caused the client to sustain damages linked to variable annuities. Therefore, Merrill Lynch opted to resolve the matter on October 18, 2006, for $36,125 in damages.
Were You Impacted By Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Gary Hughes?
Do you have concerns or questions regarding investments you made with Gary Hughes? You can get in touch with Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities attorney regarding a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the US. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Hughes and brokerage firms Hughes worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.