Investors potentially incurred losses because of securities broker George Reynolds Howard III [CRD: 2958866, Germantown, Tennessee], according to public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. It appears that Howard worked for Centaurus Financial Inc. beginning May 15, 2018, as a broker and May 17, 2018, as an investment adviser; before that, he was registered with Berthel Fisher Company Financial Services Inc. and BFC Planning Inc. from September 30, 2015, to May 21, 2018. See below to find out more about disclosures concerning Howard.
Centaurus Client Accused Howard Of Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
Particularly, a Centaurus Financial Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01469 about George Howard. Primarily, the client alleged that Howard made unsuitable recommendations and breached his fiduciary duty. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages connected to corporate bonds. Consequently, on April 3, 2025, Centaurus Financial Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $42,500 in damages.
Centaurus Investor Accused George Howard Of Illiquid Investments
Also, a Centaurus Financial Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-01267 about George Howard. Allegedly, Howard recommended an illiquid, speculative, and high-risk investment. It appears that Howard allegedly caused the client to sustain damages associated with corporate bonds. As a result, Centaurus Financial Inc. opted to settle the matter on July 17, 2023, by compensating the client in the amount of $30,000.
Centaurus Financial Inc. Investor Accused Howard Of Misrepresentation
Evidently, a Centaurus Financial Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-02289 about George Howard. Mainly, the client alleged that Howard made misrepresentations regarding a high-risk, speculative, illiquid investment. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages on corporate bonds. Therefore, on July 18, 2023, Centaurus Financial Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $11,000 in damages.
George Howard Disclosed Unsuitable Recommendations Allegations By CGMI Client
Notably, a client of CGMI disputed George Howard’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 11-04028. Allegedly, Howard made unsuitable recommendations when selling the client’s FedEx stock and purchasing unit investment trusts. It appears that Howard allegedly caused the investor to sustain damages. Consequently, CGMI opted to settle the matter on June 8, 2012, by compensating the client in the amount of $5,792.50.
Did You Sustain Losses Because Of Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Howard?
Did you suffer any investment-related losses because of George Howard? You can contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and consult with a securities attorney regarding a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the country. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Howard and brokerage firms Howard worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.