Investors have come forward with complaints about securities broker Hillary Wertlieb [CRD#: 2239224, Lynbrook, New York]. Evidently, the securities broker, who worked for Cetera Advisors and Investors Capital Corp, discloses investor disputes on FINRA BrokerCheck. Specifically, one or more investors allege breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, and breach of contract. For more on these disclosures about Wertlieb, see below.
Cetera Advisors Client Accuses Hillary Wertlieb Of Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
Evidently, a client of Cetera Advisors contested Hillary Wertlieb's sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration #: 20-00877 on March 17, 2020. Notably, accusations against the securities broker include breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, and breach of contract. Allegedly, the direct investments that Wertlieb sold or recommended resulted in damages. Therefore, Cetera Advisors opted to settle the matter on October 15, 2020, by compensating the client in the amount of $12,500. Still, the broker denies the allegations against him.
Investors Capital Corp Client Accuses Wertlieb Of Not Liquidating Account
Particularly, on May 14, 2012, an Investors Capital Corp client filed a complaint about Hillary Wertlieb. Particularly, the client alleged that Wertlieb told them not to liquidate their account. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages relating to purchases or sales of over-the-counter equities and stocks. Therefore, the client requested $100,000 in compensation from Investors Capital Corp or Wertlieb. Evidently, this complaint is denied.
Damages Resulting From Cetera Advisors Securities Broker Hillary Wertlieb?
Have you experienced damages by investing with Hillary Wertlieb? If so, contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a securities lawyer about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group, who has successfully recovered money for hundreds of investors in all 50 states, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Please keep in mind that Wertlieb and the the brokerage firms Wertlieb has associated with deny any and all allegations of sales practice violations.