One or more investors may have incurred losses due to securities broker James B. Dorney [CRD: 2997467, New Haven, Connecticut], according to publicly available information reported on FINRA BrokerCheck. James Dorney has worked with UBS Financial Services Inc. in New Haven and Milford, Connecticut, since March 27, 2009. See the following information to understand more about Dorney’s recent involvement in investor disputes.
Notably, on August 27, 2024, a UBS Financial Services Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01773 about James Dorney. Mainly, the client alleged that Dorney failed to perform due diligence and made omissions. Because of this, the investor supposedly sustained damages on alternative investments including a fund of funds. Therefore, the client requested $50,000 in compensation from UBS Financial Services Inc. or Dorney. It appears that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
It generally means a broker or financial advisor did not properly investigate the investment product before recommending it. Alternative investments—such as hedge funds, private equity, real estate securities, and fund-of-funds structures—often carry complex risks, limited transparency, and lack of liquidity. Brokers are required to research and understand these products, assess their suitability for the client’s financial profile and risk tolerance, and fully disclose all relevant risks. When they fail to meet these obligations, investors may experience unexpected losses and can pursue arbitration or legal claims to recover damages.
Do you have concerns or questions regarding investments you made with James Dorney? You can get in touch with Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney about a potential recovery of your losses. Soreide Law Group is experienced with recovering losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Dorney and brokerage firms Dorney worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.
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