James Kent Tied To Emerson Equity Investor Dispute About Misrepresentation

Investors might have sustained losses due to securities broker James Daniel Kent Jr. (also known as Jim Kent) [CRD: 2255753, San Mateo, California], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. James Kent worked for Emerson Equity LLC from September 29, 2016, to March 1, 2021, in Pinellas Park, Florida, and later from April 9, 2021, to May 26, 2021, in San Mateo, California. Investors are encouraged to continue reading to learn more about the disclosure involving this securities broker.

Emerson Equity Investor Accused Jim Kent Of Unsuitable Recommendations

Evidently, a client of Emerson Equity LLC filed a FINRA arbitration against James Kent. According to the disclosure, the client alleged that Kent made unsuitable recommendations and misrepresentations, omitted material information, breached his fiduciary duty, breached a contract, and was negligent, including allegations of violations of federal securities laws and the Georgia Securities Act. The client claimed these alleged actions caused damages related to corporate bonds. The matter was filed as FINRA Arbitration No. 23-00609, and on June 18, 2024, Emerson Equity LLC settled the dispute by paying the client $48,391.22 in damages.

Emerson Equity LLC Investor Accused James Kent Of Breach Of Fiduciary Duty, Negligence

Notably, an Emerson Equity LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-02685 about James Kent. Mainly, the client alleged that Kent breached his fiduciary duty, violated FINRA rules, breached a contract, was negligent, and violated state securities laws. Because of this, the client allegedly experienced damages connected to corporate bonds and real estate investment trusts. Consequently, on March 14, 2024, Emerson Equity LLC settled this matter by paying the client $75,000 in damages.

Emerson Equity LLC Investor Accused Jim Kent Of Misrepresentation, Omissions

Particularly, an Emerson Equity LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-01444 about James Kent. Primarily, the client alleged that Kent made unsuitable recommendations, made misrepresentations, made omissions, and violated FINRA rules. For this reason, the client allegedly incurred damages linked to corporate bonds. Therefore, on August 14, 2023, Emerson Equity LLC settled this matter by paying the client $55,760.87 in damages.

Did You Invest With Financial Advisor / Securities Broker James Kent?

Are you concerned about investments you made through James Kent? Get in touch with Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk with a securities lawyer concerning a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for clients located throughout the US. Also, the firm represents investors on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Kent and brokerage firms Kent worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.