Investors might have sustained losses because of securities broker James W. Maurer [CRD: 4971613, Hauppauge, New York], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, James Maurer worked for Laidlaw Company (UK) Ltd. from November 13, 2015 to June 6, 2019, before joining Network 1 Financial Securities Inc. on May 21, 2019. Keep reading to know more about the client dispute concerning James Maurer.
Particularly, on April 9, 2025, a Network 1 Financial Securities Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-00457 about James Maurer. Specifically, the client alleged that Maurer breached his fiduciary duty, misappropriated funds, and made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly experienced damages linked to private placements. So, the client requested $50,000.00 in compensation from Network 1 Financial Securities Inc. or Maurer. Evidently, this arbitration is pending a resolution.
A breach of fiduciary duty occurs when a securities broker fails to act in the best interest of their client. When recommending or selling private placements—which are often high-risk and illiquid investments—brokers are obligated to fully disclose risks and ensure the product suits the investor’s financial profile. If a securities broker puts personal interests ahead of a client’s or fails to conduct proper due diligence, it may constitute a breach of fiduciary duty.
Did you experience losses because of James Maurer? You can touch base with Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk to a securities attorney. For years, Soreide Law Group has recouped losses for investors throughout the country. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Maurer and brokerage firms Maurer worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.
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