September 13, 2022

Investors File Disputes About James Stines

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Investors have come forward with complaints about securities broker James Tracy Stines [CRD#: 1175075, Richmond, Virginia]. Evidently, the securities broker, who worked for BBT Securities, discloses investor disputes on FINRA BrokerCheck. For more on these disclosures about Stines, see below.

BBT Securities Client Accuses James Stines Of Failing To Follow Instructions

Evidently, on March 11, 2020, a BBT Securities client filed a complaint about James Stines. Particularly, the client alleged failure to follow the client's instructions of liquidating a mutual fund. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages. Therefore, on September 30, 2020, BBT Securities settled this matter by paying the client $75,000. Still, the broker denies the allegations against him.

Stines Allegedly Makes Unauthorized Transactions At Prudential Securities Incorporated

Also, a client of Prudential Securities Incorporated contested James Stines' sales practices, according to a complaint dated December 5, 2001. Notably, accusations against the securities broker include unauthorized trading and unsuitable transactions. Allegedly, Stines caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client sought compensatory relief from Prudential Securities Incorporated or Stines. However, this matter is denied.

Did BBT Securities Broker James Stines Cause You To Experience Damages?

Have you experienced damages by investing with James Stines? 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 Stines and the brokerage firms Stines has associated with deny any and all allegations of sales practice violations.

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