Investors potentially incurred losses because of securities broker James Edward Van Meter (also known as James Edward VanMeter) [CRD: 4557517, Reno, Nevada], according to publicly available information found on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Van Meter worked for Center Street Securities Inc. from August 15, 2013, to May 2, 2023, Center Street Advisors Inc. from April 7, 2015, to May 2, 2023, and Cabin Securities Inc. from May 9, 2023, to January 22, 2024. He joined Realta Equities Inc. beginning January 23, 2024, and Realta Investment Advisors Inc. beginning January 26, 2024. Investors are encouraged to continue reading to discover more about the disclosures involving Van Meter.
Specifically, on June 19, 2023, a Center Street Securities Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 23-01762 about James Van Meter. Primarily, the client alleged that Van Meter made unsuitable recommendations involving alternative investments. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages. Consequently, the client requested $234,000 in compensation from Center Street Securities Inc. or Van Meter. BrokerCheck shows that this arbitration is awaiting a resolution.
Also, a client of Center Street Securities Inc. contested James Van Meter’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 22-01339. Allegedly, Van Meter gave unsuitable advice to the client about alternative investments beginning in 2020. It appears that Van Meter allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, Center Street Securities Inc. agreed to settle the matter on September 30, 2023, by compensating the client in the amount of $47,500.
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