Securities Broker Jeff Salazar Sanctioned, Involved In American Portfolios Client Disputes
Investment loss recovery counsel at Soreide Law Group provide you with new information on securities broker Joffre Salazar “Jeff Salazar” (CRD#: 2185914, Staten Island, New York). The broker discloses information about a client dispute and regulatory enforcement action on BrokerCheck. Evidently, Salazar was a securities broker with IFMG Securities (2007 to 2008), LPL Financial LLC (2016 to 2019) and American Portfolios Financial Services (2019) during the time of the allegations against him. You’ll want to take a closer look at the following information as reported on BrokerCheck. But keep in mind that the broker denies committing unreasonable sales practices.
FINRA Issues 1-Year Suspension, $5,000 Fine To Jeff Salazar
Evidently, the regulator issued sanctions to Jeff Salazar in September 2021 to resolve allegations that he forged LPL Financial LLC clients’ signatures on documents to establish fixed annuities, violating FINRA Rule 2010. He served the suspension from September 2021 to September 2022 and paid the fine.
American Portfolios Financial Services Terminates Employment Of Salazar
Also, the securities broker received a “discharge” from American Portfolio Financial Services in September 2019. Namely, the firm alleges “inconsistencies in documents” relating to the submission of an insurance policy application.
American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. Client Alleges Accounts Opened Without Their Knowledge
Notably, in July 2019, a client of American Portfolios Financial Services Inc. complained about Jeff Salazar’s sales practices. Supposedly, Salazar or his employer caused damages through establishing accounts without the client’s knowledge. Because of this, the securities firm opted to settle this matter by virtue of payment to the client in October 2019.
Client Alleges Misrepresentation Relating To Variable Annuity Sold Through Jeff Salazar, IFMG
It seems that an IFMG client disputed Jeff Salazar’s activities as a securities broker, according to an investment dispute dated January 2009. Mainly, the securities broker allegedly misrepresented information concerning a Pac Life variable annuity. Supposedly, the client sustained damages because of Salazar’s actions. It seems that the securities firm and broker denied this client’s allegation of improper sales practices. This matter closed without resolution.
Losses Through Jeff Salazar?
Did you suffer losses because of securities broker Jeff Salazar? If so, contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 to speak with a helpful securities attorney about a potential recovery of your losses. We take cases on a contingency fee basis and advance all costs. The firm has recovered substantial compensation for a lot of US investors who have realized damages from financial advisors or securities brokers. Please note that Salazar denies all accusations of his improper sales practices.
