May 14, 2022

Jeffrey Fitz Involved In Merrill Lynch Investor Dispute

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Securities Broker Jeffrey Fitz Is Involved In An Investor's Dispute Alleging Misrepresentation

Soreide Law Group is examining investor disputes concerning securities broker Jeffrey William Fitz (CRD#: 2211620, Short Hills, New Jersey), as disclosed on FINRA BrokerCheck. Evidently, Fitz worked for securities firm Merrill Lynch as a securities broker and financial advisor from 2013 to 2021. Notably, he faces allegations of misrepresentation and unsuitable recommendations. Read the following summary of disclosures as reported on BrokerCheck for more information on the allegations against this securities broker.

Merrill Lynch Client Alleges Misrepresentation, Outside Business Activity By Jeffrey Fitz

Specifically, a client of Merrill Lynch expressed concerns about Jeffrey Fitz’s sales practices, according to a dispute listed on BrokerCheck dated June 5, 2020. It appears that Fitz or his employer caused damages to the client through their investments. The investor’s dispute against the securities firm alleges misrepresentation of investment returns. However, the securities firm and broker disagreed with the allegations and denied the client’s dispute.

Fitz Supposedly Makes Unsuitable Investment Recommendation To Merrill Lynch Client Regarding Variable Annuity

Notably, a client of Merrill Lynch complained about Jeffrey Fitz’s sales practices, according to an investment dispute on BrokerCheck on May 9, 2018. Mainly, the client makes allegations of unsuitable recommendations (June 2017 to May 2018). Consequently, the client contends that Fitz’s actions produced damages in relation to the client’s investments in a variable annuity. It appears that Merrill Lynch denied this dispute as well.

Losses Through Jeffrey Fitz?

Did you suffer losses because of securities broker Jeffrey Fitz? You could call Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 to speak with a helpful securities attorney about possibly recovering your losses. Soreide Law Group represents clients by a contingency fee arrangement and advances costs. The firm has recovered substantial compensation for hundreds of US investors that have realized losses due to financial advisors and securities brokers. Please note that Fitz denies all accusations of inappropriate sales practices.

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