Ernesto Chavez (CRD: 4315877) faces a new pending claim on BrokerCheck over an investment made in 2018. The customer alleges $180,000 in damages, and no arbitrator has ruled on the claim.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) reports important information about securities broker Jody Bryant Bowers (CRD#: 4798818, Abilene, Texas). Namely, two clients disputed the sales practices of the securities broker, who worked for Sagepoint Financial Inc. from 2012 to 2014 and Lowell & Company Inc. from April 2014 to June 2018. Here’s more on the client disputes and what you could do if you experienced losses from sales practice violations.
Evidently, a client of SagePoint Financial complained about Jody Bowers’ sales practices. Particularly, the client contends that Bowers made unsuitable recommendations. In addition, Bowers supposedly misrepresented information about ETFs. Because of this, the client experienced damages on their ETF positions and sought compensation. Consequently, SagePoint Financial agreed to compensate the client in the amount of $270,000.00 to resolve this matter.
Also, a client of Sagepoint, Lowell & Company Inc., and First Heartland Capital disputed Jody Bowers’ sales practices. Supposedly, Bowers overconcentrated the client’s account in exchange-traded funds (known as ETFs). The client contends that Bowers’ unsuitable transactions resulted in damages. For this reason, the client received a $375,000.00 payment to settle this matter in 2019.
Also, the FINRA BrokerCheck report on Jody Bowers identifies an employment discharge by First Heartland Capital in 2012. Specifically, the securities firm alleges that Bowers did a business transaction without the firm’s consent. Also, the broker supposedly engaged in an undisclosed outside business activity. However, Bowers denies the allegations.
Did securities broker Jody Bowers commit sales practice violations against you? You can contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 to speak with a skilled securities lawyer about a possible recovery of your losses. Soreide Law Group represents clients on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. The firm has recovered meaningful compensation for US investors who incurred losses from securities brokers or financial advisors.
Ernesto Chavez (CRD: 4315877) faces a new pending claim on BrokerCheck over an investment made in 2018. The customer alleges $180,000 in damages, and no arbitrator has ruled on the claim.
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