John Gascoyne Involved In Morgan Stanley Investor Dispute Alleging Misrepresentation

Investors potentially experienced sales practice violations by securities broker John Ross Gascoyne [CRD: 1837286, The Woodlands, Texas], according to public information located on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. John Gascoyne worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from June 1, 2009, to January 6, 2023. Investors are encouraged to continue reading to discover more about disclosures involving this securities broker.

Morgan Stanley Investor Accused Gascoyne Of Sales Practice Violation

According to FINRA BrokerCheck records, a client dispute was reported while John Gascoyne was associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. The client alleged that between 2018 and 2020, Gascoyne made misrepresentations in connection with private equity investments held in managed or wrap accounts. The client claimed damages ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000. This matter proceeded to FINRA Arbitration No. 23-00640, which was filed on March 15, 2023. The claim was settled on February 21, 2025, with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney paying the client $24,999.

John Gascoigne Disclosed Misrepresentation Allegations By Morgan Stanley Client

Evidently, a client of Morgan Stanley contested John Gascoigne’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated May 21, 2020. Allegedly, Gascoigne made misrepresentations in connection with the purchase of alternative investments. It appears that Gascoigne allegedly caused the client to experience damages relating to hedge funds. Therefore, the client sought compensation from Morgan Stanley or Gascoigne in this matter. The complaint was denied on June 12, 2020.

Merrill Lynch Investor Accused Gascoigne Of Unsuitable Recommendations, Excessive Trading, And Unauthorized Trading

Notably, on November 24, 2004, a Merrill Lynch client filed a complaint about John Gascoigne. Primarily, the client alleged that Gascoigne made unsuitable recommendations, engaged in excessive trading, and engaged in unauthorized trading. For this reason, the client allegedly experienced damages connected to mutual funds and over-the-counter equities. As a result, the client requested $177,890 in compensation from Merrill Lynch or Gascoigne. The complaint was denied on December 8, 2004.

Have You Made Investments Through Financial Advisor / Securities Broker John Gascoyne?

Did you experience losses because of John Gascoyne? Contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and consult with a securities attorney regarding a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for clients located throughout the United States. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Gascoyne and brokerage firms Gascoyne worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.