January 6, 2026

John Hardiman Linked To Janney Montgomery Scott Investor Complaint About Unsuitable Advice

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Investors apparently complained about securities broker John Thomas Hardiman [CRD: 2089333, Melville, New York], based on public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. It appears that Hardiman has been registered with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since August 30, 2017, working there as both a broker and investment adviser. Read below to discover more about his disclosures.

Janney Client Accused Hardiman Of Unsuitable Recommendations

Notably, on August 18, 2025, a Janney Montgomery Scott LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-01712 about John Hardiman. Mainly, the client alleged that Hardiman made unsuitable recommendations. For this reason, the client allegedly experienced damages on mutual funds. Consequently, the client requested $660,000 in compensation from Janney Montgomery Scott LLC or Hardiman. It appears that this arbitration is awaiting a resolution.

John Hardiman Disclosed Unauthorized Trading Allegations By Merrill Lynch Client

Specifically, a client of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Incorporated contested John Hardiman’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated July 2, 2013. Allegedly, Hardiman engaged in unauthorized trading. It appears that Hardiman allegedly caused the client to sustain damages relating to mutual funds. As a result, the client sought compensation from Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Incorporated or Hardiman in this matter. The client withdrew this complaint.

Were You Impacted By Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Hardiman?

Did you suffer any investment-related losses because of John Hardiman? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities attorney regarding a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the country. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Hardiman and brokerage firms Hardiman worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.

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