July 24, 2023

FINRA Sanctions John Molskness

Stock Broker Barred By FINRA

Soreide Law Group is investigating possible investor claims against John M. Molskness (also known as John Mark Molskness) (CRD: 2366782, Carmel, Indiana). Notably, FINRA sanctioned the securities broker, who worked for Valic Financial Advisors Inc. Allegedly, Molskness failed to respond to FINRA’s request for information. Here is a brief summary of FINRA’s allegations against Molskness.

FINRA Bars Molskness For Failure To Respond To FINRA

Also, FINRA issued Letter No. 2021070932001 sanctioning John Molskness for infractions. Notably, FINRA alleged that Molskness failed to respond to FINRA’s request for information.

The regulator sent him a letter and permanently banned him on September 6, 2022. Based on FINRA Rule 9552(h) and also on two letters they sent to Molskness on June 1, 2022, and June 27, 2022, FINRA has decided to permanently ban Molskness from working with any FINRA member in any way from September 6, 2022. He didn't ask to end his suspension within three months after they sent him a Suspension Notice.

Valic Financial Advisors Inc. Investor Accused John Molskness Of Unauthorized Trading

Also, a Valic Financial Advisors Inc. client filed a complaint about John Molskness. Namely, the client alleged that Molskness engaged in unauthorized trading and failed to follow instructions. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on variable annuities. Therefore, on September 27, 2021, Valic Financial Advisors Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $41,035.25 in damages.

Molskness Discharged For Policy Violation

Also, on March 10, 2021, Valic Financial Advisors Inc. disaffiliated with Molskness. Evidently, Valic Financial Advisors Inc. alleged that Molskness violated company policy relating to client check handling.

Employment Information

Molskness worked for Valic Financial Advisors Inc. as a securities broker from November 2011 to April 2021.

Damages Resulting From Valic Financial Advisors Inc. Securities Broker John Molskness?

Have you experienced damages by investing with John Molskness? If so, get in touch with Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities lawyer concerning a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group, who has helped recover money for hundreds of investors in all 50 states, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances costs. Molskness and brokerage firms Molskness worked for deny any and all allegations of sales practice violations.

S H A R E   T H I S   P O S T

Recent Posts

August 17, 2026
Jeffrey L Bangerter of Concorde Investments & Formerly of Berthel Fisher

Soreide Law Group has filed a FINRA arbitration on behalf of our clients (Claimants) against: CONCORDE INVESTMENTS SERVICES, LLC, and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC (Respondents). The Claimants are in their late 70s, retired, and according to the lawsuit, were not looking to take any unnecessary risks with their retirement savings.  The Claimants […]

August 17, 2026
THEODORE W BYRER Suspended by FINRA

THEODORE WILLIAM BYRER (THEODORE W BYRER, TED BYRER) was registered as a broker with MORGAN STANLEY of Indianapolis, Indiana, from 11/11/2013 - 04/20/2023. He was most recently registered with INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, INC of Westfield, Indiana, from 05/09/2023 - 09/17/2024. According to his BrokerCheck CRD report, dated 7/23/2026, THEODORE W BYRER was suspended for 14 […]

August 13, 2026
MARK L SULLIVAN Fined and Suspended

MARK LAWRENCE SULLIVAN (MARK SULLIVAN, MARK L SULLIVAN), formerly with UBS Wealth Management USA in New York City, was fined $10,000 and suspended for three months by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) over allegations that he traded in customers’ accounts without the proper approval. Sullivan was previously registered both as a broker and as an […]

Contact us Nationwide USA
2401 E. Atlantic Blvd., Suite 305, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Helping clients recover money across the USA
search
Copyright © 2025 Soreide Law Group, PLLC  |  All Rights Reserved