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 Joseph Audia (also known as Joseph Scott Audia) [CRD: 2909761, Hauppauge, NY]. Not only has FINRA sanctioned Audia for failure to supervise, but investors complained about the securities broker. However, Joseph Audia denies the allegations. Read on to learn more about the allegations against Joseph Audia.
Evidently, on December 20, 2021, FINRA issued Case: 2019063821604, sanctioning Joseph Audia for infractions. Specifically, Audia was issued a suspension (as principal) and a fine of $5,000. Notably, FINRA alleged that Audia failed to supervise registered representatives. Supposedly, those representatives unsuitably and excessively traded in client accounts.
Also, an American Capital Partners LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration: 10-02298 about Joseph Audia. Namely, the client alleged that Audia made unsuitable recommendations, acted unethically, churned accounts, was negligent, and breached a fiduciary duty. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on stocks. Therefore, on September 12, 2011, American Capital Partners LLC settled this matter. However, the firm and securities broker admit no liability in this settlement.
Additionally, an American Capital Partners LLC client filed NASD Arbitration: 05-06624 about Joseph Audia. Namely, the client alleged that Audia was negligent, inappropriately used margin, made unsuitable recommendations, engaged in unauthorized trading, and churned accounts. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on futures. Therefore, on February 16, 2007, American Capital Partners LLC settled this matter by paying the client $24,000 in damages. Although, the firm and Audia admit no liability in this settlement.
Also, a client of Joseph Gunnar Co. LLC contested Joseph Audia’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated February 7, 2002. Allegedly, Audia failed to follow instructions. Supposedly, Audia caused the client to sustain damages on over-the-counter equities. Therefore, the client asked for compensatory relief from Joseph Gunnar Co. LLC or Audia in the amount of $45,000 in this dispute, which the firm and broker denied.
Did you incur damages through investing with Audia? If so, contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group, who has successfully recovered money for hundreds of investors in all 50 states, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. The firm will take the time to fully understand your situation and will carefully explain your legal options. Audia and brokerage firms Audia worked for deny any and all allegations of sales practice violations.
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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