Joseph Barreca Focus Of First Horizon Advisors Investor Complaints About Unsuitable Advice

Investors potentially incurred losses because of securities broker Joseph Pierre Barreca Jr. (also known as Joe Barreca) [CRD: 3276048, Metairie, Louisiana], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. It appears that Barreca has worked for Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors since October 11, 2024, and previously worked for First Horizon Advisors Inc. from January 22, 2021, to October 15, 2024, and Infinex Investments Inc. from July 1, 2016, to January 22, 2021. Continue reading for details about Barreca’s disclosures.

First Horizon Advisors Investor Complaint About Joe Barreca Alleging Unsuitability And Illiquidity

Specifically, on June 13, 2025, a First Horizon Advisors Inc. client filed a complaint about Joseph Barreca Mainly, the client alleged that Barreca made unsuitable recommendations and failed to diversify the client’s account. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages associated with market linked notes. As a result, the client requested $300,000 in compensation from First Horizon Advisors Inc. or Barreca.

Joseph Barreca Faced Excessive Fees Allegations By First Horizon Advisors Client

Notably, a client of First Horizon Advisors Inc. contested Joseph Barreca’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated January 21, 2025. Allegedly, Barreca overcharged the client and improperly allocated the client’s assets. It appears that Barreca allegedly caused the investor to sustain damages. Therefore, the client sought compensation from First Horizon Advisors Inc. or Barreca in the amount of $5,657.98 in this matter. However, the firm denied this complaint.

First Horizon Advisors Inc. Investor Accused Joe Barreca Of Failing To Follow Instructions

Also, on April 4, 2023, a First Horizon Advisors Inc. client filed a complaint about Joseph Barreca. Primarily, the client alleged that Barreca failed to contact the client. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages connected to investments in an investment advisory account. Consequently, the client requested $70,000 in compensation from First Horizon Advisors Inc. or Barreca. However, the firm denied this complaint.

Joseph Barreca Disclosed Unauthorized Trading Allegations By First Horizon Advisors Inc. Client

Particularly, a client of First Horizon Advisors Inc. disputed Joseph Barreca’s sales practices, based on a complaint dated August 15, 2022. Allegedly, the securities broker engaged in unauthorized trading. It appears that Barreca allegedly caused the client to sustain damages linked to market-linked CDs and a market-linked note. As a result, the client sought compensation from First Horizon Advisors Inc. or Barreca in the amount of $22,000 in this matter. However, the firm denied this complaint.

Did You Invest With Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Joe Barreca?

Are you concerned regarding investments you made with Joseph Barreca? You can contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities lawyer about a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the US. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Barreca and brokerage firms Barreca worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.