Securities broker Kenneth Andrews Welsh [CRD: 4657872, Fairfield, New Jersey] is currently facing investor disputes, according to FINRA BrokerCheck. Evidently, he worked for Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2021. Soreide Law Group is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors who might have suffered financial losses linked to Welsh's practices. Here’s more on the investor disputes.
Particularly on December 8, 2023, a client of Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC brought forth allegations against Kenneth Welsh. The investor filed FINRA Arbitration No. 23-03478, accusing Welsh of making unsuitable investment recommendations in exchange-traded funds and unit investment trusts to increase his compensation. As a result, the client reportedly suffered losses and is seeking compensatory damages from Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC or Welsh in this ongoing matter.
Specifically, on July 22, 2022, a complaint about Kenneth Welsh was brought by a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney investor. The client alleged that Welsh misappropriated funds from their account on two occasions in 2012, resulting in damages amounting to $50,000. The investor sought this amount in compensation from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney or Welsh. The complaint was subsequently closed with no action on March 17, 2023.
A Wells Fargo Advisors LLC client raised concerns regarding Kenneth Welsh’s sales practices, as reported on November 19, 2021. The investor challenged Welsh's investment recommendations. Supposedly, Welsh's actions led to investment losses. Consequently, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC opted for a settlement on March 14, 2023, compensating the client $30,531.61.
Also, an investor filed a complaint against Kenneth Welsh, alleging the unauthorized opening of a margin account and unauthorized check writing from the investor's account. These actions reportedly led to damages. Subsequently, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC resolved the matter on December 15, 2021, by compensating the investor $357,525 in damages.
Specifically, a Wells Fargo Advisors LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-00311 concerning Kenneth Welsh. The investor accused Welsh of recommending unsuitable annuities and making unauthorized withdrawals. Supposedly, the client suffered damages. To avoid further litigation, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC settled the matter on October 31, 2023, by paying the client $5,850,000 in damages.
Another Wells Fargo Advisors LLC investor contested the sales practices of Kenneth Welsh. The client expected a stock purchase to be reflected in the next statement, but the order had not been executed by then. This reportedly resulted in damages. To resolve this, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC compensated the client $21,355.27 on September 16, 2021.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission initiated a case against Kenneth Welsh on October 28, 2021. The SEC accused Welsh of misappropriating at least $2,860,000 through unauthorized transactions and undisclosed sales. These activities reportedly affected elderly and less sophisticated clients. The case remains pending.
If you've incurred financial losses due to Kenneth Welsh, connect with Soreide Law Group online or call at (888) 760-6552 to explore options for recovering your investment losses. Operating on a contingency fee basis, Soreide Law Group is committed to assisting investors nationwide. Kenneth Welsh and his employers, including Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, dispute any claims of sales practice violations.
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