Investors reportedly complained about securities broker Lawrence Joshua Nagel [CRD: 3040736, Louisville, Kentucky], based on public information found on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Nagel has worked for Merrill Lynch since October 23, 2009. Read below to discover more about the disclosures involving Nagel and what they may mean for investors.
Merrill Lynch Investor Accused Nagel Of Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
Evidently, a Merrill Lynch client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-00972 about Lawrence Nagel. Primarily, the client alleged that Nagel breached his fiduciary duty, made omissions, was negligent, breached a contract, violated Kentucky’s Securities Act, and was negligently supervised. Consequently, the investor allegedly incurred damages. Therefore, on November 26, 2024, a FINRA Arbitration Panel issued an Award ordering Merrill Lynch and Nagel to pay the client $25,856.00 in compensatory damages.
Lawrence Nagel Disclosed Unsuitable Recommendations Allegations By Merrill Lynch Client
Also, a client of Merrill Lynch disputed Lawrence Nagel’s sales practices by bringing FINRA Arbitration No. 21-00680. Allegedly, Nagel made unsuitable investment recommendations and omitted material facts. It appears that Nagel caused the client to sustain damages connected to mutual funds. As a result, Merrill Lynch agreed to settle the matter on April 20, 2022, by paying $50,000.00.
Merrill Lynch Investor Accused Nagel Of Misrepresentation
Particularly, on April 29, 2024, a Merrill Lynch client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-00807 about Lawrence Nagel. The client alleged that Nagel recommended unsuitable investments and made misrepresentations. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages linked to corporate bonds and variable annuities. For this reason, the client requested compensation from Merrill Lynch or Nagel. This arbitration is pending a resolution.
Have You Made Investments Through Securities Broker Lawrence Nagel?
Did you experience losses because of Lawrence Nagel? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities attorney about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for clients throughout the country. The firm also works by a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Nagel and brokerage firms Nagel worked for deny all allegations of sales practice violations.