John Alex (CRD: 2020710) settled customer disputes at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services between 2011 and 2025, according to BrokerCheck, which lists him as John L. Alex.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck shows disclosures about securities broker Leslie Ann Lauer [CRD: 2941432, Columbus, Ohio]. Evidently, Lauer worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. from May 2, 2006, to August 29, 2023, before joining RBC Capital Markets LLC in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 18, 2023. Keep reading to learn more about the client disputes Lauer has faced during her time in the securities industry.
On February 22, 2024, a client of UBS Financial Services Inc. made a complaint about Leslie Lauer, alleging that Lauer made misleading or false statements about hedge funds and failed to disclose fees. The client claimed these actions were not in the trustee's best interest and asked for compensatory damages. However, UBS Financial Services denied this complaint, and no compensation was awarded.
On January 5, 2024, a client of UBS Financial Services Inc. initiated FINRA Arbitration No. 23-03550, accusing Leslie Lauer of making misrepresentations and providing unsuitable recommendations. The client asked for $500,000 to $1,000,000 in damages. This matter is pending further resolution.
Contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 to speak with a securities attorney for more information. Lauer and the firms she worked for deny any allegations of sales practice violations. Soreide Law Group has experience representing investors throughout the country. The firm handles cases on a contingency basis.
John Alex (CRD: 2020710) settled customer disputes at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services between 2011 and 2025, according to BrokerCheck, which lists him as John L. Alex.
Sam Bhushan (CRD: 4884717) is named in several pending customer complaints and one settled dispute, according to his BrokerCheck report.
Sterling Louviere (CRD: 2021328), listed on BrokerCheck as Sterling Vaughn Louviere, is named in a pending customer claim over Reg D private placements, with Cabin Securities as the firm named.
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