November 22, 2025

Lino Gutierrez Facing Merrill Lynch Investor Arbitration Claims About Unsuitable Advice

Investors apparently complained about securities broker Lino J. Gutierrez (also known as Joe Gutierrez and Lino M. Gutierrez) [CRD: 5527598, Stuart, Florida], according to public information on FINRA BrokerCheck. Evidently, Gutierrez worked for Merrill Lynch from June 29, 2017, to May 1, 2025, and for Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC from August 9, 2013, to July 6, 2017. Continue reading to discover more about the disclosures involving Gutierrez.

Merrill Lynch Investor Accused Joe Gutierrez Of Unsuitable Recommendations And Misrepresentation

Notably, on September 17, 2025, a Merrill Lynch client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-01976 about Lino Gutierrez. Primarily, the client alleged that Gutierrez made unsuitable recommendations and misrepresentations of material fact. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages associated with variable annuities and stocks. Consequently, the client requested $200,000 in compensation from Merrill Lynch or Gutierrez. It appears that this arbitration is pending a resolution.

Lino Gutierrez Disclosed Sales Practice Violation Allegations By Merrill Lynch Client

Notably, a client of Merrill Lynch disputed Lino Gutierrez’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01904 on September 4, 2024. Allegedly, Gutierrez did not act in the client’s best interest in 2020. It appears that Gutierrez caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client seeks compensation from Merrill Lynch or Gutierrez in the amount of $1,000,000 in this ongoing matter.

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

Do you need clarification on any investment losses relating to Lino Gutierrez? Contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities lawyer concerning a potential recovery of your investment losses. For years, Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Gutierrez and brokerage firms Gutierrez worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.

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