Investors potentially experienced sales practice violations by securities broker Lisa Aileen Pugel (also known as Lisa Aileen Klatt and Lisa Aileen Winski) [CRD: 2506156, Caledonia, Wisconsin], according to public information located on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Pugel worked for Avantax Investment Services Inc. from February 3, 1995, to September 5, 2025, and Avantax Advisory Services from August 8, 2012, to September 5, 2025, and she has been registered with Cetera Wealth Services LLC and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC since September 5, 2025. Investors are encouraged to continue reading to find out more about Pugel’s disclosures.
Evidently, a client filed a complaint about Lisa Pugel. Primarily, the client alleged that Pugel made misrepresentations concerning the surrender period tied to fixed annuities, which allegedly resulted in a surrender fee and market adjustment. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages related to fixed annuities. Therefore, on September 25, 2024, Avantax Investment Services Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $4,958.14 in damages.
Specifically, a client of Avantax Investment Services Inc. contested Lisa Pugel’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated May 26, 2023. Allegedly, Pugel made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Pugel allegedly caused the client to sustain damages connected to stocks, mutual funds, and variable annuities. Consequently, the client sought compensation from Avantax Investment Services Inc. or Pugel in the amount of $100,000 in this matter. However, the client withdrew this complaint.
Additionally, a client filed a complaint about Lisa Pugel. Mainly, the client alleged that Pugel signed their names on a client profile questionnaire and made misrepresentations regarding a variable annuity product with a long-term care rider. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages linked to variable annuities. As a result, on November 18, 2014, HD Vest settled this matter by paying the client $8,328.63 in damages.
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