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.

Investors have come forward with complaints about securities broker Matthew Stern Buchsbaum [CRD#: 2220565, New York, New York]. Evidently, the securities broker, who worked for UBS Financial Services, discloses investor disputes on FINRA BrokerCheck. Evidently, UBS Financial Services clients allege misrepresentations and unsuitable recommendations. For more on these disclosures about Buchsbaum, see below. However, please note that the securities broker denies the allegations.
Evidently, on July 11, 2022, a UBS Financial Services client filed FINRA Arbitration #: 22-01541 about Matthew Buchsbaum. Particularly, the client alleged misrepresentations and unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages relating to an options overlay strategy. Therefore, the client requested $750,000 in compensation from UBS Financial Services or Buchsbaum. Evidently, this arbitration is pending a resolution. Still, the broker denies the allegations against him.
Also, a client of UBS Financial Services contested Matthew Buchsbaum's sales practices by filing Civil Suit #: 1:21-cv-10361 on December 10, 2021. Notably, accusations against the securities broker include omissions of risks. Allegedly, the Yield Enhancement Strategy that Buchsbaum sold or recommended resulted in damages. Therefore, the client seeks compensatory relief from UBS Financial Services in the amount of $1,200,000,000 in this ongoing matter.
Evidently, a client of UBS Financial Services contested Matthew Buchsbaum's sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration #: 21-02574 on October 12, 2021. Notably, accusations against the securities broker include unsuitable transactions and misrepresentations. Allegedly, the options overlay strategy that Buchsbaum sold or recommended resulted in damages. Therefore, the client seeks compensatory relief from UBS Financial Services or Buchsbaum in the amount of $1,500,000 in this ongoing matter.
Moreover, on September 28, 2020, a UBS Financial Services client filed FINRA Arbitration #: 20-03356 about Matthew Buchsbaum. Particularly, the client alleged misrepresentations and unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages relating to purchases or sales of options. Therefore, on July 7, 2022, UBS Financial Services settled this matter by paying the client $225,000.
Evidently, a client of UBS Financial Services contested Matthew Buchsbaum's sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration #: 20-01878 on June 15, 2020. Notably, accusations against the securities broker include unsuitable recommendations and misrepresentations. Allegedly, the options overlay strategy that Buchsbaum sold or recommended resulted in damages. Therefore, UBS Financial Services opted to settle the matter on March 1, 2022, by compensating the client in the amount of $3,500,000.
Also, clients of UBS Financial Services contested Matthew Buchsbaum's sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration #: 20-00459 on February 7, 2020. Notably, accusations against the securities broker include breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, violation of Florida laws and FINRA rules, misrepresentations, and unsuitability. Allegedly, the Yield Enhancement Strategy that Buchsbaum sold or recommended resulted in damages. Therefore, FINRA Arbitrators issued an Award dated February 3, 2022, compelling UBS Financial Services to compensate the clients in the amounts of $1,171,124.80 and $517,020.80, respectively.
Have you experienced damages by investing with Matthew Buchsbaum? If so, contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 and speak with a securities lawyer about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group, who has successfully recovered money for hundreds of investors in all 50 states, represents clients on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Please keep in mind that Buchsbaum and the brokerage firms Buchsbaum has associated with deny any and all allegations of sales practice violations.
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.
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