Matthew Stratman Tied To Western International Securities Investors’ Unsuitable Advice Disputes

Investors potentially incurred losses because of securities broker Matthew Thomas Stratman [CRD: 5834026, Westlake Village, California], according to publicly available information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Stratman worked for Western International Securities Inc. from September 27, 2017, to December 31, 2023. Keep reading for details about Stratman’s disclosures.

Western International Securities Investor Accused Stratman Of Unsuitable Recommendations

Particularly, on September 5, 2025, a Western International Securities Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-01836 about Matthew Stratman. Mainly, the client alleged that Stratman made unsuitable recommendations in August 2019 involving corporate bonds, specifically GWG L-Bonds. For this reason, the investor allegedly incurred damages connected to those corporate bonds. Consequently, the client requested damages of $5,000 or greater in compensation from Western International Securities Inc. or Stratman. It appears that this arbitration is pending a resolution.

Matthew Stratman Disclosed Unsuitable Advice Allegations By Western International Securities Client

Specifically, a client of Western International Securities Inc. disputed Matthew Stratman’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 25-00871. Allegedly, Stratman made unsuitable and misleading investment recommendations of corporate bonds. As a result, Western International Securities Inc. opted to settle the matter on July 28, 2025, by compensating the client in the amount of $6,000.

Stratman Disclosed Negligence, Misrepresentations Allegations By Western International Securities Inc. Client

Also, a client of Western International Securities Inc. contested Matthew Stratman’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 23-00769. Allegedly, Stratman was negligent and made misrepresentations and omissions of material fact. It appears that Stratman caused the client to sustain damages associated with corporate bonds. Therefore, Western International Securities Inc. opted to settle the matter on April 30, 2024, by compensating the client in the amount of $36,000.

Western International Securities Inc. Investor Accused Matthew Stratman Of Unsuitability

Notably, a Western International Securities Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-01709 about Matthew Stratman. Primarily, the client alleged that Stratman made unsuitable recommendations concerning corporate bonds. Consequently, on May 12, 2023, Western International Securities Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $10,865.73 in damages.

Did You Sustain Losses Due To Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Stratman?

Do you have concerns or questions regarding investments you made with Matthew Stratman? You can contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities attorney about a possible recovery of your investment losses. For more than a decade, Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Stratman and brokerage firms Stratman worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.