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 reveals disclosures concerning securities broker Max Joseph Birkinbine [CRD: 6836583, North Oaks, Minnesota]. Birkinbine joined Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. on August 11, 2017. According to public records, Birkinbine has been involved in client disputes containing allegations of unsuitable recommendations. Keep reading to learn more about these issues.
On March 1, 2024, a client of Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-00402, accusing Max Birkinbine of breaching his fiduciary duty and violating the Minnesota Uniform Securities Act. The client claimed these violations occurred in connection with the sale of Bakkan Income Fund LLC, Bakkan Drilling Fund and GWG L Bonds while Birkinbine worked for Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. The client asked for $120,000 in damages. This matter is currently pending a resolution.
On January 19, 2024, a client of Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-00081, accusing Birkinbine of making unsuitable recommendations, breaching his fiduciary duty, negligence, and violating Regulation Best Interest concerning the sale of GWG L Bonds. The client asked for $85,000 in damages. This matter is currently pending a resolution.
For more information, contact Soreide Law Group online or call (888) 760-6552 to speak with a securities attorney. Birkinbine and Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. deny all 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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