Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Michael Gregory Culwell (also known as Mike Culwell) [CRD#: 5989109, Irvine, California]. Michael Culwell is currently registered with Emerson Equity LLC since November 8, 2013, and has 13 years of experience in the securities industry.
Michael Culwell’s employment history includes working for ARI Financial Services, Inc. from March 26, 2013, to November 5, 2013, Xnergy Financial LLC from November 30, 2012, to February 7, 2013, Dimirak Securities Corporation from December 9, 2011, to December 31, 2012, and Heritage Financial Systems, Inc. from October 28, 2011, to November 30, 2011.
Recent disclosures reveal concerns about Culwell’s conduct, including allegations of misrepresentation, unsuitable transactions, and elder abuse.
On January 31, 2024, a client of Emerson Equity LLC filed an arbitration claim alleging misrepresentation and unsuitable transactions. Specific allegations include breach of fiduciary duty, violations of FINRA, NYSE, and SEC rules, negligence, elder abuse, and unjust enrichment. The product involved is a Delaware Statutory Trust. FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01428 is awaiting a resolution. The client requested $444,000 in compensation.
On February 8, 2021, a client of Emerson Equity LLC alleged that Michael Culwell failed to conduct reasonable due diligence, recommended unsuitable transactions, and made material misrepresentations and omissions in recommending securities transactions. The dispute stemmed from transactions involving direct participation programs and limited partnership interests in January and February 2018. Evidently, the firm settled this matter for $130,000. However, Culwell vehemently denied the allegations, asserting his belief in the product’s merits as he was personally invested in it.
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