Investors have reportedly disputed the sales practices of securities broker Michael Laine [CRD: 1244072, El Segundo, California], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Michael Laine worked for LPL Financial LLC from September 8, 2009, to May 5, 2026, before registering with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and PKS Advisory Services LLC on April 10, 2026. Investors should continue reading to discover more about disclosures involving Michael Laine.
Specifically, a client filed a complaint about Michael Laine. Mainly, the client alleged that Laine failed to follow instructions by not verbally confirming withdrawals with the client. For this reason, the client allegedly incurred damages on stocks. Therefore, on December 6, 2025 LPL Financial LLC settled this matter by paying the client $105,500.
Particularly, a client of Associated Securities Corp. contested Michael Laine’s sales practices by filing NASD Arbitration No. 96-01536. Allegedly, Laine made misrepresentations and failed to supervise certain representatives in connection with the client’s account. It appears that Laine allegedly caused the client to experience damages. As a result Associated Securities Corp. agreed to settle the matter on August 15, 1996, by compensating the client.
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