March 10, 2026

Michael Montalvo Connected To Raymond James Investor Dispute About Failure To Repay Loan

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Investors apparently complained about securities broker Michael Montalvo [CRD: 4549103, Orlando, Florida], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Michael Montalvo worked for Cetera Investment Services LLC from March 25, 2019, to April 6, 2020, and Raymond James Associates Inc. from April 6, 2020, to June 23, 2025. Read on to learn more about Michael Montalvo’s disclosures.

Raymond James Investor Accused Montalvo Of Nonpayment On Client Loan

Specifically, on December 11, 2025, a Raymond James Associates Inc. client filed a complaint about Michael Montalvo. Primarily, the client alleged that Montalvo failed to repay an undisclosed loan. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages. As a result, the client requested $189,500 in compensation from Raymond James Associates Inc. or Montalvo.

Michael Montalvo Disclosed Borrowing Allegations By Raymond James Client

Additionally, a client of Raymond James Associates Inc. contested Montalvo’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Montalvo failed to repay the client after borrowing from them. It appears that Montalvo allegedly caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, Raymond James Associates Inc. opted to settle the matter on August 29, 2025, by compensating the client in the amount of $32,169.04.

Raymond James Disaffiliated With Montalvo For Client Loan

Notably, on June 18, 2025, Raymond James Associates Inc. disaffiliated with Montalvo. Particularly, Raymond James Associates Inc. alleged that Montalvo violated the firm’s policies relating to client loans.

Have You Made Investments Through Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Michael Montalvo?

Did you suffer any investment-related losses because of Michael Montalvo? You can contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities lawyer concerning a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for clients throughout the United States. Also, our securities lawyers work on a contingency fee arrangement and advance all costs. Montalvo and brokerage firms Montalvo worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.

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