Michael Sears Accused of Unsuitable Recommendations at Questar Capital

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck discloses information about securities broker / financial advisor Michael Harris Sears [CRD: 2205917, Englewood, Florida]. Sears has worked for several employers, including Osaic Wealth Inc. in Virginia Beach, Virginia, since January 19, 2024, and previously with Woodbury Financial Services Inc. from March 1, 2019, to January 19, 2024. He also worked for Questar Asset Management Inc. and Questar Capital Corporation in Englewood, Florida, from December 1, 2006, to March 1, 2019. Sears has faced client disputes over his career, including allegations of unsuitable recommendations and unauthorized trading. Keep reading for more details on these disclosures.

Questar Capital Corporation Investor Accused Sears of Unsuitable Recommendations

On October 6, 2022, a client of Questar Capital Corporation filed a complaint accusing Michael Sears of making unsuitable recommendations in real estate securities. The client asked for $5,000 in damages; however, Questar Capital Corporation denied the complaint, and no compensation was awarded.

Alleged Misinformation on Variable Annuities by Michael Sears

Michael Sears was involved in another dispute that was resolved on March 4, 2016. A client accused Sears of providing misinformation that resulted in a loss of guaranteed income in a variable annuity. This matter settled for $53,500.

Accusations of Unsuitable Trading in Variable Annuities Involving Sears

On December 2, 2010, a client initiated a FINRA Arbitration Claim about Michael Sears, alleging unsuitable trading in variable annuities. The dispute was resolved with a $40,000 settlement to the client. FINRA Arbitration No. 08-04210.

Questar Capital Corporation Client Filed Complaint About Michael Sears for Unauthorized Trading

On April 13, 2009, a client of Questar Capital Corporation made a complaint alleging that Michael Sears engaged in unauthorized trading in stocks. The client requested damages, but the complaint was denied by the firm, resulting in no compensation.

Contact Soreide Law About Michael Sears Today

For more information, contact Soreide Law Group online or call (888) 760-6552 to speak with a securities attorney. Sears and the firms he worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations. Soreide Law Group has experience representing investors throughout the country. The firm handles cases on a contingency basis.