Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Michelle Elise Anthony (also known as Michelle Elise Murphy, Michelle Elise Murphy Anthony, Michelle Elise Murphy-Wall) [CRD#: 4512228, Tucson, Arizona]. Michelle Anthony has worked in the securities industry for over 21 years and is currently registered with Centaurus Financial Inc. in Tucson, Arizona. Since August 2014, she has been registered with Centaurus Financial Inc.
Recent disclosures reveal concerns about Anthony’s conduct, including allegations of recommending unsuitable, high-risk, and illiquid investments.
Client Complaints and Settlements About Alleged Unsuitable Recommendations, Misrepresentation
On June 25, 2024, a client of Centaurus Financial Inc. filed a FINRA arbitration claim [FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01355] alleging that Anthony recommended and misrepresented unsuitable, high-risk, and illiquid investments in April 2021, breaching her fiduciary duty. The client is seeking damages of $100,000. This matter is currently pending resolution.
On July 28, 2023, another client of Centaurus Financial Inc. alleged that Anthony recommended unsuitable, high-risk, and illiquid investments. The client requested $117,000 in damages. On March 4, 2024, the dispute closed with no action taken.
On June 29, 2023, a client of Centaurus Financial Inc. filed a complaint alleging that Anthony recommended a high-risk, unsuitable, and illiquid investment in January 2021. The client sought $100,000 in damages. On March 15, 2024, Centaurus Financial Inc. settled the matter for $59,709.66. Anthony denied any wrongdoing.
On May 9, 2022, a client of Centaurus Financial Inc. alleged that Anthony recommended illiquid investments between 2020 and 2021. The client sought $100,000 in damages. On July 7, 2023, the firm settled the case for $47,500. Anthony denied any wrongdoing.
Employment Termination of Michelle Anthony from Wells Fargo Advisors
On August 8, 2014, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC permitted Anthony to resign following concerns about an inaccurate document she provided to a third party. Anthony denies the allegations and asserts that her departure was voluntary.
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