Paul Escudero Connected To Cetera Advisors Investor Complaint Regarding Unsuitable Trading

Investors have reportedly disputed the sales practices of securities broker Juan Paul Escudero (also known as Juan Pablo Escudero) [CRD: 2111381, Orange, California], based on public information located on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Escudero has worked for Cetera Advisors LLC since September 8, 2022, for Cetera Investment Advisers LLC since November 12, 2020, and for Orange Capital Management Inc. since April 9, 2001; previously, he worked for First Allied Securities Inc. from May 30, 2008, to September 8, 2022, and for First Allied Advisory Services Inc. from January 1, 2007, to November 12, 2020. Investors are encouraged to review the disclosures below to discover more about the allegations associated with Escudero.

Cetera Advisors Investor Accused Escudero Of Unsuitable Recommendations

Notably, on November 11, 2025, a Cetera Advisors LLC client filed a complaint about Paul Escudero. Mainly, the client alleged that Escudero made unsuitable recommendations by using an unsuitable and unmonitored strategy. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages connected to mutual funds. As a result, the client requested compensation from Cetera Advisors LLC or Escudero.

Paul Escudero Disclosed Sales Practice Violation Allegations By First Allied Securities Inc. Client

Particularly, a client of First Allied Securities Inc. disputed Escudero’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Escudero made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Escudero caused the client to experience damages relating to REITs. Consequently, First Allied Securities Inc. opted to settle the matter on January 28, 2016, by compensating the client in the amount of $5,750.

FFP Securities Inc. Investor Accused Escudero Of Unsuitable Advice

Specifically, a client filed a complaint about Paul Escudero. Primarily, the client alleged that Escudero made unsuitable recommendations. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages linked to life insurance products. Therefore, on December 23, 2004, FFP Securities Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $1,220 in damages.

Paul Escudero Disclosed Breach Of Fiduciary Duty, Negligence Allegations By FFP Securities Inc. Client

Evidently, a client of FFP Securities Inc. contested Paul Escudero’s sales practices by filing NASD Arbitration No. 02-02288. Allegedly, Escudero breached his fiduciary duty, was negligent, made misrepresentations, made omissions, and made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Escudero caused the client to sustain damages associated with investments. As a result, FINRA Arbitrators issued an Award dated April 30, 2003 compelling FFP Securities Inc. and Escudero to compensate the client in the amount of $3,157.

Were You Impacted By Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Escudero?
Do you need clarification on any investment losses relating to Paul Escudero? You can contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities attorney regarding a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Escudero and brokerage firms Escudero worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.