Raffi Vartanian Of Morgan Stanley Terminated Over False Information About Financial Transactions

Investors potentially experienced sales practice violations by securities broker Raffi Robert Vartanian (also known as Ralph Robert Vartanian) [CRD: 2261085, Coral Springs, Florida], according to public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Vartanian worked for Morgan Stanley from September 8, 2023, to April 29, 2026, and previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. from September 11, 2013, to September 19, 2023. Keep reading to find out more about Vartanian’s disclosures.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Disaffiliated With Ralph Vartanian For Failure To Comply

Notably, on April 1, 2026, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney discharged Vartanian. Mainly, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney alleged that Vartanian inaccurately completed firm questionnaires concerning financial transactions and did not provide complete information during the firm's internal review process.

Raffi Vartanian Disclosed Unauthorized Trading And Unsuitable Advice Allegations By Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Client

Also, a client of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney contested Vartanian’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 15-01275. Allegedly, Vartanian made unsuitable recommendations and engaged in unauthorized trading involving municipal bonds connected to Puerto Rico bond investments, resulting in damages. Consequently, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney agreed to settle the matter on January 17, 2017, by compensating the client in the amount of $143,000.

A. F. Best Securities Inc. Investor Accused Ralph Vartanian Of Negligence And Breach Of Fiduciary Duty

Evidently, an A. F. Best Securities Inc. client filed NASD Arbitration No. 96-05336 about Raffi Vartanian. Primarily, the client alleged that Vartanian breached his fiduciary duty, made omissions, was negligent in connection with account-related activities. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages. Therefore, on July 8, 1997, A. F. Best Securities Inc. settled this matter.

Did You Sustain Losses Because Of Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Raffi Vartanian?

Do you have concerns or questions regarding investments you made with Raffi Vartanian? You should 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 country. Also, our securities lawyers handle cases on a contingency fee arrangement and advance all costs. Vartanian and brokerage firms Vartanian worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.