Investors potentially experienced losses due to securities broker Ralph William Stockemer [CRD: 1844056, Dallas, Texas], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Evidently, Stockemer has been registered with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC since July 5, 2007. Below, you can discover more about the allegations reported about this broker.
Stockemer Disclosed Misappropriation By Northwestern Mutual Client
Specifically, a client of Northwestern Mutual contested Ralph Stockemer’s sales practices by filing Civil Action No. 24-00086 on June 25, 2024. Allegedly, Stockemer potentially aided the misappropriation of client funds. It appears that Stockemer caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, the client seeks damages from Northwestern Mutual or Stockemer in the amount of $1,000,000 in this ongoing matter.
According to the disclosure, plaintiffs include co-trustees of a family trust and a representative of an estate belonging to an account owner. The complaint alleges that the account owner's family members exerted undue influence, directing her to make unauthorized transfers. The case is currently pending in the 294th District Court of Van Zandt County, Texas.
What Is An Allegation Of Misappropriation Of Investment Funds?
An allegation of misappropriation of investment funds typically means that a financial professional improperly used or redirected a client’s money for unauthorized purposes. This may involve transferring funds to another account without permission, using client funds for personal gain, or otherwise diverting money in a way that violates trust and fiduciary duty.
Did You Invest Through Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Ralph Stockemer?
Are you concerned about your investments with Ralph Stockemer? If so, contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney concerning a potential recovery of investment-related losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the US, represents clients through a contingency fee basis, and advances all costs. Stockemer and brokerage firms Stockemer worked for deny any allegations of sales practice violations.