January 27, 2024

Investigating Investor Concerns Involving Raul Benitez

Soreide Law Group is currently conducting an investigation into potential claims on behalf of investors who may have experienced losses with Raul Benitez [CRD#: 4457185, Aventura, Florida]. Evidently, he worked for Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC in Aventura, FL, from 2018 to 2023. Also, he worked for SunTrust Investment Services Inc. in Miami, FL, from 2014 to 2018. Benitez's actions as securities broker have raised various investor concerns. Here’s more on the investment disputes that involve him.

Truist Investment Services Inc. Client Accuses Benitez Of Unsuitable Trading

Evidently, a client of Truist Investment Services Inc. initiated FINRA Arbitration No. 23-03225 on November 7, 2023. The client alleged that Raul Benitez recommended an investment that was unsuitable. The client, who suffered losses on a Guaranteed Investment Contract (GIC), seeks compensatory damages ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. This arbitration is presently pending resolution.

SunTrust Investment Services Inc. Client Alleges Unsuitability By Raul Benitez

A SunTrust Investment Services Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 21-01667. Mainly, the investor contested Raul Benitez's recommendation of an investment in Northstar, resulting in losses on a Guaranteed Investment Contract (GIC). To resolve this, SunTrust Investment Services Inc. compensated the client $175,000 on September 9, 2022.

Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC Client Alleged Misrepresentation By Benitez

A client of Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC brought FINRA Arbitration No. 20-03932 regarding Raul Benitez. Namely, the investor accused him of making unsuitable recommendations and misrepresentations in 2019. The client was compensated $137,500 by Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC on January 31, 2022.

SunTrust Investment Services Client's Suitability Complaint Against Raul Benitez

Evidently, a SunTrust Investment Services client filed a complaint against Raul Benitez, alleging that an investment account he recommended was unsuitable. Supposedly, the securities broker caused the client to suffer losses. Therefore, SunTrust Investment Services addressed this by compensating the client $8,486.24 on March 11, 2019, in a settlement.

Seeking Redress For Losses Incurred Through Benitez

If you've encountered losses due to Raul Benitez's actions, it's imperative to explore your options. Reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 to discuss with a securities attorney the possibility of recovering your investment losses. Soreide Law Group, known for its nationwide assistance to investors, operates on a contingency fee basis, advancing all necessary costs. Benitez, along with Wells Fargo and SunTrust, contests any claims of inappropriate sales practices.

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