Richard Kersting Linked To Ameriprise Financial Investor Arbitration Claim About Unsuitable Advice

Investors apparently complained about securities broker Richard Timothy Kersting Jr. [CRD: 1835418, Naples, Florida], based on public information located on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Kersting worked for Ameriprise Financial Services LLC from October 20, 2021, to the present, and previously for Bruderman Asset Management LLC and Bruderman Brothers LLC from March 18, 2015, to October 28, 2021. See the following information to learn more about the disclosures involving this securities broker.

Ameriprise Investor Accused Kersting Of Unsuitable Recommendations

Particularly, on February 2, 2026, an Ameriprise Financial Services LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 26-00065 about Richard Kersting. Primarily, the client alleged that Kersting made unsuitable recommendations by suggesting an overly aggressive investment strategy that did not align with their investment profile. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages relating to variable annuities and stocks. As a result, the client requested $500,000 in compensation from Ameriprise Financial Services LLC or Kersting. BrokerCheck shows that this arbitration is pending a resolution.

Richard Kersting Disclosed Churning, Misrepresentation Allegations By Southwick Investments Client

Notably, a client of Southwick Investments and Josephthal Co. Inc. disputed Richard Kersting’s sales practices by filing NASD Arbitration No. 02-20948. Allegedly, Kersting engaged in churning, made misrepresentations, and made unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Kersting allegedly caused the client to suffer damages. Therefore, Southwick Investments and Josephthal Co. Inc. opted to settle the matter on July 23, 2003, by compensating the client in the amount of $24,500.

Were You Impacted By Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Kersting?

Did you experience losses because of Richard Kersting? You should contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk with a securities attorney about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for hundreds of investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Kersting and brokerage firms Kersting worked for deny any accusations of sales practice violations.