One or more investors potentially experienced sales practice violations because of securities broker Samuel Starr (also known as Sam Starr) [CRD: 1893387, Hyannis, Massachusetts], based on publicly available information reported on FINRA BrokerCheck. Samuel Starr worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. from June 12, 2008, to January 11, 2019, and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since January 2, 2019. Keep reading to find out more Samuel Starr’s regulatory disclosures and the client disputes he has been involved in.
Notably, on July 22, 2024, a Wells Fargo Advisors client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01575 about Samuel Starr. Mainly, the client alleged that Starr made omissions about fees, commissions, and penalties relating to investments. For this reason, the client allegedly sustained damages. As a result, the client requested compensation from Wells Fargo Advisors or Starr. It appears that this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Evidently, a client of Wachovia Securities contested Samuel Starr’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Starr made improper sales of auction rate securities. Supposedly, Starr caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, Wachovia Securities opted to settle the matter on August 15, 2008, by compensating the client in the amount of $25,000.00.
Do you have concerns or questions regarding investments you made with Samuel Starr? You can get in touch with Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney about a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for clients throughout the US. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Starr and the firms Starr worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.
Soreide Law Group has filed a FINRA arbitration on behalf of our clients (Claimants) against: CONCORDE INVESTMENTS SERVICES, LLC, and BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC (Respondents). The Claimants are in their late 70s, retired, and according to the lawsuit, were not looking to take any unnecessary risks with their retirement savings. The Claimants […]
THEODORE WILLIAM BYRER (THEODORE W BYRER, TED BYRER) was registered as a broker with MORGAN STANLEY of Indianapolis, Indiana, from 11/11/2013 - 04/20/2023. He was most recently registered with INTERNATIONAL ASSETS ADVISORY, INC of Westfield, Indiana, from 05/09/2023 - 09/17/2024. According to his BrokerCheck CRD report, dated 7/23/2026, THEODORE W BYRER was suspended for 14 […]
MARK LAWRENCE SULLIVAN (MARK SULLIVAN, MARK L SULLIVAN), formerly with UBS Wealth Management USA in New York City, was fined $10,000 and suspended for three months by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) over allegations that he traded in customers’ accounts without the proper approval. Sullivan was previously registered both as a broker and as an […]
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