Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Sanjay Mathur (also known as Sanjay Mather) [CRD: 1144243, Irvine, California]. Mathur has over 41 years of experience in the financial industry, working for nine different firms during his career.
Notably, Mathur’s employment history includes his current registration as financial advisor / securities broker with RBC Capital Markets, LLC since March 20, 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC from April 2012 to March 2024. Recent disclosures raise concerns over client complaints, settlements, and a termination after allegations.
Wells Fargo Advisors Client Files Pending Arbitration Claim for Unsuitable Recommendations
On November 6, 2024, a client of Wells Fargo Advisors filed an arbitration claim alleging that Mathur recommended unsuitable investments in a high-risk foreign security between October 15, 2015, and March 20, 2024. The client claimed the recommendations were inappropriate given their age and retirement timeline.
Wells Fargo Advisors Client Allegations on Sanjay Mathur (Denied)
Evidently, on September 9, 2019, a client’s attorney alleged that Mathur failed to perform a suitability inquiry before recommending a security and did not disclose his financial interest in the investment. These allegations, related to the period from July 23, 2015, to September 9, 2019, are denied.
Wells Fargo Settled Complaints Involving Mathur
September 29, 2016 (Wells Fargo Advisors): A client alleged unsuitable recommendations for accounts opened in 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors resolved the claim on June 12, 2017, by paying $30,000. Mathur did not contribute to the settlement and stated that all trades were made with the client’s knowledge.
November 11, 2015 (Wells Fargo Advisors): A client alleged excessive trading and fees between April 30, 2012, and November 11, 2015. On August 1, 2016, the firm settled the claim for $45,000 without admitting liability.
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