Soreide Law Group is reviewing potential investor claims on behalf of individuals who incurred losses from securities broker Scott Jason Lee [CRD: 4409541, Cold Spring, Minnesota]. Lee was previously registered with Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. from April 1, 2019, to June 22, 2021, and Moloney Securities Co. Inc. from April 5, 2016, to April 2, 2019. For a better understanding of the issues surrounding Lee's conduct, continue reading below.
Moloney Securities Co. Inc. Client’s Suitability Allegations Against Lee
Notably, on June 6, 2023, a Moloney Securities Co. Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 23-01588 about Lee. Specifically, the client alleged that Lee engaged in unsuitable recommendations and was negligent. Consequently, the client reportedly sustained damages involving corporate bonds. As a result, the client requested $500,000 in compensation from Moloney Securities Co. Inc. or Lee. Currently, this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Scott Lee Disclosed Negligence Allegations By Moloney Securities Co. Inc. Client
Particularly, a client of Moloney Securities Co. Inc. contested Scott Lee’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 23-00744 on April 3, 2023. Notably, the claim alleged negligence and unsuitable recommendations. It appears that Lee caused the client to sustain damages on direct investments. Therefore, the client seeks compensation from Moloney Securities Co. Inc. or Lee in the amount of $150,000 in this ongoing matter.
Investor Accused Lee Of Sales Practice Violations
Also, on April 10, 2023, a Moloney Securities Co. Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 23-00821 about Scott Lee. The client alleged that Lee engaged in unsuitable recommendations and negligence. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on corporate bonds. Therefore, the client requested $103,000 in compensation from Moloney Securities Co. Inc. or Lee. This arbitration is pending a resolution.
Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. Investor Accused Scott Lee Of Unsuitable Investments And Failure To Supervise
Additionally, a client of Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-02241 about Scott Lee. Namely, the client alleged that Lee breached his fiduciary duty and that the firm failed to supervise. The claims involved GWG L Bonds, resulting in alleged damages of $350,000. This case, received on October 10, 2022, was settled on August 24, 2023, with Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. compensating the client $250,000 in damages.
Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. Investor Accused Scott Lee Of Breach Of Fiduciary Duty, Due Diligence Failures
Another client of Moloney Securities Co. Inc. and Ausdal Financial Partners Inc. filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-02001 about Scott Lee. Specifically, the client alleged breach of fiduciary duty and insufficient due diligence. These allegations pertained to real estate securities, including GWG Holdings Inc. bonds and preferred stock, and Procaccianti Hotel REIT. The client estimated damages between $100,000 and $500,000. The matter was settled on January 12, 2024, for $7,500.
Seek Assistance For Losses Linked To Lee
Did you sustain losses because of securities broker Scott Lee? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and discuss with a securities attorney about potentially recovering your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has successfully recovered losses for investors across the United States, operates on a contingency fee basis, and advances all costs. Lee and the brokerage firms he worked for deny any wrongdoing regarding the alleged sales practice violations.