Investors apparently complained about securities broker William Scott Meador [CRD: 2202512, Naples, Florida], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Meador has worked with UBS Financial Services Inc. since September 22, 2008, as a broker, and since October 3, 2013, as an investment adviser. See the following information to understand more about the pending and resolved client disputes involving this broker.
UBS Broker Meador Involved In Client Dispute Over Unsuitable Equity Strategy
Evidently, a client of UBS Financial Services Inc. contested Scott Meador’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 24-02362 on November 1, 2024. Allegedly, Meador made unsuitable recommendations and failed to act in the client’s best interest. Supposedly, he allocated an account inappropriately in equities from 2008 to 2022. Consequently, the client seeks compensation from UBS Financial Services Inc. or Meador in the amount of $1,000,000.00 in this ongoing matter.
Merrill Lynch Client Accused Scott Meador Of Unsuitable Recommendations
Also, a Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 09-02045 about Scott Meador. Mainly, the client alleged that Meador made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the investor supposedly sustained damages. Therefore, on April 21, 2009, Merrill Lynch settled this matter by paying the client $40,000.00 in damages.
Do you have concerns or questions regarding investments you made with Scott Meador? Reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and talk with a securities attorney regarding a possible recovery recovery. Soreide Law Group has helped to recoup losses for clients throughout the United States. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Meador and brokerage firms Meador worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.