Investors potentially experienced sales practice violations due to securities broker Sean P. Righter [CRD: 5419832, Irvine, California], according to disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck. Righter worked for Morgan Stanley from June 1, 2009 to February 12, 2025. Read on to understand more about the disclosures involving this broker.
Specifically, on March 12, 2025, a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-00507 about Sean Righter. Allegedly, Righter gave unsuitable advice about strategies involving stocks and exchange traded funds. Consequently, the client requested $1,300,000.00 in compensation from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney or Righter. Evidently, this arbitration is ongoing.
Particularly, on February 25, 2025, a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-00362 about Sean Righter. Mainly, the client alleged that Righter made unsuitable recommendations. So, the client requested compensation from Morgan Stanley Smith Barney or Righter. It appears that this arbitration is awaiting a resolution.
Additionally, a client filed a complaint about Sean Righter. Allegedly, Righter made unsuitable recommendations that went against the investor’s profile. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages linked to exchange traded funds and stocks. Consequently, on December 31, 2024, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney settled this matter by paying the client $20,000.00 in damages.
In addition, a client of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney took aim at Sean Righter’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 23-02361. The claim alleged unsuitable trading, resulting in damages linked to exchange traded funds. Therefore, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney opted to settle the matter on October 4, 2024, by paying the investor $315,000.00.
Also, a Morgan Stanley client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 23-00651 about Sean Righter. Supposedly, Righter recommended unsuitable stock trades for the client’s account. Consequently, on July 17, 2024, Morgan Stanley settled this matter by paying the client $1,200,000.00 in damages.
Are you concerned regarding investments you made with Sean Righter? If so, contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552. Speak with a securities lawyer concerning a potential recovery. Soreide Law Group is experienced at recovering losses for investors throughout the USA. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Righter and brokerage firms Righter worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.
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