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According to a recent article in LeapRate.com, it was reported that GTS Securities was fined a total of $150,000 by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The FINRA report lists the date initiated as February 13, 2025. FINRA said in its release that the fine is for publishing inaccurate trade execution reports and failing to maintain […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Lorraine Gallette (also known as Lorraine Marie Schmidt) (CRD#: 6192487, El Dorado Springs, Missouri). Gallette was previously registered with Coastal Equities Inc. from July 2013 to January 2021 and later joined Moloney Securities Co. Inc., where she remained until April 2022. Recent disclosures reveal […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Lawrence Roger Rice (CRD#: 375304, Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida). Rice was previously registered with multiple firms, including Centaurus Financial Inc. (2022-2024) and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. (2014-2022). Recent disclosures indicate that FINRA has permanently barred Rice from acting as a broker or associating […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Laura Casey (also known as Laura H. Casey, Laura Aline Hubbard, and Laura H. Hubbard) [CRD: 2684465, Red Bank, New Jersey]. Laura Casey worked for Morgan Stanley from July 2018 to September 2022 and later joined Capitol Securities Management Inc. in August 2022. However, […]

Complaint Against WILLIAM CARL WESTCOTT The FINRA BrokerCheck report for WILLIAM CARL WESTCOTT (Bill Westcott) disclosed a complaint from an investor regarding an alleged unsuitable investment recommendation by the firm.  WILLIAM CARL WESTCOTT is a financial advisor/broker based in Tucson, Arizona, and is registered with LPL Financial as both a broker and an investment advisor. […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Laura Beth Barnes (CRD#: 4482198, Winterset, Iowa). Barnes previously worked for Moloney Securities Co. Inc. from July 2012 to December 2024 and for Eagle One Investments LLC from July 2005 to July 2012. Recent disclosures highlight regulatory actions against Barnes concerning violations of Regulation […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Kim Ray Kunz (CRD#: 718618, Atascadero, California). Kunz was previously registered with WestPark Capital Inc. from November 2017 to January 2025, and has worked at several other firms throughout his 44-year career in the securities industry. Recent disclosures highlight regulatory actions and client disputes […]

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Justin Y. Gerow (CRD: 4435995, Punta Gorda, Florida). Gerow was previously registered as a broker and investment adviser. His most recent employment was with LPL Financial LLC from January 2023 to May 2023, following a 21-year tenure at PFS Investments Inc. from 2001 to […]

Soreide Law Group, based in South Florida, has filed a FINRA arbitration on behalf of their client (Claimant) against: CONCORDE INVESTMENTS SERVICES, LLC. (Respondent) The Claimant resides in Southwest Florida and maintained a relationship with CONCORDE INVESTMENTS SERVICES and its Financial Advisor, Bart Harrison. The lawsuit alleges that CONCORDE INVESTMENTS SERVICES and Bart Harrison understood […]