Investors apparently complained about securities broker Shaun Joseph Grimaldi [CRD: 4529021, Red Bank, New Jersey], based on public information on FINRA BrokerCheck. Evidently, Grimaldi has been registered with Garden State Securities Inc. since August 2, 2024. He previously worked for J.H. Darbie Co. Inc. from May 9, 2024, to August 2, 2024, and for E1 Asset Management Inc. from April 11, 2003, to May 8, 2024. Continue reading to discover more about Grimaldi’s disclosures involving investor disputes and FINRA arbitration awards.
E1 Asset Management Inc. Investor Accused Grimaldi Of Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
Particularly, an E1 Asset Management Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 23-00643 about Shaun Grimaldi. The client alleged that Grimaldi was negligent, breached his fiduciary duties, made unsuitable recommendations, and failed to supervise. For this reason, the investor allegedly incurred damages. Consequently, on April 3, 2024, a FINRA Arbitration Panel issued an Award ordering E1 Asset Management Inc. and Grimaldi to pay the client $1,604,814 in compensatory damages.
Shaun Grimaldi Disclosed Misrepresentation Allegations By E1 Asset Management Inc. Client
Specifically, a client of E1 Asset Management Inc. contested Shaun Grimaldi’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Grimaldi made misrepresentations of material fact and unsuitable investment recommendations. It appears that Grimaldi caused the client to sustain damages associated with stocks and options. Therefore, E1 Asset Management Inc. opted to settle the matter on August 4, 2015, by compensating the client in the amount of $7,500.
E1 Asset Management Inc. Investor Accused Grimaldi Of Breach Of Contract, Unsuitable Recommendations
Notably, a client filed a complaint about Shaun Grimaldi. Mainly, the client alleged that Grimaldi breached a contract, made unsuitable recommendations, made misrepresentations of material fact, was negligent, and negligently supervised certain representatives. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages linked to stocks. As a result, on January 8, 2016, E1 Asset Management Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $21,000 in damages.
Shaun Grimaldi Disclosed Negligence Allegations By E1 Asset Management Inc. Client
Additionally, a client of E1 Asset Management Inc. disputed Grimaldi’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 14-02830. Allegedly, Grimaldi made unsuitable recommendations, was negligent, and made misrepresentations of material fact. It appears that Grimaldi caused the client to sustain damages connected to stocks. Consequently, E1 Asset Management Inc. opted to settle the matter on January 8, 2016, by compensating the client in the amount of $21,000.
Have You Made Investments Through Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Grimaldi?
Are you concerned regarding investments you made with Shaun Grimaldi? You can contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and talk to a securities lawyer concerning a potential recovery of your investment losses. For more than a decade, Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the country. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Grimaldi and brokerage firms Grimaldi worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.