Investors apparently complained about securities broker Stephanie Renee Hughes [CRD: 6563274, San Diego, California], according to public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. It appears that Hughes worked for Securian Financial Services Inc. from December 24, 2015, to August 10, 2023, and for Cetera Advisor Networks LLC from August 10, 2023, to June 3, 2025. Read below for details about the disclosures involving this securities broker.
Notably, a client filed a complaint about Stephanie Hughes. Primarily, the client alleged that Hughes made misrepresentations about a life insurance product. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained $18,000 in damages. Consequently, on September 27, 2025, Securian Financial Services Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $18,000 in damages.
Also, a client of Securian Financial Services Inc. disputed Stephanie Hughes’s sales practices, based on a complaint. Allegedly, Hughes made unsuitable recommendations involving a life insurance product. It appears that Hughes allegedly caused the investor to sustain damages. Therefore, Securian Financial Services Inc. opted to settle the matter on August 8, 2023, by compensating the client in the amount of $10,609.56.
Do you have concerns or questions regarding investments you made with Stephanie Hughes? Contact Soreide Law Group at (888) 760-6552 or online and consult with a securities attorney regarding a possible recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the country. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Hughes and brokerage firms Hughes worked for deny accusations of sales practice violations.
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