Investors may have incurred losses because of securities broker William Stephen Jones (also known as Steve Jones) [CRD: 867147, Anderson, South Carolina], based on disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Jones has worked for Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. since January 2, 2018. Keep reading to find out more the client disputes and settlements involving this securities broker.
LPL Financial Investor Accused Jones Of Unsuitable Recommendations
Evidently, an LPL Financial LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01452 about Stephen Jones. Allegedly, Jones made REIT recommendations that did not align with the clients' risk tolerance and objectives. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on real estate securities. Therefore, on May 6, 2025, LPL Financial settled this matter by paying the client $80,000.00 in damages.
Stephen Jones Disclosed Unsuitable Advice Allegations By Royal Alliance Client
Additionally, a client of Royal Alliance Associates contested Stephen Jones’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated June 29, 2005. Allegedly, Jones made unsuitable recommendations involving the allocation of an inherited account. Supposedly, Jones caused the client to sustain damages on variable annuities. Consequently, the client sought compensation from Royal Alliance Associates or Jones in the amount of $5,000.00 in this matter. However, the firm denied this complaint.
Were You Impacted By Securities Broker / Financial Advisor Jones?
Are you concerned regarding investments you made with Stephen Jones? Reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and speak to a securities attorney about a potential recovery of your losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the US. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Jones and the firms Jones worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.