Investors potentially experienced losses due to securities broker Steven Richard Baaden (also known as Steve Baaden [CRD: 1266766, Dallas, Texas], according to disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck. It appears that Steven Baaden worked for Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Incorporated from June 2011 to January 2013, and is currently registered with Oppenheimer Co. Inc. since February 12, 2013. Keep reading to learn more about the disclosures involving Baaden and allegations of misconduct.
Specifically, on February 14, 2024, an Oppenheimer Co. Inc. client filed a complaint about Steven Baaden. The client alleged that Baaden failed to follow instructions. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on CDs. Therefore, the client requested $10,000 in compensation from Oppenheimer Co. Inc. or Baaden.
Evidently, a client of Oppenheimer Co. Inc. contested Steven Baaden’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration No. 21-00276. Allegedly, Baaden made unsuitable recommendations, breached a contract, and breached his fiduciary duty. Supposedly Baaden caused the client to sustain damages on stocks. As a result, Oppenheimer Co. Inc. opted to settle the matter on June 10, 2022, by compensating the client in the amount of $180,000.
Specifically, a client filed a complaint about Steven Baaden. The client alleged that Baaden engaged in unauthorized trading concerning stocks. Therefore, on May 8, 2013, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Incorporated settled this matter by paying the client $11,337.21 in damages.
Also, a client of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Incorporated contested Steven Baaden’s sales practices, according to a complaint. Allegedly, Baaden engaged in unauthorized trading and caused the client to pay excessive charges. Supposedly Baaden caused the client to sustain damages on over-the-counter equities. As a result, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith Incorporated opted to settle the matter on March 22, 2013, by compensating the client in the amount of $25,494.18.
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