John Alex (CRD: 2020710) settled customer disputes at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services between 2011 and 2025, according to BrokerCheck, which lists him as John L. Alex.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disclosures about securities broker Timothy Joseph Banks (also known as Tim Banks) [CRD: 4497630, Creve Coeur, Missouri]. Banks has worked in the securities industry for 18 years, previously registered as a broker and currently acting as an investment adviser. His employment history includes positions at Private Client Services LLC (2018-2020) and LPL Financial LLC (2010-2018).
Recent disclosures reveal concerns about Banks’ conduct, including multiple client disputes alleging unsuitable investment recommendations.
On May 2, 2024, a client of LPL Financial LLC filed a FINRA arbitration claim (Case No. 24-00611) alleging that an investment made in 2014 was unsuitable for their investment objectives and risk tolerance. The claim is currently pending, with damages alleged to exceed $5,000.
Similarly, on January 24, 2024, another LPL Financial LLC client initiated FINRA arbitration (Case No. 24-00181), contending that an investment made in 2013 was unsuitable. This matter also remains pending, with damages alleged to exceed $5,000.
On July 28, 2020, a client of LPL Financial LLC alleged that Banks recommended non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other alternative investments between 2011 and 2013 that were unsuitable for their objectives. FINRA arbitration (Case No. 20-02392) resulted in a settlement of $5,000 on July 1, 2021.
On December 22, 2004, a client of American General Securities Incorporated filed a complaint alleging that Banks recommended two whole life insurance policies with annual premiums totaling $60,000, which were unsuitable for their retirement objectives. The complaint was later withdrawn on February 10, 2005.
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John Alex (CRD: 2020710) settled customer disputes at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services between 2011 and 2025, according to BrokerCheck, which lists him as John L. Alex.
Sam Bhushan (CRD: 4884717) is named in several pending customer complaints and one settled dispute, according to his BrokerCheck report.
Sterling Louviere (CRD: 2021328), listed on BrokerCheck as Sterling Vaughn Louviere, is named in a pending customer claim over Reg D private placements, with Cabin Securities as the firm named.
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