Investors apparently complained about securities broker Weina Hou [CRD: 5901613, Redwood City, California], based on publicly available information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Hou worked for Cetera Investment Services LLC from December 4, 2018, to January 3, 2025, and has been registered with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since January 3, 2025. Keep reading to learn more about Hou’s disclosures.
Particularly, on September 11, 2025, a Cetera Investment Services LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 25-01911 about Weina Hou. Mainly, the client alleged that Hou made unsuitable recommendations. For this reason, the client allegedly experienced damages linked to structured products. Consequently, the client requested $700,000 in compensation from Cetera Investment Services LLC or Hou. It appears that this arbitration is ongoing.
Additionally, a client of Cetera Investment Services LLC disputed Weina Hou’s sales practices, according to a complaint dated September 30, 2024. Allegedly, Hou made misrepresentations. It appears that Hou allegedly caused the client to experience damages relating to corporate bonds. Therefore, the client sought compensation from Cetera Investment Services LLC or Hou in the amount of $5,000 or more in this matter.
Notably, a Cetera Investment Services LLC client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 22-02401 about Weina Hou. Primarily, the client alleged that Hou made misrepresentations and made unsuitable recommendations. Because of this, the client allegedly incurred damages connected to structured products. As a result, on May 21, 2024, Cetera Investment Services LLC settled this matter by paying the client $92,500 in damages.
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