Investors have reportedly disputed the sales practices of securities broker William Hohill Song [CRD: 4008256, Bakersfield, California], according to disclosures on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. It appears that Song has worked for LPL Financial LLC since November 30, 2022, after previously being registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC from December 7, 2017, to December 8, 2022. Read below for details about the disclosures involving this securities broker.
Unauthorized transactions occur when a securities broker or financial advisor places trades or conducts account activity without first obtaining the client’s permission. This can include executing purchases, sales, or exchanges that the client did not approve, signing documents without consent, or moving funds improperly. Such conduct can expose clients to unexpected risks, unwanted investments, or financial losses.
Specifically, on September 3, 2025, an LPL Financial client filed a complaint about William Song. Primarily, the client alleged that Song engaged in unauthorized transactions by signing annuity purchase documents without the client’s approval. The complaint also alleged that he borrowed funds from the client. For this reason, the client allegedly incurred damages. As a result, the client requested $459,999 in compensation from LPL Financial or Song.
Did you experience losses because of William Song? You can contact Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552. Talk with a securities attorney about a potential recovery of your investment losses. Soreide Law Group has recovered losses for investors throughout the United States. Also, the firm takes cases on a contingency fee arrangement and advances all costs. Song and the brokerage firms Song worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.
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