James Alperin: Wells Fargo Advisor Faces $5mm Complaint

Westport, Connecticut financial advisor James Alperin (CRD# 2467392) recently received an investor complaint alleging that his conduct resulted in 7-figure damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Wells Fargo, having previously been registered with Morgan Stanley.

Mr. Alperin’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in December 2024, it alleges that as a representative of Wells Fargo Clearing Services, he made unauthorized trades involving equity products. The pending complaint alleges estimated damages of $5 million.

Wells Fargo’s website includes a profile that describes him as a member of The Voyage Group, a practice within the firm. “A good portion of his career was spent working with Major Hedge funds and Institutions on their equity allocations,” it explains. “For the last 6 years James has been focusing on helping Small business and Nonprofit Institutions with all their financial needs, including retirement planning, tax and estate planning strategies, insurance, employee benefits and corporate finance.”

Elsewhere, that page explains what investors can expect from working with The Voyage Group. “Your financial needs and goals are uniquely your own,” it states. “When investing or working with us, you’ll benefit from a flexible, customizable planning approach and the support of a company dedicated to helping investors thrive and succeed.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, James Alperin holds 29 years of securities industry experience. Based in Westport, Connecticut, he has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Morgan Stanley since 2019. His past registrations include Morgan Stanley, Northland Securities, C & Company/Pineridge Group, Rodman & Renshaw, Caris & Company, Kaufman Bros, and Soundview Financial Group. He holds 20 state licenses. (Information current as of January 12, 2025.)

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