Austin Dutton: Complaints Against New York City Financial Advisor

Settled and pending investor complaints against New York City broker Austin Dutton (CRD#: 2739167) allege conduct including negligence, misrepresentation, unsuitable recommendations, breach of fiduciary duty, and more. Dutton is a representative of Primex and a former representative of Newbridge Securities in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, according to information drawn from Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records.

A pending 2019 complaint alleges that as a representative of Newbridge Securities Corporation, Austin Dutton performed inadequate due diligence, acted negligently, misrepresented and omitted material facts, and breached his fiduciary duty. The complaint alleges damages of $230,000.

A pending 2019 complaint alleges that as a representative of Newbridge Securities Corporation, Austin Dutton breached his fiduciary duty, acted negligently, misrepresented and omitted material facts, and breached contract in connection to alternative investments. The complaint alleges damages of $12,000.

A pending 2018 complaint alleges that as a representative of Newbridge Securities, Austin Dutton misrepresented and omitted material facts, breached his fiduciary duty, and acted negligently. The complaint alleges damages of $250,000.

A pending 2018 complaint alleges that as a Newbridge representative, he recommended unsuitable investments in real estate investment trust products. The complaint alleges damages of $130,000.

A pending 2018 complaint alleges that as a Newbridge representative, he made unsuitable investment recommendations. The complaint alleges damages of $150,000.

A 2018 complaint alleged that as a Newbridge representative, he breached his fiduciary duty, misrepresented material facts, acted negligently, and made unsuitable recommendations. The complaint reached a settlement in 2019 of $9,000.

A 2017 complaint alleged that as a Newbridge representative, he recommended unsuitable investments, misrepresented material facts, and omitted material facts. The complaint reached a settlement of $12,500.

Austin Dutton has been registered as a broker and investment advisor with Primex in New York City since May 2019. His employment history includes Sandlapper Securities in Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Center Street Securities in Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Newbridge Securities Corporation in Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Boenning & Scattergood in Langhorne, Pennsylvania; Ferris Baker Watts in Baltimore, Maryland; AG Edwards & Sons in St. Louis, Missouri; and Prudential Securities in New York, New York. He currently holds two state licenses and has passed four securities industry qualification examinations.