Former New York City financial advisor Deyon Robertson (CRD# 7493659) has been suspended in connection with allegedly improper investment recommendations....
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Bill Addison: Community Financial Advisor Faces $700K Complaint
Columbia, South Carolina financial advisor Bill Addison (CRD# 6152328) allegedly recommended unsuitable investments, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is a broker with LPL Financial and an investment advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, doing business as First Community Financial Consultants.
Spencer Miller: Private Placement Complaint Against Merrill Advisor
Westlake Village financial advisor Spencer Miller (CRD# 6273107) recently received an investor complaint alleging his advice resulted in losses. Records provided by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority show that he is a broker and an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch. He is also registered with the firm’s office in Boise, Idaho.
Randall Mason: $99K Complaint Against Cirrus Financial Group Advisor
A recent investor complaint against Centennial, Illinois financial advisor Randall Mason (CRD# 1758777) alleges that he recommended unsuitable investments. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is a broker and an investment advisor with Cetera Advisors, doing business as Cirrus Financial Group.
Cetera Advisor Stephen Lawler: Complaint Settles for $425K
Peoria, Illinois financial advisor Stephen Lawler (CRD# 1193477) has received multiple investor complaints alleging he recommended unsuitable investments. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is a broker and an investment advisor with Cetera Advisors and Cetera Investment Advisors, respectively, having previously been registered with First Allied Securities.
Ex-National Securities Advisor Michael Blueweiss Lands $100K Complaint
Melville, New York financial advisor Michael Blueweiss (CRD# 728969) allegedly recommended unsuitable investments, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is a broker with Arete Wealth Management, having previously been registered with National Securities Corporation.
Timothy Judson: Ex-Royal Alliance Advisor Faces $100K-$500K Complaint
McLean, Virginia financial advisor Timothy Judson (CRD# 709195) allegedly recommended unsuitable investments that resulted in six-figure damages, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is a broker and an investment advisor with Osaic Wealth, having previously been registered with Royal Alliance Associates.
Joseph Johnson: $300K Complaint Against Vanderbilt Advisor
A recent investor complaint against Woodbury, New York financial advisor Joseph Johnson (CRD# 1312422) alleged that his trading resulted in six-figure damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is a broker with Vanderbilt Securities and an investment advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services.
Joel Farnsworth: $4.2 Million Bond Complaint Against Wedbush Advisor
Los Angeles financial advisor Joel Farnsworth (CRD# 1980052) allegedly breached his fiduciary duty, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is a broker and an investment advisor with Wedbush Securities, and that he is also registered with the firm’s office in Tyler, Texas.
Randy Barkhurst: Pruco Advisor Faces $500K Complaint
Tualatin, Oregon financial advisor Randy Barkhurst (CRD# 2104888) recently received an investor complaint that alleges his conduct resulted in six-figure damages. Records maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority indicate that he is a broker with Pruco Securities and an investment advisor with Prudential Financial Planning Services.
Nir Regev: Complaint Against DFPG Advisor Settles for $287K
A recent investor complaint against St. Louis financial advisor Nir Regev (CRD# 1847410) reached a settlement of more than $250,000. Records maintained by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority indicate that he is a broker and an investment advisor with DFPG Investments, having previously been registered with VSR Financial Services.

