Chad Mehle: Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor Faces Suitability Allegations

Irvine, California financial advisor Chad Mehle (CRD# 7008517) recently received an investor complaint alleging that his conduct resulted in losses. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with JP Morgan Securities, having previously been registered with Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley.

Mr. Mehle’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in August 2024, it alleges that as a representative of Morgan Stanley, he recommended an unsuitable investment strategy involving the customer’s account “being used as collateral for a securities based loan.” The pending complaint alleges unspecified damages.

In the “About” section of his LinkedIn profile, Mr. Mehle describes his background and experience as a Vice President and Banker at JP Morgan, where he works with business owners, executives, community leaders, real estate developers, and other clientele. “I serve as a trusted advocate, leveraging the intellectual strength and unparalleled capabilities of J.P. Morgan to address the many elements of their complex financial scenarios,” he writes. “Whether individuals seek investing, lending, trust and estate planning, or have other sophisticated goals, I coordinate the specialists of the firm to deliver customized strategies that align with these interests.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Chad Mehle holds five years of securities industry experience. Based in Irvine, California, he has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with JP Morgan Securities since September 2023. His past registrations include Merrill Lynch (Newport Beach, California; 2022-2023) and Morgan Stanley (Beverly Hills, California; 2018-2022). His credentials include the passage of four securities industry qualifying exams: the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63; and the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, or Series 65. He holds 55 state licenses. (Information current as of September 15, 2024.)

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