Chris Angelino: Misrepresentation Complaint Against Merrill Advisor

A recent investor complaint against Huntersville, North Carolina financial advisor Chris Angelino (CRD# 2685937) alleges that his advice resulted in damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch.

Mr. Angelino’s BrokerCheck report discloses two investor complaints. The most recent, filed in September 2026, alleges that as a representative of Merrill Lynch, he made misrepresentations of material facts in connection with the customer’s account. The pending complaint alleges unspecified damages.

A second investor complaint, filed in May 2015, alleged that as a representative of Merrill Lynch, he made unsuitable investment recommendations. The complaint alleged unspecified damages and was denied by the firm.

Investors should be aware that industry rules and standards forbid advisors like Mr. Angelino from misrepresenting material facts relating to the investments they recommend to their customers. FINRA Rule 2020 specifically stipulates that no broker shall “effect any transaction in, or induce the purchase or sale of, any security by means of any manipulative, deceptive or other fraudulent device or contrivance.” A material fact, for reference, is a piece of information that would pose a significant consideration to investors considering a product or strategy, such as the product’s liquidity or whether it protects the investor’s principal. Brokers who misrepresent investments may be liable in the event of losses and/or subject to disciplinary action.

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Chris Angelino holds 30 years of securities industry experience. Based in Huntersville, North Carolina, he has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch since 2008. His past registrations include Citigroup Global Markets and Merrill Lynch. His credentials include the passage of seven securities industry qualifying exams: the General Securities Sales Supervisor – General Module Examination, or Series 10; the General Securities Sales Supervisor – Options Module Examination, or Series 9; the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the Futures Managed Funds Examination, or Series 31; the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, or Series 65; and the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63. He holds 34 state licenses. (Information current as of October 12, 2026.)

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