Chris Yoda: ETP Complaint Against Merrill Lynch Advisor

Miami, Florida financial advisor Chris Yoda (CRD# 6151977) allegedly made unauthorized trades, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch.

Mr. Yoda’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in May 2025, it alleges that as a representative of Merrill Lynch, he made unauthorized trades involving exchange-traded products. The pending complaint alleges damages of an unspecified amount.

Merrill Lynch’s website includes a profile of Mr. Yoda that describes him as a member of The INFINSE Group, a practice within the firm. “His areas of focus include investment research and analysis, trade execution, and management of proprietary asset allocation models,” it explains. “Chris works closely with industry professionals and clients to design tailored financial strategies that integrate the firm’s robust capabilities.”

Elsewhere on the website, the practice describes its mission and approach to servicing its clients. “We believe your unique goals should be at the center of all of your financial decisions and form the foundation of your financial strategy,” it explains. “Our philosophy celebrates collaboration. Working with a team of specialists, we draw on the resources and insights of a global financial institution to create strategies that reflect your aspirations for yourself and current and future generations of your family. Finally, we believe that while significant wealth brings complex challenges, our experience, passion and perspectives can help you simplify your life.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Chris Yoda holds seven years of securities industry experience. Based in Miami, Florida, he has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch since 2017 and 2018, respectively. His credentials include the passage of three securities industry qualifying exams: the Uniform Combined State Law Examination, or Series 66; the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; and the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7. He holds 26 state licenses. (Information current as of June 19, 2025.)

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