Jeffrey Tucker: Bond Complaint Against Ocala-Based Truist Advisor

Ocala, Florida financial advisor Jeffrey Tucker (CRD# 1974408) allegedly provided misleading information to an investor, according to a recent complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records indicate that he is a broker and an investment advisor with Truist Investment Services, having previously been registered with BB&T Securities.

Mr. Tucker’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in November 2022, the complaint alleges that as a representative of Truist Investment Services, he misrepresented an investment in a zero-coupon bond. The pending complaint alleges unspecified damages.

For reference, misrepresentation refers to the provision of false or misleading information concerning an investment product or strategy. It may take the form of fraudulent misrepresentation, in which a broker intentionally gives a broker misleading information to lead them into purchasing an investment, or it may take the form of negligent misrepresentation, in which the misleading information is provided as a result of carelessness. Investors who lose money on investments that were misrepresented may be able to bring a claim against their broker.

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Jeffrey Tucker holds 32 years of securities industry experience. Based in Ocala, Florida, he has been a broker and an investment advisor with Truist Investment Services and Truist Advisory Services, respectively, since 2021. His registration history includes BB&T Securities (Richmond, Virginia; 2015-2021), Wells Fargo Advisors (Ocala, Florida; 2000-2015), First Union Brokerage Services (Charlotte, North Carolina; 1995-2000), Barnett Investments (Jacksonville, Florida; 1994-1995), Invest Financial Corporation (Appleton, Wisconsin; 1992-1994), and Dean Witter Reynolds (Purchase, New York; 1990-1992). His credentials include the passage of seven securities industry qualifying exams: the General Securities Sales Supervisor – Options Module Examination, or Series 9; the General Securities Sales Supervisor – General Module Examination, or Series 10; the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; the National Commodity Futures Examination, or Series 3; 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 57 state licenses. (Information current as of January 13, 2023.)

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