Joel Freedman: $1.4mm Complaint Against Morgan Stanley Advisor

West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania financial advisor Joel Freedman (CRD# 1260557) recently received an investor complaint alleging that his conduct resulted in more than $1 million in damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is currently registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Morgan Stanley.

Mr. Freedman’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in January 2024, it alleges that as a representative of Morgan Stanley, he executed unauthorized trades involving stock products. The pending complaint alleges damages of $1,431,587.

Morgan Stanley’s website includes a profile of Mr. Freedman that describes him as a Managing Director of the Joel Freedman Group, a practice within the firm. “Joel Freedman leads a team that provides highly customized wealth management solutions to a select global clientele of successful individuals and families,” his profile states. “A designated International Client Advisor, Joel has the experience, support and resources needed to deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions to non-U.S. clients, including an understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities associated with each of their respective jurisdictions.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Joel Freedman holds 39 years of securities industry experience. Based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, he has been a broker and an investment advisor with Morgan Stanley since 2009. His past registrations include Citigroup Global Markets (West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania; 2009), Wachovia Securities (Conshohocken, Pennsylvania; 2002-2009), Investec (New York, New York; 2000-2002), Sonic Technologies (Iselin, New Jersey; 2000), Genesis Advisors (New York, New York; 1984-2000), and Gemstone Merchant Partners (St. John). His credentials include the passage of 16 securities industry qualifying exams, such as: the Financial and Operations Principal Examination, or Series 27; the Municipal Securities Principal Examination, or Series 53; the Futures Managed Funds Examination, or Series 31; the Municipal Securities Representative Examination, or Series 52TO; the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63; and the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, or Series 65. He holds 26 state licenses. (Information current as of January 30, 2024.)

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