Marcus Decker: $250K Complaint Against LPL, Ex-MetLife Advisor

Fort Mill, South Carolina financial advisor Marcus Decker (CRD# 5200728) recently received an investor complaint alleging that his advice resulted in damages exceeding $200,000. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with LPL Financial.

Mr. Decker’s BrokerCheck report discloses multiple investor complaints. The most recent, filed in May 2026, alleges that as a representative of MetLife Securities, he recommended real estate investment trust (REIT) products that were not consistent with the customer’s investment objectives and risk tolerance. The pending complaint alleges damages of $250,000.

A second investor complaint, filed in 2019, alleged that as a representative of MML Investors Services, he misrepresented material facts, delayed an account transfer, and made unauthorized trades. The complaint alleged damages of $10,000 and was denied by the firm.

A third investor complaint, filed in 2018, alleged that as a representative of MSI Financial Services, he misrepresented an annuity contract. The complaint alleged unspecified damages and was denied by the firm.

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Marcus Decker holds 18 years of securities industry experience. Based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, he has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with LPL Financial since 2018. His past registrations include LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, and MSI Financial Services. His credentials include the passage of three securities industry qualifying exams: the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the Uniform Combined State Law Examination, or Series 66; and the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7. He is licensed in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. (Information current as of June 28, 2026.)

Carlson Law represents investors throughout the United States in claims against financial advisors and investment firms. If you or a loved one have suffered investment losses, please call us at 888-976-6111 or complete our contact form for a free and confidential consultation.