Financial Advisor Complaints

D.A. Davidson & Co. recently terminated financial advisor Schuyler Grey (CRD#: 1131933) following serious allegations of unauthorized trading and violations of firm policy. This development is particularly notable not just for investors working with Schuyler Grey but for anyone considering the selection of a financial advisor. The incident brings renewed attention to the necessity of […]

Merrill Lynch and financial advisor Tanya Tang (CRD# 7176633) have recently come under increased investor scrutiny with a pending customer file a FINRA complaint that alleges a failure to follow client instructions. As investment fraud and mismanagement continue to pose notable risks to retail investors, this case highlights the importance of understanding both advisor obligations

Valmark Securities and its former advisor, William Olinger III (CRD #: 2289684), have recently been drawn into the spotlight following a significant investor file a FINRA complaint. This situation highlights the ongoing importance of due diligence for anyone working with a financial advisor, no matter how reputable they may initially appear. Recent Investment Dispute Raises

David Lerner Associates is once again under the spotlight following a recent investor file a FINRA complaint involving longtime broker Howard Roth. Based in White Plains, New York, Howard Roth (CRD# 867754) has served with David Lerner Associates since 1979, bringing a notable 46-year tenure in the financial services industry. With credentials that include the

Valmark Securities and former financial advisor William Olinger II are at the center of a significant case that brings new attention to the risks facing retail investors when it comes to investment advisor misconduct. Recent legal filings and regulatory documents allege that William Olinger II engaged in various forms of investment misconduct while affiliated with

Oakwood Capital and its veteran advisor Jeffrey Schuur recently came under regulatory scrutiny following an investigation by FINRA into the suitability of multiple variable annuity exchanges made on behalf of elderly clients in Minnesota. This case, which resulted in a two-month suspension and a $5,000 fine for Jeffrey Schuur, highlights the risks investors face even

MML Investors, a prominent name in the financial services industry, recently made headlines following the sudden termination of financial advisor Dawn Clark (CRD #: 7481162). This decision came after serious allegations surfaced regarding Clark’s professional conduct, raising renewed concerns about the risks investors face when entrusting their financial futures to advisors. Breaking Down Allegations Against

Arkadios Wealth Advisors and their newly registered Atlanta-based investment advisor, Rogers Haydon, have recently been at the center of regulatory scrutiny following allegations during his previous tenure at Raymond James & Associates. These developments highlight the critical importance of due diligence and transparency in the financial advisory industry. Recent Allegations Raise Questions Over Rogers Haydon’s

Coldstream Wealth Management recently terminated Josh Hoag (CRD # 5097281), a financial advisor whose record until now had been free of controversies or complaints. On September 12, 2025, the firm cited allegations that Josh Hoag engaged in unauthorized cryptocurrency-related activities, leading to his dismissal. This event not only signals a turning point in Hoag’s professional

Raymond James Financial Services and its Park City, Utah-based advisor, Greg Cunningham (CRD# 2477804), are facing heightened scrutiny following a recent investor file a FINRA complaint that raises serious questions about fiduciary vs suitability standard responsibility and professional conduct in the financial advisory sector. Greg Cunningham, with over 31 years of industry experience, operates under