Investor Alleges Albert Hopkins Failed to Fully Disclose Facts

Albert Hopkins (CRD #: 2738850), a broker registered with PNC Investments, is the subject of an investor dispute, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on May 15, 2025. If you want to know more about his alleged conduct as a broker, read on.

Investor Dispute

On February 25, 2025, an investor alleged that Albert Hopkins failed to fully disclose facts about fees, charges, and expenses. This dispute sought $60,000, but the firm denied the dispute.

Investors should know that firms can deny disputes without allowing an outside review. However, you can still seek out FINRA arbitration after a denial and may be able to recover your losses.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits the use of manipulation, deception, and other fraudulent methods to influence investors’ decisions. Misrepresenting or omitting information about an investment’s requirements, limitations, or other features violates this rule.

Background Information

Albert Hopkins has passed the following exams:

• Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination – Series 26
• Securities Industry Essentials Examination – SIE
• General Securities Representative Examination – Series 7
• Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination – Series 6
• Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination 11/22/2000Series 65
• Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination – Series 63

Albert Hopkins is a registered broker in 49 states and the District of Columbia. He is also a registered investment adviser in Pennsylvania.

He has also worked for Prudential Financial Planning Services (CRD#:5685) and Pruco Securities (CRD#:5685).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Albert Hopkins and you have concerns about your investments, please contact us today at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation.

For over 20 years, Kurta Law has advocated on behalf of investors who want to recover their investment losses from brokers and brokerage firms. Kurta Law is a nationally recognized law firm that exclusively represents investors against brokers and brokerage firms on a contingency basis. This means that the firm only earns a fee if our securities attorneys recover money on your behalf.