Bruce Berry Subject of Commission Abuse Allegations

Bruce Berry (CRD #: 2846046), a broker registered with LPL Financial, is the subject of an investor dispute. This disclosure appears on his BrokerCheck record, accessed on April 29, 2024. Keep reading if you have questions regarding his alleged conduct. 

Investor Dispute

On February 22, 2024, investors alleged that Bruce Berry recommended an investment for the purpose of generating high commissions and fees that claimants were deprived of the ability to generate reasonable returns that would have been received in a diversified portfolio. 

FINRA Rule 2111 – Excessive Fees 

FINRA Rule 2111 requires brokers to recommend investments that suit their investor’s needs. They must take several factors into consideration, including their investor’s age, risk tolerance, and financial goals. Investments may also be unsuitable because they come with excessive fees, which unfairly take away from investor returns.

Failure to Diversify 

FINRA Rule 2111 requires brokers to evaluate whether an investment fits their investor’s risk tolerance. A lack of diversification may increase the portfolio’s exposure to risk because it overconcentrates an investor’s portfolio in the same stock or sector. 

Background Information 

Bruce Berry has passed the following exams:

• Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination 
• Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination 
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination 
• Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination 

He is a registered broker in nine states and is a registered investment adviser in Michigan and Texas. 

During his 27 years of experience, Bruce Berry has registered with eight firms: 

• LPL Financial (CRD #: 6413) 
• Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CRD #: 134139) 
• Cambridge Investment Research (CRD #: 39543) 
• CommonWealth Financial Network (CRD #: 8032) 
• Sky Investment (CRD #: 2864) 
• Securities America (CRD #: 10205) 
• American Express Financial Advisors (CRD #: 6363) 
• IDS Life Insurance Company (CRD #: 6321) 

Kurta Law Can Help 

If you have worked with Bruce Berry and have concerns about your investments, do not hesitate to contact us at 877-600-0098 or email info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation. 

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