Edward Rakosky Alleged Recommended Unsuitable Investments

Edward Rakosky (CRD #: 5645469), a broker registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, allegedly gave unsuitable investment recommendations, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on December 6, 2022. If you want to learn more about his alleged conduct as a broker, read on.

Investor Dispute

On September 22, 2022, an investor alleged that Edward Rakosky made unsuitable investment recommendations from December 2020 through April 2022. This dispute is currently pending.

FINRA Rule 2111

FINRA Rule 2111 defines suitable investments as securities that fit an investor’s profile. Brokers must take into account an investor’s tax status, age, risk tolerance, and other information described in their profile.

• Investments can be unsuitable because they are high-risk and more likely to cause losses for the client.
• Investments may also be unsuitable because they are illiquid. Certain securities are meant to be held for an extended time and can penalize investors with high fees if they try to cash out too soon.
• Trading activity can be quantitatively unsuitable, which means that the broker executed an excessive number of trades.
• Overall investment strategies can also be unsuitable—overconcentration in a singular stock or sector is a common example.

Investors who rely on their brokers for recommendations may be able to recover their losses through FINRA arbitration.

Criminal Charge

On November 29, 2021, a final disposition was filed against Edward Rakosky for a criminal charge.

Background Information

Edward Rakosky has passed the following exams:

• Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
• Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination

Edward Rakosky is a registered broker in 27 states and a registered investment adviser in California and Texas.

He previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors (CRD#:19616).

Kurta Law Can Help

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

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