Glen Gatlin Embroiled in Nine Million Dollar Investor Dispute

Glen Gatlin (CRD #:1734089), a broker and investment advisor registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, is involved in an investor dispute, according to his BrokerCheck record accessed on December 30, 2022. 

On August 10, 2022, an investor filed a dispute against Glen Gatlin alleging misappropriation of funds and misrepresentation. The customer also alleges that Glen Gatlin did not properly execute the Transfer on Death documents. 

The investor is seeking to recover $9,000,000一the case is still pending.

Which FINRA Rules did Glen Gatlin Allegedly Violate?

FINRA Rule 2020

Misrepresentations concerning material facts in investment recommendations deprive investors of the information they need to assess risks associated with a particular investment. FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits brokerage firms and stockbrokers from making material misrepresentations or inducing people into buying investments with false statements about their potential benefits.

FINRA Rules 2150 and 2010

FINRA Rule 2150 prohibits brokers and brokerage firms from misusing customers’ funds or securities. Also, by misappropriating funds and failing to execute his client’s Transfer on Death documents properly, Glen Gatlin allegedly failed to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade, thus violating FINRA Rule 2010.

Background Information

Glen Gatlin has passed the following exams:

• 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 40 states and is a registered investment advisor in Texas.

Besides Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Glen Gatlin has also worked with the following firms: 

• Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (CRD#:149777)
• Citigroup Global Markets (CRD#:7059)
• Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated (CRD#:6555)
• UBS PaineWebber (CRD#:8174)
• Dean Witter Reynolds (CRD#:7556)
• First Dallas Securities Incorporated (CRD#:24549)
• Rauscher Pierce Refsnes (CRD#:6663)

Kurta Law Can Help

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