Investors Receive Over $15 Million in Damages in Disputes with Iris Israel

Iris Israel (CRD #: 1547363), a broker formerly registered with Oppenheimer & Company, has been involved in several investor disputes, according to her BrokerCheck record, accessed on August 2, 2025. Keep reading if you have questions about her alleged conduct as a broker.

Investor Disputes

On December 28, 2021, several investors named Iris Israel in a dispute against Oppenheimer & Company alleging breach of contract, unlawful sales of securities, and violations of FINRA Rules in relation to investment fund Horizon Private Equity III. Investors received a total of $13,979,404 in damages. You can access the arbitration award here.

On November 10, 2021, Iris Israel was named in a dispute alleging violations of FINRA supervision rules and the California Welfare & Institutions Code in relation to investments in Horizon Private Equity III. Investors received damages of $1,483,670. You can access the arbitration award here.

FINRA Rule 2010

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.

FINRA Rule 3110

FINRA Rule 3110 requires that firms establish systems of supervision to maintain their compliance with securities regulations. This includes appointing supervisors and providing them with Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs).

Background Information

Iris Israel has passed the following exams:

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

She previously worked for the following firms:

• Oppenheimer & Company (CRD#:249)
• CIBC World Markets (CRD#:630)
• PaineWebber (CRD#:8174)
• First Southeastern Securities Group (CRD#:14538)
• Cruttenden & Company (CRD#:15407)
• A. G. Edwards & Sons (CRD#:4)
• Dean Witter Reynolds (CRD#:7556)

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Iris Israel 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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