James Davis Allegedly Misrepresented Variable Life Insurance Policies

James Davis (CRD #: 6646090), a broker formerly registered with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, allegedly misrepresented insurance policies, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on August 10, 2025. If you have questions about his alleged conduct as a broker, read on.

Investor Dispute

On June 11, 2025, an investor alleged that James Davis recommended a Variable Universal Life (VUL) insurance policy as a tax-free alternative to an investment account and failed to properly explain its premiums or when it would be issued. This dispute is currently pending.

A dispute filed on April 15, 2025, alleged that James Davis misrepresented the monthly costs and fees associated with a VUL policy. This dispute was settled for $65,581.98.

On August 6, 2024, an investor alleged that James Davis misrepresented the terms of a variable life insurance policy in approximately August 2023, and also failed to adequately explain the policy’s fees and other costs. This dispute was settled for $81,000.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits the use of deceptive, manipulative, and otherwise fraudulent methods to influence the purchase and sale of securities. The misrepresentation or omission of material facts violates this rule.

What are VULs?

Variable Universal Life insurance policies (VULs) have two notable features: a tax-free death benefit for beneficiaries and an investment portfolio. A portion of each premium payment is invested—but your returns depend on the performance of these investments, so the policy is not guaranteed to increase in value.

Background Information

James Davis has passed the following exams:

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

He previously worked for Northwestern Mutual Investment Services (CRD#:2881).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with James Davis 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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