Jeremy Bouwman Allegedly Recommended Unsuitable Investment

Jeremy Bouwman (CRD #: 5530522), a broker registered with Edward Jones, allegedly recommended unsuitable investments, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on August 19, 2022. Keep reading if you want to know more about Jeremy Bouwman’s conduct as a broker.

Investor Disputes

On May 13, 2022, an investor alleged that Jeremy Bouwman gave him an unsuitable suggestion to invest funds from a home loan in the market. The client sought $72,160.62 and the dispute settled for $45,844.82. 

In a dispute filed on December 14, 2015, an investor alleged that Jeremy Bouwman made an unsuitable recommendation to purchase Kinder Morgan stock in November 2015. This dispute was denied by the firm.

However, investors should be aware that firms can deny disputes without an outside review. Investors may be able to recover their funds by pursuing FINRA arbitration after a denial.

FINRA Rule 2111

FINRA Rule 2111 requires brokers to take their client’s financial goals into account when recommending investments. Brokers must use the information contained in an investor’s profile, including their tax status, risk tolerance, and age.

Investors who have lost money due to unsuitable investment recommendations may be able to recoup their losses through FINRA arbitration.

Background Information

Jeremy Bouwman has passed the following exams:

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

Jeremy Bouwman is a registered broker in 14 states and a registered investment adviser in Texas.

Kurta Law Can Help

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

For over 20 years, Kurta Law has advocated on behalf of investors who want to recover their investment losses from brokers and brokerage firms. Kurta Law is a nationally recognized law firm and exclusively represents investors against brokers and brokerage firms on a contingency basis. This means that the firm only earns a fee if our securities attorneys recover money on your behalf.