Jeromia Burger Allegedly Failed to Fully Inform Client

Jeromia Burger (CRD #: 5311440), a broker registered with MML Investors Services, is involved in a pending investor dispute, according to her BrokerCheck record, accessed on January 19, 2023. If you have questions about her alleged conduct as a broker, read on.

Investor Dispute

On December 2, 2022, an investor alleged that Jeromia Burger recommended that the client reinvest the proceeds from a land sale with her in approximately 2021. However, the client alleges that Jeromia Burger failed to fully explain the consequences of that land sale, resulting in over $100,000 in taxes and fees.

The client seeks $100,000 in damages in this pending dispute.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 bans the use of manipulation, deception, and other unethical methods of influencing investors’ decisions. This includes the misrepresentation or omission of information, such as a transaction’s potential tax consequences, risks, and limitations.

FINRA Rule 2010

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Violations of FINRA Rule 2020 may also qualify as violations of FINRA Rule 2010.

Background Information

Jeromia Burger has passed the following exams:

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

Jeromia Burger is a registered broker in nine states and a registered investment adviser in Pennsylvania and Texas.

She has also worked for LPL Financial (CRD#:6413) and Uvest Financial Services Group (CRD#:13787).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Jeromia Burger 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.