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Investor Alleges Jeronimo Del Villar Misrepresented Mutual Fund

Jeronimo Del Villar (CRD #: 6162284), a broker registered with Morgan Stanley, was recently involved in an investor dispute, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on July 6, 2022. If you have questions about Jeronimo Del Villar’s conduct as a broker, read on.

Investor Dispute

On March 29, 2022, an investor alleged that Jeronimo Del Villar misrepresented a mutual fund purchased in July 2021. This dispute was denied by the firm.

However, investors should be aware that firms don’t need to permit an external review before denying disputes. Investors may be able to recover their funds through FINRA arbitration following a denial.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 bans the use of deceptive and manipulative tactics, including the misrepresentation of information, to influence the purchase and sale of securities.

Background Information

Jeronimo Del Villar has passed the following exams:

  • Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
  • Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
  • SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
  • Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination

Jeronimo Del Villar is a registered broker in 19 states and the District of Columbia. He is also a registered investment adviser in Connecticut, New York, and Texas.

He previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities (CRD#:79).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Jeronimo Del Villar 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.