Investors Seek Six Figures in Disputes with John Hebner

John Hebner (CRD #: 3258824), a broker formerly registered with Moloney Securities Company, allegedly engaged in negligent conduct, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on February 12, 2025. If you want to learn more about his conduct as a broker, keep reading.

Investor Dispute

In pending disputes filed on May 22, 2023 and May 29, 2024, investors name John Hebner in allegations of negligence and violation of the suitability rule. The clients seek a collective $676,000 in damages.

Another dispute filed on May 22, 2023, also alleged negligence and lack of suitability, from 2019-2021. The client sought $206,000 and received a settlement of $104,145.77.

FINRA Rule 2111

FINRA Rule 2111 requires brokers to consider investors’ financial goals when recommending investments. Brokers must consult the investor’s profile, which describes their tax status, age, and other information.

Investors who have lost money through unsuitable investment recommendations may be able to recover their funds by pursuing FINRA arbitration.

FINRA Rule 2010

Violations of other FINRA Rules often qualify as automatic violations of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires brokers to uphold high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.

What is broker negligence?

Broker negligence can take different forms, ranging from omitting material facts about investments to executing unauthorized trades. Investors who lose money through broker negligence may be able to recover their funds through FINRA arbitration.

Background Information

John Hebner has passed the following exams:

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

He previously worked for Moloney Securities Company (CRD#:38535) and A. G. Edwards & Sons (CRD#:4).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with John Hebner 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.