John Lang of Park Avenue Securities Allegedly Executed Unsuitable Liquidation

John Lang (CRD #: 2830417), a broker registered with Park Avenue Securities, is the subject of an investor dispute, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on May 18, 2025. Investors who have questions about his alleged conduct as a broker should keep reading. 

Investor Disputes

In a dispute filed on February 12, 2025, an investor alleged that John Lang executed an unsuitable liquidation of securities in order to purchase fixed life insurance products. This dispute is pending.

On January 12, 2023, an investor alleged that John Lang sold an unsuitable Variable Universal Life insurance (VUL) policy and unsuitable fixed life insurance policies. This dispute was denied by the firm.

However, investors should know that firms can deny disputes without any external review. Investors can still recover money following denial through FINRA arbitration.

FINRA Rule 2111

FINRA Rule 2111 requires brokers to recommend securities that sufficiently fit an investor’s financial goals. Brokers must take into account the information contained in the investor’s profile, including the following client characteristics:

• Age
• Financial goals
• Risk tolerance
• Time horizon (i.e., how long the investor plans to hold the investment)
• Investing experience
• Tax status

Investors who believe their losses are the result of unsuitable investment recommendations may be able to recover their funds by pursuing FINRA arbitration.

Background Information 

John Lang has passed the following exams: 

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

He is a registered broker in 36 states and the District of Columbia. He is also a registered investment adviser in 34 states and the District of Columbia. 

John Lang has also registered with Guardian Investor Services Corporation (CRD #: 6635). 

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with John Lang 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.