Jonathan Barter Facing an $18 Million Investor Dispute

Jonathan Barter (CRD #: 2975538), a broker registered with UBS Financial Services, is the subject of an investor dispute. This is according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on August 19, 2024. Keep reading if you have questions regarding his alleged conduct. 

Investor Allegations 

On June 25, 2024, an investor alleged that Jonathan Barter made an unsuitable recommendation to invest in municipal bonds. The investor is seeking $18,000,000. 

What is an Unsuitable Investment? 

FINRA Rule 2111, a.k.a. The Suitability Rule, requires brokers to tailor their investment recommendations to suit investors’ needs. Rule 2111 also requires brokers to consider the following investor characteristics: 

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

Investments that do not fit the criteria established by the investor profile may be unsuitable. Investors who rely on brokers for recommendations may recover their losses by pursuing FINRA arbitration.

Background Information 

Jonathan Barter 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

He is a registered broker in 25 states and D.C. He is a registered investment adviser in New York and Texas. 

During his 26 years of experience, Jonathan Barter has registered with four firms: 

• UBS Financial Services (CRD #: 8174) 
• Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (CRD #: 7691) 
• Nuveen Investments (CRD #: 469) 
• Dean Witter Reynolds (CRD #: 7556) 

Kurta Law Can Help 

If you worked with Jonathan Barter and you have concerns about your investments, do not hesitate to contact us at 877-600-0098 or email info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation. 

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