Justin Lotano Resigns from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

Justin Lotano (CRD #: 5120722), a broker registered with LPL Financial, resigned from his previous firm, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on May 25, 2025. Keep reading to learn more about his alleged conduct as a broker.

Resignation from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

On February 24, 2025, Justin Lotano resigned from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network following alleged concerns about business-related social media posts and emails sent to his personal email address, as well as his alleged failure to obtain authorization for an outside business activity.

FINRA Rule 2010

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.

FINRA Rule 3270

FINRA Rule 3270 requires brokers to seek and receive approval from their firm for any outside business activities they engage in.

Other business activities

Justin Lotano discloses the following outside business activities in his detailed BrokerCheck report: Shorepoint Wealth Management and Lotano Financial Group, d/b/a LPL Financial.

Background Information

Justin Lotano has passed the following exams:

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

Justin Lotano is a registered broker in 26 states and the District of Columbia. He is also a registered investment adviser in New Jersey and Texas.

He has also worked for the following firms:

• Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network (CRD#:11025)
• Wells Fargo Clearing Services (CRD#:19616)
• Ameriprise Financial Services (CRD#:6363)

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