Margaret Collins Allegedly Misrepresented an Investment
Margaret Collins (CRD #: 4007444), a broker registered with LPL Financial, allegedly misrepresented an investment, according to her BrokerCheck record, accessed on November 13, 2022. Keep reading to learn more about her conduct as a broker.
Investor Dispute
On August 26, 2022, an investor alleged that Margaret Collins misrepresented an investment purchased on November 19, 2003. This dispute was denied by the firm.
Investors should know, however, that firms can deny disputes without an outside review. Investors may be able to recover their funds by seeking out FINRA arbitration after a dispute.
FINRA Rule 2020
FINRA Rule 2020 forbids the use of deceptive, manipulative, and otherwise fraudulent methods to influence investors’ decisions. Misrepresenting an investment’s risks, requirements, or limitations violates this rule.
FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.
Background Information
Margaret Collins 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
Margaret Collins is a registered broker in Indiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. She is also a registered investment adviser in Tennessee and Texas.
She has also worked for Edward Jones (CRD#:250).
Kurta Law Can Help
If you worked with Margaret Collins 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.