Investors Allege Matt Stucke Recommended Risky Investments

Matt Stucke (CRD #: 4840895), a broker registered with Cetera Advisor Networks, allegedly gave unsuitable investment recommendations, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on March 30, 2025. Investors may have also engaged his services through Macrocarpa Private Wealth and Cetera Investment Advisers. 

Investor Disputes

Four disputes, filed from 2023-2025, alleged that Matt Stucke made unsuitable recommendations of risky investments, resulting in significant losses for investors. These disputes were settled for a collective $608,735.

On February 2, 2024, Matt Stucke was named in a dispute alleging that he executed high-volume, risky trading activity using his discretionary authority and was negligent in his handling of client accounts. This dispute sought $5 million in damages and was settled for $2.5 million.

In a dispute filed on July 19, 2023, an investor alleged that Matt Stucke mishandled a discretionary account, resulting in losses. The client received a settlement of $275,000.

FINRA Rule 2111

FINRA Rule 2111 requires brokers to take into account investors’ financial goals when recommending investments. Brokers must consult the investor’s profile, which contains information about their tax status, age, and risk tolerance.

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

FINRA Rule 2010

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Mishandling an account may violate this rule. 

What is broker negligence?

Negligence covers a variety of broker misconduct, including unsuitable investment recommendations and excessive trading. Investors who believe their losses are the result of broker negligence may be able to recover their funds by pursuing FINRA arbitration.

Bankruptcy

On February 21, 2023, Matt Stucke discharged a bankruptcy.

Background Information 

Matt Stucke 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 
• Series 6 Investment Company Products/ Variable Contracts Representative Examination 
• Series 9 General Securities Sales Supervisor – Options Module Examination

He is a registered broker in 14 states and is a registered investment adviser in Georgia. 

Matt Stucke has registered with the following firms: 

• Cetera Advisor Networks (CRD #: 13572) 
• Cetera Investment Advisers (CRD #: 105644) 
• Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CRD #: 134139) 
• Cambridge Investment Research (CRD #: 39543) 
• Raymond James & Associates (CRD #: 705) 
• J.P. Morgan Securities (CRD #: 79) 
• UBS Financial Services (CRD #: 8174) 
• Wells Fargo Investments (CRD #: 10582) 
• Edward Jones (CRD #: 250) 
• Intersecurities (CRD #: 16164) 

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Matt Stucke and 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 that 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.