Victim of Financial Fraud? Call Now
Home » Broker Blog » Matthew Klein Allegedly Misrepresented Investments’ Liquidity

Matthew Klein Allegedly Misrepresented Investments’ Liquidity

Matthew Klein (CRD #: 5060520), a broker registered with The Leaders Group, allegedly made misrepresentations to a client, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on June 15, 2025. Investors may have also engaged his services through Matauro. Keep reading if you have questions about his alleged conduct as a broker.

Investor Dispute

On May 12, 2025, an investor alleged that Matthew Klein misrepresented the liquidity and principal protection associated with certain securities purchased in 2012. The client seeks $110,000 in damages in this pending dispute.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits the use of manipulation, deception, and other fraudulent methods to influence investors’ decisions. This includes the misrepresentation or omission of information, such as an investment’s expenses, risks, or potential returns.

FINRA Rule 2010

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

Background Information

Matthew Klein has passed the following exams:

  • General Securities Principal Examination- Series 24
  • Securities Industry Essentials Examination – SIE
  • General Securities Representative Examination – Series 7
  • Uniform Combined State Law Examination – Series 66

Matthew Klein is a registered broker in ten states and the District of Columbia. He is also a registered investment adviser in New York.

He has also worked for Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments (CRD#:35747) and Equitable Advisors (CRD#:6627).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Matthew Klein 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 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. 

 

Recent Results

$16.75M

Million

Recovery for ARC NYC REIT Investors
Learn More
Kurta Law recovered millions of dollars for investors who purchased the speculative and unsuitable ARC NYC REIT. The arbitration settled for substantially more than the investor losses.

Recent Results

$9.3M

Million

Investors Receive Award for More than their Losses
Learn More
Jonathan Kurta was able to recover over $9.3 million for a group of defrauded investors. The claims were based upon the brokerage firm’s failure to supervise a stockbroker who stole client funds and then prepared and disseminated fake account statements for decades.

Recent Results

$7.1M

Million

Elderly Victims Recover After a Decade of Fraud
Learn More
Jonathan Kurta represented a group of elderly women who were the victims of a financial crime perpetrated by a rogue broker. The broker utilized forged documents to steal funds from the clients’ accounts over a decade.

Recent Results

$4.2M

Million

Investor vs. Royal Alliance
Learn More
Jonathan Kurta represented an investor who alleged that Royal Alliance Associates had not fulfilled their supervisory duties. This allegedly allowed brokers to engage in conversion and RICO violations. Read a copy of the award here.

Recent Results

$1M

Million

Utah Firm Executed Unnecessary Transaction
Learn More
A FINRA panel sided with Kurta Law and found that a Utah brokerage firm executed unnecessary transactions in order to generate more commissions. Read a copy of the award here.

Recent Results

$2M

Million

Arizona Investors Options Trading Scam
Learn More
Kurta Law negotiated a $2 million settlement on behalf of Arizona investors who were defrauded in an options trading scam.

Categories