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Michaela Rauscher Allegedly Made Misleading Investment Recommendation

Securities Lawyer Jonathan Kurta
By: Jonathan Kurta Author
September 10, 2025 at 8:10pm

Michaela Rauscher (CRD #: 5399032), a broker registered with LPL Financial, allegedly recommended an unsuitable investment, according to her BrokerCheck record, accessed on August 3, 2025. Read on if you have questions about her alleged conduct as a broker.[vary this]

Investor Dispute

On May 13, 2025, an investor alleged that Michaela Rauscher made a misleading and unsuitable investment recommendation. The client seeks $80,000 in this pending dispute.

FINRA Rule 2111

FINRA Rule 2111 requires brokers to evaluate whether an investment fits their investor’s financial goals. Brokers must consider the information in the investor’s profile, such as their age, tax status, and risk tolerance when recommending investments.

Investors who rely on brokers for recommendations may be able to recover their losses through FINRA arbitration.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits the use of manipulation, deception, and other fraudulent methods to influence the purchase and sale of securities. Misrepresenting or omitting information about an investment’s features violates this rule.

Background Information

Michaela Rauscher has passed the following exams:

  • Securities Industry Essentials Examination – SIE
  • General Securities Representative Examination – Series 7
  • Uniform Combined State Law Examination – Series 6

Michaela Rauscher is a registered broker in six states and a registered investment adviser in California.


She has also worked for Western International Securities (CRD#:39262) and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (CRD#:7691).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Michaela Rauscher and you have concerns about your investments, please contact us today at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation.

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