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Investor Alleges Michelle Addington Engaged in Unauthorized Trading

Securities Lawyer Jonathan Kurta
By: Jonathan Kurta Author
August 19, 2025 at 2:29am

Michelle Addington (CRD #: 6786938), a broker registered with J.P. Morgan Securities, was the subject of an investor dispute, according to her BrokerCheck record, accessed on July 20, 2025. If you have questions about her alleged conduct as a broker, read on.

Investor Dispute

On April 19, 2025, an investor alleged that Michelle Addington engaged in unauthorized trading with regard to a managed account investment on April 15, 2025. This dispute was denied by the firm.

However, investors should be aware they can still pursue FINRA arbitration following a denial and potentially recover their losses even if a firm denies their dispute.

FINRA Rule 3260

Unauthorized trading violates FINRA Rule 3260, which limits brokers to exercising their trading discretion in pre-approved discretionary accounts.

FINRA Rule 2010

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

Background Information

Michelle Addington has passed the following exams:

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

Michelle Addington is a registered broker in all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. She is also a registered investment adviser in Texas.

She has also worked for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (CRD#:7691).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Michelle Addington 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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