Mike DePaul is the Subject of Suitability Dispute

Mike DePaul (CRD #: 4540570), a broker registered with Centaurus Financial, is the subject of an investor dispute. This disclosure appears on his BrokerCheck record, accessed on April 30, 2024. Keep reading if you have questions regarding his alleged conduct. 

Investor Allegations 

On February 21, 2024, an investor alleged that Mike DePaul recommended unsuitable, high-risk, illiquid investments, and breached his fiduciary duty. The investor is seeking $100,001.

What is an Unsuitable Investment?

FINRA Rule 2111 requires brokers to evaluate whether an investment strategy fits their investor’s financial goals. Brokers must examine the investor’s profile, which contains the following investor characteristics:

• Age
• Risk tolerance
• Time horizon (i.e., how long the investor plans to hold the investment)
• Investing experience
• Tax status
• Financial goals

Investors who rely on brokers for recommendations may be able to recover losses from unsuitable investment recommendations by pursuing FINRA arbitration.

Background Information 

Mike DePaul has passed the following exams: 

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

He is a registered broker in Arizona and California and is a registered investment adviser in California and Texas. 

During his 21 years of experience, Mike DePaul has registered with five firms: 

• Centaurus Financial (CRD #: 30833) 
• Newport Wealth Advisors (CRD #: 137159) 
• Capital Growth Resources (CRD #: 7779) 
• Olmsted Advisors (CRD #: 137159) 
• Ameriprise Financial Services (CRD #: 6363) 
• IDS Life Insurance Company (CRD #: 6321) 

Kurta Law Can Help 

If you have worked with Mike DePaul and have concerns about your investments, do not hesitate to contact us at 877-600-0098 or email info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation. 

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