Pasquale Evangelista is the Subject of a Six-Figure Dispute

Pasquale Evangelista (CRD #: 2443782), a broker registered with Raymond James & Associates, is the subject of an investor dispute. This disclosure appears on his BrokerCheck record, accessed on August 20, 2024. Keep reading if you have questions concerning his alleged conduct. 

Investor Allegations 

On June 24, 2024, an investor alleged that Pasquale Evangelista had a conflict of interest from also servicing an investor’s sibling’s account and the account of a claimant’s mother’s trust. Allegedly, Pasquale Evangelista pressured an investor to sell securities in her account to pay down a line of credit even though the account was not the primary pledged account for the line. Following the transfer, the investor alleged that her account was frozen and securities were liquidated because the account balance fell below the loan-ratio requirements. 

The investor is seeking $277,686. 

High Standards of Commercial Honor

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Conflicts of interest may result in violations of this rule. 

Background Information 

Pasquale Evangelista has passed the following exams: 

• Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination 
• Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination 
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination 
• Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination 

He is a registered broker in 30 states and is a registered investment adviser and Florida and Texas. 

During his 29 years of experience, Pasquale Evangelista has registered with four firms: 

• Raymond James & Associates (CRD #: 705) 
• M&I Financial Advisors (CRD #: 16517)
• Morgan Stanley (CRD #: 7556) 
• Prudential Securities Incorporated (CRD #: 7471) 

Kurta Law Can Help 

If you worked with Pasquale Evangelista and you 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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