Peter Baldeo Involved in Investor Dispute
Peter Baldeo (CRD #:6023171), a registered broker and investment advisor with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, is involved in an investor dispute, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on March 2, 2022.
Investor Allegations
According to the allegations filed on November 22, 2021, Peter Baldeo allegedly failed to follow instructions, executed unauthorized trades and failed to act in his best interests between May and November 2021. The investor is seeking $55,518.19; the case is still pending.
FINRA Rules 2010 and 3260
- It is the duty of a broker to perform a customer’s orders promptly in a manner best suited to serve the customer’s best interest. Failure to follow customer instructions violates FINRA Rule 2010, which requires all registered members to observe high standards of commercial honor and just principles in their business dealings.
- FINRA Rule 3260 requires that brokers have authorization before executing trades in a non-discretionary account. Making unauthorized trades is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010.
Background Information
Peter Baldeo has passed the following exams:
- Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Series 3 – National Commodity Futures Examination
- Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination
Peter Baldeo is a registered broker in 28 states and Washington D.C. He is also a registered investment advisor in Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
Besides Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Peter Baldeo has also worked with Morgan Stanley (CRD#:149777).
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