Robert Earls is Facing a Six-Figure Dispute
Robert Earls (CRD #: 1369915), a broker previously registered with LPL Financial, is the subject of an investor dispute. This disclosure appears on his BrokerCheck record, accessed on March 14, 2024. Details concerning this disclosure are provided below.
Investor Disputes
On February 9, 2024, an investor alleged that she provided funds to Robert Earls that she believed were being invested in outside investment accounts. No such accounts exist at LPL. (The disclosure does not provide any more detail.) The investor is seeking $300,000.
On February 7, 2024, Robert Earls allegedly misappropriated funds.
High Standards of Commercial Honor
FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Misappropriation violates this rule.
Background Information
Robert Earls 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
- Series 6 Investment Company Products / Variable Contracts Representative Examination
During his 35 years of experience, Robert Earls has registered with ten firms. These are the five more recent:
- LPL Financial (CRD #: 6413)
- UVest Investment Services (CRD #: 13787)
- Royal Alliance Associates (CRD #: 23131)
- One Valley Securities Corporation (CRD #: 36910)
- UVest Investment Services (CRD #: 13787)
Kurta Law Can Help
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