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Investor Seeks $100 Million in Dispute with Robert Eberhard

Securities Lawyer Jonathan Kurta
By: Jonathan Kurta Author
October 16, 2025 at 1:00am

Robert Eberhard (CRD #: 5294508), a broker formerly registered with Valmark Securities, allegedly engaged in negligence, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on September 20, 2025. Read on if you have questions about his alleged conduct as a broker.

Investor Dispute

On June 15, 2025, Robert Eberhard was named in a dispute alleging unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation, and gross negligence. The client seeks $100 million in damages in this pending dispute.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits the use of manipulation, deception, and other fraudulent methods to influence investors’ decisions. This includes the misrepresentation or omission of information, such as an investment’s limitations, requirements, and fees.

FINRA Rule 2150

FINRA Rule 2150 prohibits the improper use of investors’ funds.

What is broker negligence?

Broker misconduct can take on many forms, including unauthorized trading, unsuitable investment recommendations, and misrepresentations or omissions of material fact.

Investors who believe their losses are the result of broker negligence may be able to recover their funds through FINRA arbitration.

Background Information

Robert Eberhard has passed the following exams:

  • General Securities Principal Examination – Series 24
  • Securities Industry Essentials Examination – SIE
  • General Securities Representative Examination – Series 7

He previously worked for Valmark Securities (CRD#:31243).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Robert Eberhard and you have concerns about your investments, please contact us today at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation.

For over 20 years, Kurta Law has advocated on behalf of investors who want to recover their investment losses from brokers and brokerage firms. Kurta Law is a nationally recognized law firm that exclusively represents investors against brokers and brokerage firms on a contingency basis. This means that the firm only earns a fee if our securities attorneys recover money on your behalf. 

 

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