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Investor Alleges Robert Markle Provided Misinformation

Securities Lawyer Jonathan Kurta
By: Jonathan Kurta Author
September 17, 2025 at 10:58pm

Robert Markle (CRD #: 2172400), a broker registered with Principal Securities, is involved in an investor dispute, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on August 24, 2025. Keep reading if you have questions about his alleged conduct as a broker.

Investor Dispute

On July 2, 2025, an investor alleged that Robert Markle provided misinformation concerning an indirect rollover transaction for a variable annuity, resulting in the client suffering a loss of gains and incurring surrender charges. This dispute is currently pending.

FINRA Rule 2020

FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits the use of manipulation, deception, and other fraudulent methods to influence the purchase and sale of securities. This includes the misrepresentation or omission of information related to investments, such as their potential returns, risks, fees, or limitations.

FINRA Rule 2010

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.

Background Information

Robert Markle has passed the following exams:

  • Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination – Series 51
  • General Securities Principal Examination – Series 24
  • Securities Industry Essentials Examination – SIE
  • General Securities Representative Examination – Series 7
  • Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination – Series 6
  • Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination – Series 65
  • Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination – Series 63

Robert Markle is a registered broker in 15 states and a registered investment adviser in Oklahoma and Texas.

He has also worked for the following firms:

  • MML Investors Services (CRD#:10409)
  • Thrivent Investment Management (CRD#:18387)
  • Lutheran Brotherhood Securities Corporation (CRD#:4205) 

Kurta Law Can Help

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

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