Robert Thomas Fired by Avantax Investment Services

Robert Thomas (CRD #: 2283452), a broker registered with  Avantax Investment Services, is involved in an investor dispute according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on February 2, 2022. 

Termination 

On October 5, 2022, Avantax Investment Services fired Robert Thomas following allegations that he did not follow firm policies relating to his use of discretion and holding customer funds. 

Investor Allegations

According to the allegations filed on September 30, 2021, Robert Thomas allegedly informed his clients that they could activate the income rider associated with the variable annuities early because they were disabled. They also alleged the income riders were not activated on the date reflected in their contract.

The case was settled for $130,635.84.

What is Misrepresentation? 

Misrepresentations concerning material facts in investment recommendations deprive investors of the information they need to assess risks associated with a particular investment. FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits brokerage firms and stockbrokers from making material misrepresentations or inducing people into buying investments with false statements about their potential benefits. This unethical conduct also violates FINRA Rule 2010, which states that brokers must uphold high standards of commercial honor. 

Losses that can be attributed to a stockbroker’s material misrepresentations of facts may result in a viable securities arbitration claim for damages.

Background Information

Robert Thomas has passed the following exams:

• Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
• Series 22 – Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
• Series 6 – Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
• Series 26 – Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Robert Thomas is a registered broker in five states.

Besides Avantax Investment Services, he has also worked with Securities America (CRD#:10205).     

Kurta Law Can Help

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