Tricia Zelinka Allegedly Recommended Unsuitable Investments

Tricia Zelinka (CRD #: 4135062), a broker registered with Morgan Stanley, is the subject of an investor dispute. This is according to her BrokerCheck record, accessed on April 16, 2024. Keep reading if you have questions regarding her alleged conduct. 

Investor Dispute

On December 14, 2023, an investor alleged that Tricia Zelinka recommended an unsuitable investment strategy. 

What is an Unsuitable Investment?

FINRA Rule 2111 requires brokers to evaluate whether an investment strategy fits their investor’s financial goals. Brokers must examine the investor’s profile, which contains the following investor characteristics:

• Age
• Risk tolerance
• Time horizon (i.e., how long the investor plans to hold the investment)
• Investing experience
• Tax status
• Financial goals

Investors who rely on brokers for recommendations may be able to recover losses from unsuitable investment recommendations by pursuing FINRA arbitration.

High Standards of Commercial Honor 

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Violations of FINRA Rule 2111 also violate this rule. 

Background Information 

Tricia Zelinka has passed the following exams:

• Series 66 Uniform Combined State Law Examination
• Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination 
• Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination 
• Series 31 Futures Managed Funds Examination 
• Series 7 General Securities Representative Examination 
• Series 24 General Securities Representative Examination 

He is a registered broker in 35 states and D.C. He is a registered investment adviser in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas. 

During his 23 years of experience, Tricia Zelinka has registered with five firms: 

• Morgan Stanley (CRD #: 149777) 
• Morgan Stanley & Co. (CRD #: 8209) 
• Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith (CRD #: 7691) 
• M&T Securities (CRD #: 17358) 
• Prudential Securities Incorporated (CRD #: 7471) 

Kurta Law Can Help 

If you have worked with Tricia Zelinka and have concerns about your investments, do not hesitate to contact us at 877-600-0098 or email info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation. 

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