Our firm is investigating Edward Jones financial advisor Ryan Andrew Kirkpatrick (CRD# 6601515) of Bedford, Virginia for potential investment-related misconduct.
Financial Advisor’s Career History
According to his FINRA BrokerCheck report, Ryan Andrew Kirkpatrick has been associated with Edward Jones as a Financial Advisor since January 2016. He has also reported prior/non-investment roles, including Algebra Tutor with ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring Services (beginning September 2015) and Research Analyst with Liberty University (September 2013 to January 2016). BrokerCheck reflects no previously registered firms for him.
Ryan Andrew Kirkpatrick Fraud Allegations and Investor Complaints Explained
FINRA BrokerCheck reflects one disclosed customer dispute involving Mr. Kirkpatrick.
Customer Dispute Alleging Misrepresentation About Tax Consequences (U.S. Series EE Savings Bonds)
A customer complaint was received on January 26, 2022 alleging that the client was told there would be no tax consequences for liquidating U.S. Series EE savings bonds (listed as Debt—Government). The matter shows a settled disposition with a status date of April 19, 2022, and the report states the settlement amount was $8,146.50. BrokerCheck further indicates no individual contribution was required from the financial advisor toward the settlement.
Disclosures (for context):
- Customer Dispute (Written) — Settled: Complaint received 01/26/2022; allegation of misrepresentation regarding tax consequences of liquidating U.S. Series EE savings bonds (Debt—Government); Status date 04/19/2022; Settlement $8,146.50; Individual contribution $0.00.
To obtain a copy of Ryan Andrew Kirkpatrick’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, visit this link.
Robert Wayne Pearce Is Committed to Recovering Your Investment Losses
FINRA Rule 2010 (Standards of Commercial Honor and Principles of Trade) is often implicated in cases involving alleged misrepresentation because Rule 2010 broadly requires brokers and associated persons to observe high standards of commercial honor; when a customer alleges an advisor misstated whether a transaction would trigger taxes, that allegation can be framed as conduct inconsistent with those standards.
FINRA Rule 2020 (Use of Manipulative, Deceptive, or Other Fraudulent Devices) may also apply when an investor claims they were induced to act based on a deceptive or misleading statement; in the dispute described in BrokerCheck, the core allegation is that the client was told there would be no tax consequences for liquidating U.S. Series EE savings bonds, which—if proven—can support a theory that the investor’s decision was influenced by inaccurate information.
FINRA Rule 2210 (Communications with the Public) can become relevant when the alleged misstatement occurred through written or oral communications that were inaccurate or omitted material details; here, BrokerCheck reflects the complaint was written, and the alleged misrepresentation centered on an important decision-driving point (tax consequences), which is the type of issue that can trigger scrutiny of what was communicated and how it was explained.
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