Our firm is investigating Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC financial advisor and stockbroker Evguenia Alexandrova Funderburk (CRD# 5439748) of Allen, Texas for potential investment-related misconduct involving a customer complaint alleging misrepresentation related to a margin loan.
Financial Advisor’s Career History
Evguenia A. Funderburk is currently registered with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (CRD# 6363) and works from the firm’s Allen, Texas branch office (700 Central Expy S, Ste 380, Allen, TX). Her BrokerCheck report shows she has been registered with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC as a broker since December 12, 2007, and as an investment adviser representative in Texas since January 10, 2008.
Based on the employment history listed in BrokerCheck, she reported the following investment-related employment over the last 10 years:
- 03/2020 – Present: Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC (Registered Rep), Allen, Texas
- 10/2007 – 03/2020: Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. (Registered Rep), Richardson, Texas
BrokerCheck also reflects no prior firms listed under the “previously registered” section, and identifies current branch office locations associated with Ameriprise in Allen, Tyler, and McKinney, Texas.
Evguenia Alexandrova Funderburk Fraud Allegations and Investor Complaints Explained
BrokerCheck reflects 1 disclosed customer dispute for Ms. Funderburk. The disclosure is listed as a customer dispute with a final status and disposition of Denied (not pending).
Customer Dispute Disclosure (Denied) — Alleged Margin Loan Misrepresentation
According to the BrokerCheck disclosure detail, the reporting source was the broker, and the employing firm when the underlying activity occurred was Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. The customer alleged that the advisor misrepresented how funds were made available for withdrawal in 2022 and 2023, which allegedly resulted in a margin loan being created within the client’s account. The product type is listed as “Other: Margin loan.”
BrokerCheck further states:
- Alleged Damages: $15,000.00
- Date Complaint Received: 12/29/2025
- Complaint Pending?: No
- Status: Denied
- Status Date: 01/30/2026
- Written Complaint: Yes
- Arbitration / Civil Litigation: No
Disclosure Summary for Context (Bullet List)
- Disclosure Type: Customer Dispute
- Count: 1
- Disposition/Status: Denied (final)
- Allegation Theme: Misrepresentation concerning withdrawal availability and resulting margin loan creation
- Product Type: Margin loan
- Alleged Damages: $15,000.00
- Reporting Source: Broker
- Employing Firm at Time of Alleged Conduct: Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
To obtain a copy of Evguenia Alexandrova Funderburk’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 a core conduct rule requiring brokers and member firms to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. In the context of the complaint against Ms. Funderburk—where the client alleged misrepresentation about how withdrawal funds were made available and that a margin loan was created in the account—Rule 2010 is often analyzed as the baseline standard for whether the communication and handling of the account were fair, accurate, and ethically consistent with FINRA requirements. Because the disclosed complaint was ultimately marked Denied, the issue here is not a finding of wrongdoing, but whether the allegations describe conduct that, if proven, could implicate FINRA’s broad ethical standards.
FINRA Rule 3110 (Supervision) requires member firms to establish and maintain a supervisory system reasonably designed to achieve compliance with applicable securities laws and FINRA rules. In a complaint alleging misunderstanding or misrepresentation regarding withdrawals that allegedly resulted in a margin loan, Rule 3110 may be relevant to evaluating whether Ameriprise’s supervisory procedures were designed to ensure advisors properly explain margin mechanics, document client instructions, and address red flags involving unexpected borrowing or account debits. Even in a denied customer complaint, supervision remains a common legal and factual area of review when investors report confusion about account transactions.
FINRA Rule 4511 (General Requirements / Books and Records) requires firms to make and preserve books and records as required under FINRA rules and federal securities laws. In a dispute involving an alleged misrepresentation about fund availability and margin loan creation, Rule 4511 can become important in determining what written records exist regarding client communications, withdrawal requests, account activity, margin disclosures, confirmations, and internal notes. If an investor claims they did not understand that a withdrawal method would generate margin debt, the quality and completeness of the firm’s records may be central to evaluating what was explained and when.
For over 45 years, Robert Wayne Pearce has helped investors recover losses caused by broker fraud, negligence, and unsuitable recommendations. His firm, The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., represents clients nationwide on a no-recovery, no-fee basis. Call (800) 732-2889 or email pearce@rwpearce.com for a free case review with an experienced securities attorney.