DID MICHAEL ANTHONY MARGIOTTA CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES?

Michael Margiotta Of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, And Formerly With UBS Financial Services Has 3 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct

Who is Michael Margiotta of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith?

Michael Margiotta (CRD #1821043) who is currently registered with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and located in Santa Monica, California is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations. Prior to Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Michael Margiotta was associated with UBS Financial Services and other investment advisory and brokerage firms with a history of customer complaints and securities industry regulatory problems.

Michael Margiotta Customer Complaints

Michael Margiotta has been the subject of 3 customer complaints that we know about. One of Michael Margiotta’s 3 customer complaints was settled in favor of investors. One of Michael Margiotta’s customers’ complaints was denied and, to date, the customer has not taken any further action. There is currently one pending customer complaint filed against UBS Financial Services for investment losses caused by Michael Margiotta’s alleged misconduct.

Allegations Against Michael Margiotta

A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows:

• The client complained about suitability, alleged Michael Margiotta told him that oil had bottomed out for sure prompting him to purchase securities which plummeted.
• Claimant’s counsel alleged Michael Margiotta’s unsuitable investment in energy securities and failure to conduct adequate due diligence and monitoring.
• Unsuitable investments allegedly by Michael Margiotta.

Michael Margiotta Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor

Of course, Michael Margiotta did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Michael Margiotta at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and UBS Financial Services on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Michael Margiotta has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and UBS Financial Services also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor.

File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Due To Michael Margiotta

If you have questions about Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, UBS Financial Services, and/or Michael Margiotta and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-(833) 300-6983.