DID VALENTINO MICHAEL SCOTT CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES?

Valentino Scott Of Centaurus Financial, Inc. Has 11 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct

Valentino Scott Customer Complaints

Valentino Scott has been the subject of 11 customer complaints that we know about to recover investment losses. One arbitration award was entered against Centaurus Financial for Valentino Scott’s alleged misconduct causing investor losses. Two of the customer complaints were settled by Centaurus Financial in favor of the investors. Four of Valentino Scott’s customer complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action. There are currently 4 pending customer complaints filed against Centaurus Financial for investment losses caused by Valentino Scott’s alleged misconduct.

Allegations Against Valentino Scott

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

• Customer purchased a variable annuity that was not suitable, certain product features were misrepresented and Valentino Scott allegedly failed to reallocate subaccounts to a more conservative position as expressed by the customer.
• Client alleged that he was unaware of fees for 7% income rider, and alleged he was not aware that the investment allegedly made by Valentino Scott was a variable annuity.
• Death benefit was misrepresented allegedly by Valentino Scott on variable annuity policies purchased.
• The customer alleged that Valentino Scott recommended and over concentrated their account(s) in unsuitable investments.
• Valentino Scott allegedly sold customer inappropriate class of mutual funds, failed to disclose the amount of loss realized in selling GNMA securities.
• Uninformed as to surrender charge and holding period of contract with Manulife Financial, Inc. – Venture III.
• Advisor recommended a risky, high yield, complex, and illiquid investment.
• Misrepresentation and mishandling of investment by representative.
• Overconcentration of customer’s accounts and unsuitable, in illiquid, and risky investments.

Valentino Scott Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor

Of course, Valentino Scott 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 Valentino Scott at Centaurus Financial, Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Valentino Scott has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Centaurus Financial, Inc. also raises questions about the brokerage firm’s supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor.

Did You Lose Money Because of Broker Misconduct?

If you have lost money due to negligence or fraud by a stockbroker or advisor, the easiest way to know if you have a case is to call our office at 800-732-2889. Our investment fraud attorneys will evaluate your claim for free and let you know if we can help you recover your losses.

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