Securities Lawyers Blog
The securities lawyers of Gana Weinstein LLP are investigating customer complaints against former LPL Financial LLC (LPL Financial) Broker Daniel Pugel (Pugel). According to BrokerCheck records, in March 2017, Pugel was “permitted to resign” from Financial Advocates Investment Management after allegedly violating investment-related statutes, regulations, rules, and/or industry standards of conduct, including FINRA Rule 2310 (suitability). Pugel has received three customer complaints.
In 2016 a customer alleged Daniel Pugel, while employed at Financial Advocates Investment Management, made unsuitable investment recommendations, failed in his supervisory duties, breached his fiduciary duty, and violated blue sky laws. The complaint settled in 2017 for $215,000.
In 2004 a customer alleged Daniel Pugel, while employed at Morgan Stanley, breached of contract, breached his fiduciary duty, made unsuitable recommendations, and committed fraud in connection to a mutual fund investment. The complaint resulted in an award to the customer of more than $95,900.