Investment Loss Options for Clients of Former Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Broker Matthew Wilkes

Raymond James Financial Services

Were you the victim of former Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. broker Matthew Wilkes (CRD# 5409004)? He was registered with Trustfirst in Knoxville, Tennessee, from 2019 to 2023, FSIC in Chicago, Illinois, from 2017 to 2018, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, from 2015 to 2017, and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, from 2013 to 2015. 

Matthew Wilkes Customer Complaints

He has been the subject of three customer complaints between 2015 and 2024, according to his CRD report. The most recent complaints are regarding: 

February 2024. “Claimants allege FA recommended unsuitable premium-financed life insurance policy and failed to properly explain its risks and then later made unsuitable recommendation to change insurance provider.” The customer is seeking $2,680,220.14 in damages, and the case is currently pending. 

January 2024. “Claimants allege FA recommended unsuitable premium-financed life insurance policy and failed to properly explain its risks and then later made unsuitable recommendation to change insurance provider.” The customer is seeking $4,171,885.12 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding life insurance, and it took place while he was registered with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

Pursuant to FINRA Rules, member firms are responsible for supervising a broker’s activities during the time the broker is registered with the firm. Therefore, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Matthew Wilkes’ customers.

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Author: Jeffrey Erez

The founder of Erez Law, Jeffrey Erez, focuses exclusively on securities arbitration and litigation. Mr. Erez passionately believes in representing aggrieved investors and obtaining justice for his clients through litigation.