Were you the victim of Sunbelt Securities, Inc. broker Bradley Lakner (CRD# 4167521)? He has been registered with Sunbelt Securities, Inc. in Springfield, Illinois, since 2010. He was registered with Edward Jones in Springfield, Illinois, from 2007 to 2010, when he was terminated regarding, “Lakner had been previously warned or notified about keeping blank signed forms in the office and conducting business outside the firm’s systems in contravention of firm policy. Also, the firm had requested Lakner adjust a death benefit amount on an internal application and have the client initial the change but it appeared Lakner initialed the document instead of the client. In light of these concerns, firm personnel went to Lakner’s branch to discuss these matters and Lakner eventually admitted to each issue.
Bradley Lakner Customer Complaints
He has been the subject of two customer complaints between 2009 and 2024, one of which was denied, according to his CRD report:
March 2024. “Claimant alleges representative recommended an improper investment strategy and unsuitable investments purchased in 2015 and early 2016. Further the claim alleges that the firm did not conduct adequate due diligence on certain products recommended to client and failed to supervise the representative.” The customer is seeking $100,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding real estate securities and direct investments, and it took place while he was registered with Sunbelt Securities, 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, Sunbelt Securities, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Bradley Lakner’s customers.
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