Investigation of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker John Barrett

Merrill Lynch

Were you the victim of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated broker John Barrett (CRD# 1491194)? He has been registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in New York, New York, since 1986.

John Barrett Customer Complaints

He has been the subject of one customer complaint, according to his CRD report:

April 2023. “Clients allege that financial advisor failed to act in their best interest and made unsuitable investments from June 2020 until January 2023.” The customer is seeking $137,773 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding mutual funds losses.

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, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by John Barrett’s 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.