Erez Law is currently investigating Herbert J. Sims & Co, Inc. broker Shane Applebaum (CRD# 4772668), who is accused of unsuitable investment recommendations and the sale of structured products. Applebaum has been registered with Herbert J. Sims & Co, Inc. in Boca Raton, Florida since 2004.
Applebaum has been the subject of two customer complaints between 2018 and 2020, according to his CRD report:
- February 2020. “Suitability of $75K Bank of America CD purchased in Oct. 2014, maturing 2030; & $240K Citibank CD purchased in Jan. 2014, maturing 2034 purchased for the partnership which is beneficially owned by an elderly husband & wife.” The customer is seeking $86,864.90 in damages and the case is currently pending.
- June 2018. “Claimant alleged unsuitability, negligence, fraud, misrepresentation.” The case was settled for $40,000. The complaint was regarding Peurto Rico bonds.
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, Herbert J. Sims & Co, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Applebaum’s customers.
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