First Republic Securities Company, LLC (“First Republic Securities”) (CRD #105108) has many different complaints filed by FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority), state regulatory organizations, and investors such as yourself.
At the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, we have investigated First Republic Securities, its regulatory and customer complaints, and have also represented investors with claims of fraud, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty against this organization and its financial advisors.
Is First Republic Securities Company in trouble?
First Republic Securities Company appears to be facing ongoing problems, particularly related to individual broker misconduct and supervisory failures, though the firm continues to operate as a registered broker-dealer.
The most significant recent issue involves broker misconduct allegations against specific representatives, including claims of recommending $1 billion worth of highly complex, low-performance, high-cost market-linked instruments that resulted in substantial client losses.
There are also ongoing investigations into losses related to First Republic Bank stock recommendations made by the firm’s brokers, particularly following the bank’s collapse in 2023.
While the URL you provided contains historical information about the firm’s regulatory issues, recent developments in 2024-2025 focus more on individual broker misconduct cases rather than new firm-wide regulatory actions. The firm’s problems stem largely from its business model as an independent broker-dealer with decentralized supervision.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF SOME OF THE COMPLAINTS AND REGULATORY PROBLEMS FIRST REPUBLIC SECURITIES COMPANY HAS FACED OVER THE YEARS
First Republic Securities has faced approximately 2 state and self-regulatory body disclosure events involving formal proceedings by regulatory authorities including fines from the New York State Department of Financial Services for failure to disclose NASD proceedings and sanctions from NASD for failing to properly report municipal securities transactions.
The firm’s regulatory troubles stem from what appears to be systemic supervisory failures typical of independent broker-dealers. These firms often operate with remote supervision structures that make it difficult to monitor day-to-day broker activities effectively.
Recent complaints focus heavily on broker misconduct involving unsuitable investment recommendations and sales of complex financial products that resulted in significant client losses.
Can I Sue First Republic Securities?
Yes, you can sue First Republic Securities if you have suffered financial losses due to the actions or misconduct of the firm or its employees. However, in most cases, when you opened your account, you likely signed an agreement waiving your right to file a lawsuit in court. Instead, your claims against First Republic Securities must typically be pursued through a FINRA arbitration proceeding.
Attorney Robert Wayne Pearce has over 45 years of hands-on experience handling FINRA arbitration cases. With his deep knowledge of securities law and arbitration strategy, he understands how investors can not only bring a claim and sue First Republic Securities in arbitration but also maximize their chances of winning compensation for their losses.
Investment Losses? We Can Help
Discuss your legal options with an attorney at The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A.
or, give us a ring at (800) 732-2889.
What is First Republic Securities?
First Republic Securities (CRD#105108) is a registered broker-dealer. It operates as a full-service independent broker-dealer, providing a range of financial products and services to individual investors and financial advisors.
As a registered broker-dealer, First Republic Securities is subject to regulations and oversight by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). It is required to comply with industry standards and regulations to ensure the protection of its clients’ interests.
A failure to comply with industry standards by either its brokers or the firm itself can result in disciplinary actions, fines, or other penalties imposed by regulatory authorities.
Examples of Regulatory Problems and Complaints for First Republic Securities
First Republic Securities’rapid growth has not been without consequences. There have been approximately 2 state and self-regulatory body disclosure events; that is, final and formal proceedings initiated by a regulatory authority (e.g., a state or federal securities agency like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or self-regulatory body like the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) for a violation(s) of investment-related rules or regulations. In addition, there have been customer complaints filed against First Republic Securities for misconduct by its securities sales and investment advisory representatives that are not reported by the firm on its Central Depository Record.
We have reported and written about these regulatory problems and customer complaints over many years. First Republic Securities is a repeat offender: there are over 2 FINRA-reported proceedings citing the firm with one form of supervisory lapses or another.
A Brief Overview of Some of the Complaints and Regulatory Problems First Republic Securities Has Faced Over the Years
First Republic Securities has been repeatedly censured, warned, and fined for its own misconduct and failure to supervise its army of financial advisors. A couple of the notable FINRA Sanctions for its Supervisory Failures are below:
New York State Department of Financial Services Fines First Republic Securities for Failure to Disclose NASD Proceedings
Brief Overview: First Republic Securities entered into a stipulation with the New York State Department of Financial Services for failure to disclose to the Department that in two applications for insurance licenses in 2013 and 2014 the firm was named in an administrative proceeding by the NASD and that it was found liable in a FINRA arbitration. As a result, First Republic Securities agreed to a civil fine of $1,500.
NASD Fines First Republic Securities for Failure to Timely Report Municipal Securities Transactions
Brief Overview: Without admitting or denying the findings, First Republic Securities consented to the described sanction and to the entry of NASD findings that the firm failed to report information about municipal securities transactions within 15 minutes of time of trade to the real-time transaction reporting system. NASD findings stated that the firm improperly reported purchase and sale transactions effected in municipal securities to the system when the interdealer deliveries were “step outs” and thus, were not interdealer transactions reportable to such system. NASD findings also stated that, in transactions with customers, the firm failed to include specific items of information listed for the transactions in the specifications for real-time reporting of municipal securities transactions and failed to report some transactions by the end of the day on which the trades were executed. As a result, the firm was fined $5,000.00.
Why Does First Republic Securities Have So Many Regulatory Problems And Customer Complaints?
Independent broker-dealers are notorious for their lax supervisory practices and procedures. The business model of these franchise type operations is to open many offices nationwide for steady growth of fixed monthly revenues without the costs attendant to a full-service branch office with on-site manager, compliance officer and operation personnel. The registered representatives of these independent broker-dealers generally operate as separately incorporated businesses. They are not employees of the broker-dealer and therefore not controlled in the same manner as full-service brokerage firm representatives. The registered representatives control their structure and costs to maximize profits and often leave the protection of investors’ rights and interests as their lowest priority.
The typical supervisory organization of independent broker-dealer operations is to have other independent contractors operate Offices of Supervisory Jurisdiction (OSJs) to monitor the registered representatives from geographically remote offices and then report to the main franchisor’s compliance office at national headquarters. The supervisors at the OSJs are not employees of the franchisor and often run their own brokerage, insurance and other businesses. They are not devoted full-time supervisors of the smaller branch offices. Consequently, OSJ managers cannot and do not supervise the day-to-day operations of the registered representatives of these Independent broker-dealers.
Generally, there is no immediate review of new accounts opened, securities transactions, business records, cash or securities receipts and deliveries, correspondence and business activities unrelated to the securities brokerage operation at these independent brokerage firms. The lax supervision leaves investors who have transferred their accounts to the smaller independent broker-dealer vulnerable to sales of securities that have not been reviewed or authorized by anyone other than the sales representative earning a commission. There may be no one onsite to detect forgeries of clients’ signatures on documents, the placement of inaccurate information about a client’s investment objectives and financial condition to document the suitability of a particular investment recommendation. Oftentimes there is no daily review of sales literature and client correspondence to protect against misrepresentations and misleading statements being made to investors. In fact, it is not unusual for there to be only one compliance audit visit per year at many of these offices.
These Independent brokerage business operations are worrisome to the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), which has documented more instances of sales abuse and consequently investor losses at these firms than the traditional brokerage firms with branch offices with on-site managers and compliance personnel.
How to File an Official Complaint Against First Republic Securities or one of its brokers with FINRA
If you’ve suffered losses because of misconduct by a broker or advisor at First Republic Securities Company, LLC (CRD #105108), you may be wondering how to take action. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) provides investors with the right to file official complaints and pursue claims for recovery when firms or their representatives engage in fraud, negligence, or breach of fiduciary duty.
At the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we have over 45 years of experience representing investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings against brokerage firms like First Republic Securities. Our team has investigated the firm’s history of supervisory failures, unsuitable investment recommendations, and regulatory violations—including recent cases involving complex, high-cost financial products and broker misconduct tied to the collapse of First Republic Bank stock in 2023.
Filing a FINRA complaint against First Republic Securities can be complex, and many investors make the mistake of contacting the firm directly without legal representation—often resulting in denied claims. Our securities attorneys understand how to navigate the FINRA process effectively, protect your rights, and pursue the compensation you deserve.
These cases can be extremely complex, and so having the support of a reputable attorney who is experienced in recovering investment losses for investors is key to your success. Many customers make the mistake of contacting First Republic Securities without representation with an attorney about their complaints and have their complaints denied.
Related Read: Can You Sue Your Brokerage Firm?
Investment Losses? We Can Help
Discuss your legal options with an attorney at The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A.
or, give us a ring at (800) 732-2889.
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The investment loss attorneys at The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., have helped countless investors over the last 45 years recover the losses from their investment accounts that were caused by broker negligence or misconduct. The firm has extensive experience with First Republic Securities cases, and Attorney Pearce is committed to seeing that those responsible for the losses you have suffered are held fully accountable.
Give us a call at 800-732-2889. Let’s discuss your case and see what we can do to help you get the compensation you need and deserve.
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