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DID DONALD PORTERFIELD CAUSE YOU INVESTMENT LOSSES?

Donald Porterfield Of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. Has 7 Customer Complaints For Alleged Broker Misconduct

Who is Donald Porterfield of Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.?

Donald Porterfield (CRD #1700761) who is currently registered with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. and located in Kansas City, Missouri is a subject of one of our many securities industry sales practice abuse investigations.

Donald Porterfield Customer Complaints

Donald Porterfield has been the subject of 7 customer complaints that we know about. One arbitration award was entered against Morgan Stanley for Donald Porterfield’s alleged misconduct causing investors losses. Two of Donald Porterfield’s 7 customer complaints were settled in favor of investors. Four of Donald Porterfield’s customers’ complaints were denied and, to date, the customers have not taken any further action.

Allegations Against Donald Porterfield

A sample of the allegations made in the FINRA reported arbitration claim settlements and/or pending complaints for investment losses are as follows:

  • Claimant alleged, inter alia, Donald Porterfield’s excessive trading and suitability with respect to investments in her accounts.
  • Client’s attorney alleged, inter alia, that Donald Porterfield’s investments purchased in the client’s account were unsuitable.
  • Customer alleged unauthorized trading by Donald Porterfield.
  • The customer alleged Donald Porterfield’s misrepresentation.
  • The customer alleged unauthorized trading by Donald Porterfield.
  • The customer alleged Donald Porterfield’s unauthorized trading.

Donald Porterfield Red Flags & Your Rights As An Investor

Of course, Donald Porterfield did not admit to any of the allegations. But regardless of whether an arbitration award was entered, a settlement occurred, or the customer complaint is still pending, the allegations made by customers are red flags which should put all current and former customers of Donald Porterfield at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. on alert to review carefully the activity and performance of their accounts and question whether Donald Porterfield has engaged in any stockbroker misconduct that may have caused them investment losses. The large number of customer complaints at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. also raises questions about the brokerage firms’ supervisory practices. If these red flags raise questions, call us and we will inform you of your rights as an investor.

File A Claim To Recover Your Investment Losses At Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. Due To Donald Porterfield

If you have questions about Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. and/or Donald Porterfield and the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Pearce for a free initial consultation via email or Toll Free at 1-800-732-2889.

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Robert Wayne Pearce

Robert Wayne Pearce of The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. has been a trial attorney for more than 40 years and has helped recover over $170 million dollars for his clients. During that time, he developed a well-respected and highly accomplished legal career representing investors and brokers in disputes with one another and the government and industry regulators. To speak with Attorney Pearce, call (800) 732-2889 or Contact Us online for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION with Attorney Pearce about your case.

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