• June 14, 2023
• PHX Financial

Jason J. Walsh (CRD#: 5758243) is a registered Broker at PHX Financial, Inc., in Hauppauge, NY.

Broker’s Background

He entered the securities industry in 2010 and previously worked for Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc.; Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC; National Securities Corporation; Obsidian Financial Group, LLC; John Thomas Financial; and First Midwest Securities, Inc.

Current And Past Allegations Of Conduct Leading To Investment Loss

According to publicly available records released by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), in May 2023, a customer dispute was filed against Jason J. Walsh. The allegation states, “Breach of Fiduciary Duty, December 2012 through October 2022.” The customer dispute is pending, and damages of $3,767,261.79 are sought.

In addition, Jason J. Walsh has been the subject of two other customer complaints and a lien:

• August 2019 — A tax judgment/lien in the amount of $23,422.12 was levied against Jason J. Walsh.
• January 2019 — “UNAUTHORIZED TRADING RELATED TO TRANSACTIONS IN APRIL 2018.” The customer dispute was settled for $5,000.
• July 2013 — “CLIENT ALLEGED UNAUTHORIZED BUY OF 1400 SHARES CVI AND POSSIBLE OTHER TRADES. THE CVI TRADE OCCURRED 5/29/2013.” The customer dispute was denied.

For a copy of Jason J. Walsh’s FINRA BrokerCheck, click here.

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