• August 1, 2022
• Raymond James

Jermaine Benjamin (CRD#: 6152653) is a previously registered Broker and Investment Advisor.

Broker’s Background

He entered the securities industry in 2013 and previously worked for Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.; and Pruco Securities, LLC.

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 2022, a customer dispute was filed against Jermaine Benjamin. The allegation states, “Customer Alleges unauthorized transactions and misappropriation/defalcation.” The customer dispute remains pending.

Defalcation refers to theft from a customer account. This overs when a broker gains access to a customer accounts and unlawfully withdraws funds for an improper and unauthorized purpose.

For a copy of Jermaine Benjamin’s FINRA BrokerCheck, click here.

We Help Investors Recover Investment Losses

FINRA regulations require that a customer’s written authorization is required before a broker-dealer can carry out transactions in the customer’s account. In addition, the broker-dealer’s member firm needs to approve the broker-dealer’s authorization. These measures are intended to protect the customer. Discretionary trading allows the broker-dealer to unilaterally decide to buy or sell securities at any price and not have to check with the client first. Exercising discretion without authorization can be costly to investors, and broker-dealers and their member firms, too.

In addition, to the extent a Financial Advisor converts client assets during the course and scope of his employment and/or registration with the brokerage firm, that brokerage firm may be held liable for any attendant losses.

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