• January 18, 2022
• LPL Financial

Scott Bremus (CRD#: 4073006) is a previously registered Broker and previously registered Investment Advisor.

Broker’s Background

He entered the securities industry in 2000 and previously worked for LPL Financial, LLC; Sterne Agee Financial Services, Inc.; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.; and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, 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 October 2021, Scott Bremus was discharged by LPL Financial, LLC. The allegation states, “Facilitated private securities transactions without Firm approval.”

In addition, Scott Bremus has been the subject of two customer complaints, including the following:

• June 2009 – “CLIENT’S ATTORNEY ALLEGED MISREPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO VARIABLE ANNUITY INVESTMENT – DECEMBER 2006. DAMAGES UNSPECIFIED.” The customer dispute was settled for $600,000.
• June 2008 – “THE CLIENT ALLEGED MISREPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO ANNUITY – 12/28/08. DAMAGES UNSPECIFIED.” The customer dispute was denied.

For a copy of Scott Bremus’ FINRA BrokerCheck, click here.

We Help Investors Recover Investment Losses

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) strictly prohibits financial advisors from “selling away” or selling securities and investments to clients that are not offered by the brokerage firm with which they are employed. For example, it is illegal and a violation of industry rules for a financial advisor to recommend or even suggest that a client invest in the financial advisor’s own business or a business operated by his or her friends or family. It is not necessary that the financial advisor earn any compensation for recommending an outside investment.

The purpose behind this prohibition is to ensure that a financial advisor only offers to sell securities that have been vetted by his or her employer brokerage firm through a rigorous due diligence process. Most brokerage firms have an approved list of investments, products, and research that can be provided or made available to clients. Any deviation by the financial advisor from the approved product list may constitute selling away.

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