Janney Montgomery Scott LLC broker John Hardiman (CRD# 2089333) is accused of mutual fund losses. He has been registered with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC in Melville, New York, since 2017. He was registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Melville, New York, from 2007 to 2017, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. in Huntington, New York, from 2002 to 2007, and UBS Painewebber Inc. in Melville, New York, from 1999 to 2002, when he was terminated regarding, “signed wife’s name on option agreement for our joint account.”
John Hardiman Customer Complaints
He has been the subject of three customer complaints between 2013 and 2025, one of which was withdrawn, according to his CRD report:
November 2025. “Client alleges that Advisor misrepresented the characteristics of investments that he recommended for the client’s accounts between December 2024 and June 2025.” The customer is seeking $5,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding mutual fund losses, and the complaint took place while he was registered with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.
August 2025. “Claimants allege that their accounts were unsuitably invested.” The customer is seeking $660,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding mutual fund losses, and the complaint took place while he was registered with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.
Pursuant to FINRA Rules, member firms are responsible for supervising a broker’s activities during the time the broker is registered with the firm. Therefore, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by John Hardiman’s customers.
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