Unauthorized Trading Options for Clients of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC broker Abebi Stafford

Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.

Erez Law is currently investigating Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC broker Abebi Stafford (CRD# 6550592) regarding unauthorized trades resulting in investment losses. He has been registered with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in New Brighton, Minnesota, since 2016.

Abebi Stafford Customer Complaints

He has been the subject of one customer complaint, according to his CRD report:

June 2026. “The client alleged that the advisor sold shares of SEZL from his SPS Advantage IRA without authorization in June 2026.” The case was settled for $569,637.62. The complaint was regarding equity OTC.

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, Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Abebi Stafford’s customers.

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Author: Jeffrey Erez

The founder of Erez Law, Jeffrey Erez, focuses exclusively on securities arbitration and litigation. Mr. Erez passionately believes in representing aggrieved investors and obtaining justice for his clients through litigation.