Former Moloney Securities Co., Inc. Broker Derrick Brauner Accused of Alternative Investment Losses

Moloney Securities Co.

There are options for clients of former Moloney Securities Co., Inc. broker Derrick Brauner (CRD# 6082847) who suffered investment losses. He has been registered with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Osage Beach, Missouri, since 2025. He was registered with Moloney Securities Co., Inc. and Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC in Osage Beach, Missouri, from 2017 to 2025, and Smith Moore & Co. in Osage Beach, Missouri, from 2012 to 2017.

Derrick Brauner Customer Complaints

He has been the subject of two customer complaints between 2024 and 2026, according to his CRD report:

May 2026. “Client alleges Unsuitable Recommendations, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Negligence, Failure to Supervise, Misrepresentation and Omission, Violation of Finra Rules and industry standards related to illiquid/alternative investments purchased through his representative at Moloney Securities, and prior to moving his accounts to Ausdal.” The customer is seeking $400,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding illicit alternative investments. 

August 2024. “Suitability/negligence. 2018-2020.” The customer sought $54,000 in damages, and the case was settled for $14,999. The complaint was regarding corporate debt losses.

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, Moloney Securities Co., Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Derrick Brauner’s customers.

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