Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. Broker James Jefferson Accused of Alternative Investment Losses

Ausdal Financial Partners

Erez Law is currently investigating Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. broker James Jefferson Simpson (CRD# 2204191) regarding illiquid alternative investments. He has been registered with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Downers Grove, Illinois, since 2007.

James Jefferson Simpson Customer Complaints

He has been the subject of one customer complaint, 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. At no time has Mr. Simpson been the client’s representative, nor did he supervise the transactions at issue as they were not purchased through Ausdal.” The customer is seeking $400,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding illiquid alternative investments, and it took place while he was registered with Molony Securities Co., Inc. 

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, Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by James Jefferson Simpson’s customers.

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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.