Were you the victim of former First Horizon Advisors, Inc. broker Joseph Barreca Jr. (CRD# 3276048)? He has been registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC in Metairie, Louisiana, since 2024. He was registered with First Horizon Advisors, Inc. in Metairie, Louisiana, from 2021 to 2024, Infinex Investments, Inc. in Mandeville, Louisiana, from 2016 to 2021, and Essex National Securities, LLC in Metairie, Louisiana, from 2007 to 2016.
Joseph Barreca Jr. Customer Complaints
He has been the subject of five customer complaints between 2022 and 2025, four of which were denied, according to his CRD report:
July 2025. “Customer stated that Market Linked Notes that were purchased in 2021 were unsuitable for the account and not in the best interest of the customer because the account lacked diversification and the Notes were illiquid. Upon investigation, the firm concluded that the Notes were suitable for, and in the best interest of, the customer given the customer’s investment objectives and risk profile. The firm also concluded that the features of the Notes had been discussed with the customer prior to purchase.” The customer is seeking $300,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding structured notes, and it took place while he was registered with First Horizon Advisors, 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, First Horizon Advisors, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Joseph Barreca Jr.’s customers.
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