Unsuitable Investment Recommendations by Centaurus Financial, Inc. Broker Lawrence Depaul Jr.

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Were you the victim of Centaurus Financial, Inc. broker Lawrence Depaul Jr. (CRD# 4540570)? He has been registered with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Newport Beach, California, since 2011, and with Newport Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Newport Beach, California, since 2018.

Lawrence Depaul Jr. Customer Complaints

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

February 2024. “The customer alleges that during the period of 2019 through 2021, the Registered Representative recommended unsuitable, high-risk, illiquid investments, and breached his fiduciary duty.” The customer is seeking $100,001 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding corporate debt.

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, Centaurus Financial, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Lawrence Depaul Jr.’s customers.

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