Erez Law is currently investigating former LPL Financial LLC broker Nicholas Travascio III (CRD# 2581756) regarding real estate investment losses. He was registered with LPL Financial LLC in Hurst, Texas, from 1999 to 2018.
Nicholas Travascio III Customer Complaints
He has been the subject of seven customer complaints between 2010 and 2024, two of which were withdrawn and one was denied, according to his CRD report:
March 2024. “Customers alleges that investments made in 2014 were unsuitable for the customers’ investment objectives and risk tolerance.
November 2020. “Claimants allege that their financial professional recommended that they invest in several reits which were unsuitable for their investment portfolio. Claimants allege that their account was overly concentrated in at least four REITs and not appropriately diversified. Activity period: 8/2013 to 11/2020.” The customer sought $150,000 in damages, and the case was settled for $14,999. The complaint was regarding real estate securities.
October 2019. “Rep alleged to have recommended an unsuitable REIT to customer, who alleges losses in connection with the investment.” The customer sought $19,500 in damages and the case was settled for $8,000. The complaint was regarding real estate securities.
July 2019. “Customer alleges that in 2013 and 2014 representative made unsuitable investment recommendations into two speculative alternative investments.” The customer sought $75,000 in damages and the case was settled for $19,000. The complaint was regarding real estate securities.
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, LPL Financial LLC may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Nicholas Travascio’s customers.
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