Victim of Excessive Trading with Former Laidlaw & Company Broker Peter Viglione?

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Were you the victim of excessive trading with former Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd. broker Peter Viglione (CRD# 4697621)? Viglione has been registered with Network 1 Financial Securities Inc. in New York, New York since June 2019. Previously, Viglione was registered with Laidlaw & Company in New York, New York from 2014 to July 2019.

Viglione has been the subject of seven customer complaints between 2011 and 2021, according to his CRD report:

  • January 2021. “Overconcentration, unsuitability, and excessive trading. The customer is seeking $134,156 in damages. The complaint was regarding equity OTC and common and preferred stocks and took place while Viglione was registered with Laidlaw & Company.
  • January 2021. “Overconcentration, unsuitability, and excessive trading.” The customer is seeking $35,737 in damages. The complaint was regarding equity OTC and common and preferred stocks and took place while Viglione was registered with Laidlaw & Company.
  • February 2019. “Client alleges excessive trading and commission in 2013.” The customer sought $50,000 in damages and the case was settled for $14,999. The complaint is regarding equity OTC and common and preferred stocks and took place while Viglione was registered with Portfolios Advisors Alliance LLC.
  • May 2018. “Client alleges damages with no specific allegation from 2015-2017.” The customer sought $20,179 in damages and the case was settled for $9,375. This case was regarding equity OTC and common and preferred stocks.
  • May 2018. “Client alleges unauthorized trading and excessive trading from 2015 to 2016.” The customer is seeking $200,000 in damages and the case is currently pending. This case was regarding equity OTC and common and preferred stocks.
  • February 2012. “Customer alleges excessive trading, unauthorized trading and misrepresentation.” The customer sought $780,000 in damages and the case was settled for $125,000. This case was regarding common and preferred stocks.
  • December 2011. “Claimant alleges churning and unauthorized trading.” The case was settled for $85,000. This case was regarding equity OTC and common and preferred stocks.

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, Laidlaw & Company may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Viglione’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.