Unsuitable Investment Recommendations by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Broker Reza Zafari

Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated broker Reza Zafari (CRD# 1332633) is accused of unsuitable investment recommendations. He has been registered with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated in Los Angeles, California, since 1999.

Reza Zafari Customer Complaints

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

May 2025. “Claimant alleges unsuitable investment strategy, misrepresentation, omission of material facts and failure to act in their best interest from 2015 to 2023.” The customer is seeking $2,400,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. 

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, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Reza Zafari’s customers.

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