Unsuitable Investment Recommendations by Independent Financial Group, LLC Broker Ronald Appler Sr

Independent Financial Group

Erez Law is currently investigating Independent Financial Group, LLC broker Ronald Appler Sr (CRD# 2499039) regarding unsuitable investment recommendations. He has been registered with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Sykesville, Maryland, since 2017. He was registered with H. Beck, Inc. in Sykesville, Maryland, from 2003 to 2017.

Ronald Appler Sr Customer Complaints

He has been the subject of three customer complaints between 2008 and 2024, two of which were denied, according to his CRD report:

June 2024. “Clients allege that Financial Professional misrepresented investments in BDCs and REITs and that the investments were unsuitable.” The customer is seeking $300,000 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, Independent Financial Group, LLC may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Ronald Appler Sr’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.