There are options for clients of CFD Investments, Inc. broker Scott Oliphant (CRD# 4551455), who is accused of real estate securities losses. He has been registered with Cetera Advisors LLC in Columbus, Indiana, since 2019, and Cetera Investment Advisers LLC in Columbus, Ohio, since 2024. He was registered with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, from October to December 2019, and CFD Investments, Inc. in Columbus, Indiana, from 2005 to 2019.
Scott Oliphant Customer Complaints
He has been the subject of three customer complaints between 2023 and 2025, one of which was denied, according to his CRD report:
June 2025. “Sale of Hartman REIT, which is alleged to be a failed product. Claimants allege suitability, breach of contract, violations of standards of commercial honor and principles of trade, use of manipulative or fraudulent device, and respondent superior.” The customer is seeking $422,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding real estate securities losses, and it took place while he was registered with CFD Investments, Inc.
January 2023. “Customer alleged that the sale of a REIT was not suitable and was an over-concentration of assets. In connection with that same transaction, complainant alleged breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, negligence, negligent misrepresentation or omission, common law fraud, and negligent supervision.” The customer sought $100,000 in damages, and the case was settled for $94,500. The complaint was regarding real estate securities losses, and it took place while he was registered with CFD Investments, Inc.
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, CFD Investments, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Scott Oliphant’s customers.
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