Erez Law is currently investigating David Lerner Associates, Inc. broker T.J. Cheriaparampil (CRD# 4466711), who is accused of energy sector investment losses. He has been registered with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC in Melville, New York, since 2015, and Wells Fargo Advisors in Melville, New York, since 2016. He was registered with David Lerner Associates, Inc. in Syosset, New York, from 2001 to 2015.
T.J. Cheriaparampil Customer Complaints
He has been the subject of two customer complaints between 2020 and 2026, according to his CRD report. The most recent complaint was regarding:
February 2026. “Timothy Cheriaparampil: U5 – Puerto Rico Bonds and SOAEX purchases – unsuitability, misrepresentation and omission and breach of fiduciary duty. George Amanatides: U4 – Energy 11 and Energy 12 purchases – unsuitability, misrepresentation and omission and breach of fiduciary duty. Allegation period: May 18, 2004 the date of the first purchase of Puerto Rico Bonds to January 12, 2026, the date the SOC was received. Product code: 09 – Mutual Funds (SOAEX) The allegation do not include misappropriation, forgery, theft or conversion of funds or securities.” The customer is seeking $150,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding mutual funds, Puerto Rico bonds, and private sector energy investments, including Energy 11 and Energy 12 investments. The complaint took place while he was registered with David Lerner Associates, 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, David Lerner Associates, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by T.J. Cheriaparampil’s customers.
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