National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes is investigating barred broker Scott Reed (CRD# 3007033) a/k/a Scott Wayne Reed, formerly of Wells Fargo Clearing Services and First Financial Equity Corporation.
According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Scott Reed, formerly of Wells Fargo Clearing Services,
Was permanently barred by FINRA in February 2021 for participating in at least $3.5M of undisclosed private securities transactions and receiving $191,340 in compensation.
Arizona regulators revoked his licenses in March 2022 and ordered $1,804,901 in restitution plus a $50,000 penalty (including findings of unregistered/unapproved sales and nondisclosure issues), and the SEC permanently barred him in December 2023 based on the Arizona order.
Reed also received an indefinite FINRA suspension in November 2023 for failing to comply with an arbitration award/settlement or respond to FINRA, and a customer dispute tied to over $2M in unapproved outside investments settled for $2.25M (Sept. 2021).
Investors that suffered losses with broker Scott Reed are encouraged to contact attorney Lawrence L. Klayman, Esq., at 888-997-9956 or by email at investigations@klaymantoskes.com to discuss potential recovery options. We do not collect attorney’s fees unless we are able to obtain a financial recovery for you.
According to FINRA BrokerCheck, broker Scott Reed, formerly of Wells Fargo Clearing Services, was permanently barred by FINRA in February 2021 after findings that he participated in at least $3.5 million in undisclosed private securities transactions and received approximately $191,340 in compensation.
Regulators in Arizona later revoked Reed’s securities and advisory licenses in March 2022 and ordered $1,804,901 in restitution and a $50,000 administrative penalty, including findings involving unregistered or unapproved sales and alleged disclosure failures. In December 2023, the SEC also permanently barred Reed based on the Arizona order.
FINRA records further reflect that Reed was suspended indefinitely beginning in November 2023 for failing to comply with an arbitration award or settlement agreement (or for failing to provide requested information regarding compliance). Reed has also faced customer disputes, including one tied to more than $2 million in allegedly unapproved outside investments that settled for $2.25 million in September 2021.
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If you suffered losses with broker Scott Reed, or have concerns regarding your investment portfolio at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, First Financial Equity Corporation, or with any other financial advisor or firm, contact KlaymanToskes at 888-997-9956 or fill out a short contact form for a free and confidential consultation.