FINRA Bars Former Morgan Stanley Broker after Failing to Comply with Requests for Information
Levin Law, P.A., is investigating losses suffered by clients of former Morgan Stanley broker David Kraft (CRD#: 2356400). According to publicly available information from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Mr. Kraft has been barred from acting as a broker or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.
If you have suffered losses after investing with David Kraft, contact Levin Law today at (855) 862-2306 or via email at co*****@le********.com. Managing partner Brian Levin has recovered millions on behalf of victims of investment fraud and stockbroker misconduct. Investors may be able to recover losses through a FINRA arbitration.
Former Broker Subject of Multiple Customer Disputes
In addition to being barred indefinitely, Mr. Kraft has been the subject of multiple customer disputes. The most recent two include allegations from clients that he removed funds from their accounts without authorization.
3/30/2020 – A customer dispute was filed with damages requested in the amount of $716,528.06, alleging that Mr. Kraft removed funds from the client’s account without authorization.
3/30/2020 – A client alleged that Mr. Kraft removed funds from a trust account without authorization. Damages are requested in the amount of $1,201,922.12.
A prior customer dispute alleging misrepresentation was settled for $40,000.
Regulatory Actions Against Brokers
FINRA has the right to take regulatory actions against registered brokers and broker-dealer firms for any rule violations. On July 31, 2019, FINRA barred Mr. Kraft for failing to respond to requested information related to a suspension notice. Furthermore, FINRA issued an indefinite suspension against Mr. Kraft on December 10, 2019, after failing to comply with an arbitration award issued by the agency in May.
Regulatory agencies such as FINRA may take action against individual brokers as well as broker firms. If a brokerage firm violates a conduct rule, such as failure to supervise (Rule 3110), they may be held liable for losses through arbitration.
Contact Levin Law for a Free Case Evaluation
If you have suffered losses after investing with David Kraft or another Morgan Stanley broker, contact attorney Brian Levin directly at (855) 862-2306 or via email at co*****@le********.com. All consultations are free and confidential. Most cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients are not responsible for Levin Law attorneys’ fees unless money is recovered on their behalf.
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