Last Updated: December 2024 (Lakewood Ranch, FL)
Kurt Stahl Investigation Summary
Here’s What You Need to Know About Lakewood Ranch, FL Advisor Kurt E. Stahl:
- Name: Kurt Edward Stahl
- Current Employer: AE Wealth Management, LLC- RIA
- Prior Employers:
- Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. (2014–2017)
- Smith Barney, Harris Upham & Co., Incorporated (1989–1990)
- Drexel Burnham Lambert Incorporated (1988–1989)
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- DBA: Gulf Coast Financial Planning
- Aliases: Kurt Stahl
- Primary Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
- CRD Number: 1890827
- Can Kurt Stahl Be Sued in Arbitration: Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA: No
- Highest Settlement or Award: $20,000
- Pending Customer Dispute Seeks Damages of 1.75 million
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Stahl, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Kurt Stahl as Your Stockbroker?
Kurt Stahl discloses several disputes over his career, including allegations of misrepresentation, negligence, and unsuitable investment recommendations. Key incidents include:
- Customer Dispute – Settled
- Date of Allegation: June 2018
- Allegations: Misrepresentation regarding fixed index annuities, which were presented as qualifying collateral for a bank loan.
- Settlement: $20,000 (April 2020)
- Case Number: 2018-CA-3040-NC
- Customer Dispute – Withdrawn
- Date of Allegation: March 2017
- Allegations: Misrepresentation and churning of variable annuities, resulting in surrender charges.
- Outcome: Withdrawn after clarification of product terms.
- Customer Dispute – Currently Pending
- Date of Filing: November 2024
- Allegations: Breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, and misrepresentation involving fixed annuities, hedge funds, and interval funds.
- Damages Sought: $1,750,000
- American Arbitration Association Case Number: 01-24-007-1485
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Kurt Stahl
Customers and regulatory filings have alleged the following misconduct against Kurt Stahl:
- Misrepresentation of Investment Products: Allegedly presenting unsuitable fixed index annuities as collateral for bank loans, violating FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability Rule).
- Churning: Alleged replacement of existing annuities to generate commissions, leading to surrender charges for the client.
- Negligence and Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Failure to adequately disclose risks associated with investments, violating FINRA Rule 2010 (Standards of Commercial Honor and Principles of Trade).
These allegations reflect systemic compliance failures and raise questions about adherence to ethical standards in the financial industry.
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Kurt E. Stahl, contact us for a complimentary consultation with an experienced securities lawyer to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.
With offices in Boca Raton, FL, and Austin, TX, stockbroker fraud attorney Bob Rex provides representation to investors nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers, financial advisors, and broker-dealers.
If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call (877) 224-3199 to speak with an experienced securities attorney at no cost to you.
Most cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.