Last Updated: AUGUST 2025 — Westlake Village, CA
Here’s what you need to know about Westlake Village, CA stockbroker Rawney Charles McVaney:
- Name: Mr. Rawney Charles McVaney
- Current Employer: None (Not currently registered with any FINRA firm)
- Prior Employers: Emerson Equity LLC; LightPath Capital, Inc.; Synergy Investment Group, LLC; TFS Securities, Inc.; Liberty Group, LLC; Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.; Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.; Legacy Financial Services, Inc.; Investacorp, Inc.
- DBA: My Financial Synergies, LLC
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Aliases: Rawney C. McVaney
- Primary Location: Westlake Village, CA
- CRD#: 1991351
- Can Rawney McVaney be sued in FINRA arbitration: Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA: No
- Highest Settlement or Award: $85,000
- Pending Customer Dispute Seeks Damages of $1,000,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. McVaney, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money with Rawney McVaney As Your Stockbroker?
A customer of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. settled a customer dispute for $85,000. Allegations vs. McVaney included suitability violations, misrepresentations and omissions, excessive trading, mismanagement, failure to supervise, violations of federal securities laws, applicable Texas state laws, NYSE and NASD rules, and infliction of extreme emotional distress.
In pending FINRA arbitration (Case #24-01768) filed in August 2024, involves claims of unlawful overconcentration, breach of fiduciary duty, suitability violations, fraudulent misrepresentation and omissions, and violations of FINRA Rules 2010, 2210, IM-2310-2, and 2020. The claim relates to a private placement investment and seeks $1,000,000 in damages.
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Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Rawney McVaney
Customers of Rawney McVaney have alleged the following misconduct:
- Unsuitable investment recommendations
- Misrepresentations and omissions of material facts
- Excessive trading (“churning”)
- Mismanagement of accounts
- Failure to supervise
- Violations of federal and Texas state securities laws
- Violations of FINRA Rules 2010 (Standards of Commercial Honor and Principles of Trade), 2210 (Communications with the Public), IM-2310-2 (Fair Dealing with Customers), and 2020 (Use of Manipulative, Deceptive, or Other Fraudulent Devices)
- Fraudulent misrepresentation and omissions
- Infliction of emotional distress
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Breach of contract
Investigations involving Over-Concentration
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is responsible for regulating brokerage firms and their representatives. Brokers must report customer complaints, regulatory actions, and certain financial disclosures such as judgments and liens. Allegations involving unsuitable investments, misrepresentation, excessive trading, and fiduciary breaches directly violate multiple key FINRA rules intended to protect investors.
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If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Rawney Charles McVaney, 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.