Last Updated: May 2025 – Easley, SC
Here’s what you need to know about Easley, SC stockbroker Joseph Robert Eades Jr.:
- Name: Mr. Joseph Robert Eades Jr.
- Current Employer: Capital Investment Group, Inc. / Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC
- Prior Employers: CIC Advisers LLC, Raymond James Financial Services, FSC Securities Corporation, J.C. Bradford & Co., Pruco Securities Corporation
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Aliases: Joseph Eades, Rob Eades, Jr., Robbie Eades, Jr., JR Eades
- Primary Location: Easley, SC
- CRD Number: 2357818
- Can Joseph Eades Jr. be sued in FINRA arbitration? Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA: No
- Highest Settlement or Award: $61,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Eades, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Joseph Eades Jr. As Your Stockbroker?
A customer dispute filed in July 2024 (FINRA Arbitration No. 24-01554), by a customer of Capital Investment Group alleged that Rob Eades made unsuitable recommendations and failed to disclose material information related to investments in GWG L-Bonds, issued by GWG Holdings, Inc., a company which filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2022. The case was settled in March 2025, for $61,000, with Mr. Eades personally contributing $30,500.
This kind of misconduct, involving misrepresentation and failure to disclose risk in alternative investments, may constitute violations of FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability) and FINRA Rule 2020 (Use of Manipulative, Deceptive or Other Fraudulent Devices).
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Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Joseph Eades Jr.
Customers of Rob Eades Jr. have made the following allegations:
GWG L-Bonds Unsuitability and Misrepresentation:
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) requires brokers and their firms to report customer disputes, arbitration cases, and regulatory sanctions. FINRA Rule 2111 requires that investment recommendations must be suitable for clients based on their individual investment profile. FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits brokers from engaging in deceptive practices.
Alternative Investments: These are assets that are not stocks, bonds or cash. Alternative investments generally fall within five categories: hedge funds, private capital, natural resources (oil and gas, energy), real estate (REITs) and infrastructure. They are typically less liquid that conventional investments, less regulated with higher fees and generally higher risk. For more investigations involving Alternative Investments, see this.
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Investigations of other Capital Investment Group brokers
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Joseph Robert “Rob” Eades Jr., 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.