Last Updated: September 2025 — St. Petersburg, FL
Here’s what you need to know about St. Petersburg, FL, stockbroker John Nole:
- Name: Mr. John Anthony Nole
- CRD Number: 1609191
- Current Employer: Paulson Investment Company LLC (registered since 07/15/2016)
- Primary Location: 150 Second Ave. N., Suite 1550, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Licensing/Registrations: Registered with 1 SRO; licensed in 27 U.S. states/territories; passed Series 24, Series 7, SIE, Series 63, Series 66 (IA)
- Prior Employers: Aegis Capital Corp.; International Assets Advisory; Anderson & Strudwick; GunnAllen Financial; Barron Chase Securities
- Can Mr. Nole be sued in FINRA arbitration? Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA? No
- Highest Award or Settlement: $575,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Nole, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With John Anthony Nole As Your Stockbroker?
Below are notable customer disputes involving GWG Holdings, Inc. “L Bonds” and other recommendations alleged to have been made by or through Mr. Nole at Paulson Investment Company LLC:
- FINRA Case No. 25-00253 (filed 02/05/2025): Pending arbitration alleging improper recommendation of GWG L Bonds; alleged damages $90,000.
- FINRA Case No. 24-00382 (filed 03/01/2024): Claimants alleged Paulson, acting through Nole, improperly recommended GWG L Bonds; alleged the product was “completely safe” and backed by life insurance policies; and that due diligence was inadequate. Settled 03/31/2025 for $575,000
- FINRA Case No. 23-01522 (filed 05/23/2023): Alleged unsuitable recommendations to purchase $250,000 of GWG L Bonds (10/20/2020–1/19/2021). Settled 08/28/2023 for $145,000.
- Customer complaint (received 05/28/2025): Customer sought recovery following the GWG bankruptcy; settled 06/26/2025 for $105,000 .
- FINRA Case No. 24-02282 (filed 10/22/2024): Pending arbitration alleging improper recommendation and misrepresentation of GWG L Bonds; settled for 217,500.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against John Anthony Nole
Customer Disputes and Core Allegations
- Improper recommendation of GWG Holdings, Inc. L Bonds
- Misrepresentation/omission of risk
- Unsuitable investment recommendations inconsistent with investors’ risk tolerance and objectives.
- Failure to conduct reasonable due diligence on GWG before recommending
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If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by John Anthony Nole, 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.