Last Updated: September 2025 (West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania)
Bill Bredt Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about West Conshohocken, PA, stockbroker William R. Bredt:
- Name: William R. Bredt.
- Alias: Bill Bredt
- Current Employer: Raymond James & Associates, Inc., 300 Conshohocken State Road, Suite 400, West Conshohocken, PA 19428 (CRD# 705). Registered with this firm since 01/25/2010.
- Prior Firms: First Union Capital Markets Corop. (08/1992–03/1999); Herzog, Heine, Geguld, Inc. (06/1987–12/1989).
- CRD number: 1621507.
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor. Yes (General Securities Representative; state registrations active in numerous jurisdictions.)
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA: Yes
- Highest Award or Settlement: $27,000
- Current Customer Dispute Seeks Total Damages of: $400,000
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- Pending (Mar. 2025): A written customer complaint against Raymond James & Associates, Inc. alleges that the financial advisor recommended an unsuitable private placement investment and misrepresented the returns and risks (product type: REIT). Alleged damages: $400,000.
- Pending (July 2025): A written complaint (product type: Private Placement) alleges reliance on representations that failed to account for “weakness and structural defects” in the investment. Amount of damages currently unspecified(written complaint; no case number).
- Settled (Sept. 2009): Complaint alleging failure to follow instructions for equity trades (activity 2001–2008) was settled for $27,000 (Raymond James & Associates, Inc.).
- NASD Arbitration (Dec. 1997; Case No. 97-05149): While at Wheat First Securities, the customer alleged unsuitable trading, fraudulent misrepresentation and omissions, unauthorized trading, and churning. The matter settled 08/13/1998 with $24,000 in monetary compensation.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Bill Bredt
- Unsuitability — recommending investments inconsistent with a customer’s objectives and risk tolerance may violate FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability); for retail customers after June 30, 2020, the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest (Rule 15l-1(a)) imposes a best-interest care obligation.
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty — in many cases arbitrators evaluate whether the advisor failed to act in the customer’s best interest consistent with Reg BI’s Care and Disclosure Obligations.
- Fraud / Misrepresentation — deceptive practices are prohibited under FINRA Rule 2020 (Use of Manipulative, Deceptive or Other Fraudulent Devices) and FINRA Rule 2010 (Standards of Commercial Honor and Principles of Trade).
- Unauthorized Trading
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