Last updated: November 2025 — Reno, NV
Here’s what you need to know about Reno, NV stockbroker Tim Sherer:
- Name: Timothy John Sherer
- Current Employer: Emerson Equity LLC — Main office: 155 Bovet Rd., Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402; branch offices in Los Gatos, CA and Reno, NV (registered since April 2019).
- Prior Firms: Sandlapper Securities, LLC; Sandlapper Wealth Management, LLC; SCF Securities, Inc.; JP Turner & Co.; Brookstreet Securities; MetLife Securities; Sunset Financial Services
- Other Business Affiliations: The Sherer Group, LLC (insurance/annuities); Access Capital Group LLC (wholesaling for select sponsors); WSU Pullman, LLC (real estate finance).
- CRD number: 833618.
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor. Registered with 1 SRO; licensed in multiple U.S. states/territories.
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA: Yes
- Sanctioned by Securities Regulators: Yes
- Employment Separation after Allegations: Yes
- Highest Award or Settlement: $127,500
- Four Current Customer Disputes Seek Total Damages in excess of $2 million
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- Pending — FINRA Case No. 25-02079 (filed Oct. 2025): Claimants allege breach of contract/warranty, promissory estoppel, deceptive trade practices, violations of securities statutes, breach of fiduciary duty, common-law claims, vicarious liability, and Regulation Best Interest violations involving real estate securities; damages sought $500,000–$1,000,000, plus fees/costs.
- Pending — FINRA Case No. 25-01785 (filed Aug. 2025): Claimants allege breach of contract/warranty, promissory estoppel, deceptive trade practices, violations of securities statutes, breach of fiduciary duty, common-law claims, vicarious liability, and Regulation Best Interest violations involving real estate securities; damages sought $500,000–$1,000,000, plus fees/costs.
- Pending — FINRA Case No. 25-01596 (filed Aug. 2025): Similar allegations (including Reg BI) tied to real estate securities; aggregate claim between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 including potential punitive/statutory damages and interest.
- Pending — FINRA Case No. 24-01278 (filed June 2024): Alleged unsuitable recommendations, common-law fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligence in real estate securities; claimant indicates a range of $100,000–$200,000 plus fees and other relief.
- Settled — FINRA Case No. 12-02790 (Aug. 2012): OTOB 1031 exchange/real estate security matter; settled $127,500
- Settled — FINRA Case No. 10-03563 (Sept. 2010): Real estate security allegations; settled $10,000.
In 2003, NASD accepted Sherer’s offer of settlement for participating in private securities transactions (convertible promissory notes) without required firm approval, imposing a six-month suspension and $37,000 fine (NASD Rules 3040 & 2110).
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Timothy John Sherer
- Unsuitability
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty / Best-Interest Obligations
- Fraud / Misrepresentation or Omission of Material Facts
- Unjust Enrichment
- Consumer protection and deceptive trade practices
- Violation of Regulation Best Interest
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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