Last Updated: February 2026 — Jupiter, FL
Here’s what you need to know about Jupiter, Florida stockbroker Richard James Jirinec:
- Name:Richard James Jirinec
- Alias: Richard J. Jirinee
- Current Employer:PHX Financial, Inc. (registered since 03/05/2015)
- Prior Firms:
- Securities America, Inc. (2014–2015)
- Dalton Strategic Investment Services Inc. (2013–2014)
- America’s Choice Equities LLC (2005–2013)
- GunnAllen Financial, Inc. (2003–2005)
- Harrison Securities, Inc. (2001–2003)
- Whitehall Wellington Investments, Inc. (1998–2000)
- Gaines, Berland Inc. (1997–1998)
- HGI (1996–1997)
- CRD Number: 2580370
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor:Yes (Series 7; Series 63; Series 66; SIE)
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA:Yes
- Highest Award or Settlement:$7,500
- Current Customer Dispute Seeks Total Damages of:$1,180,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Jirinec, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Richard Jirinec As Your Stockbroker?
Richard Jirinec discloses two customer disputes on his FINRA BrokerCheck record.
In 12/2025 the estate of a deceased customer of PHX Financial, Inc. filed a FINRA arbitration alleging that Richard Jirinec violationed Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) from June 1, 2020 through December 2022. Damages of $1,180,000 are sought in this pending matter.
Earlier in his career, while employed by a Whitehall Wellington Investments, a customer was paid $7,500 to resolve allegations that Jirinec made unauthorized trades in the customer account.
Unauthorized trading allegations typically implicate FINRA Rule 3260 (Discretionary Accounts) and FINRA Rule 2010 (Standards of Commercial Honor and Principles of Trade).
Other Cases Involving Unauthorized Trading
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Richard James Jirinec
- Regulation Best Interest Violations— SEC Rule 15l-1 requires brokers to act in the best interest of retail customers when making recommendations.
- Unauthorized Trading— trading without customer consent or discretionary authority.
FINRA Rule 2111- suitability -Regulation Best Interest
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