Rex Securities Law Investment Fraud Attorney Investigates Former Charles Schwab advisor Steve Trevor

Rex Securities Law Investment Fraud Attorney Investigates Former Charles Schwab advisor Steve Trevor

Rex Securities Law Investment Fraud Attorney Investigates Former Charles Schwab advisor Steve Trevor 150 150 Robert Rex, Esq.

Last Updated: February 2026 — Plano, TX

Here’s what you need to know about Plano, TX stockbroker Steven Erik Trevor:

  • Name:Steven Erik Trevor
  • Alias: Steve Trevor
  • Current Employer:
    • Vanguard Advisers, Inc. (Investment Adviser Representative)
    • Vanguard Marketing Corporation (Broker)
    • Branch Office: 7900 Windrose Avenue, Plano, TX 75024
  • Prior Firms:
    • Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (2020–2021; previously 2003–2010)
    • USAA Investment Management Company (2018–2020)
    • USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. (2014–2020)
    • USAA Financial Planning Services (2014–2018)
    • Thrivent Investment Management Inc. (2013–2014)
    • HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (2010–2013)
    • IFMG Securities, Inc. (2001–2003)
    • First Union Securities, Inc. (2000–2001)
    • First Union Brokerage Services, Inc. (1998–2000)
    • Smith Barney Inc. (1995–1998)
    • Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (1992–1995)
  • Other Business Affiliations:
    • Owner, US Nail Spa (Irving, TX)
    • Insurance License
  • CRD Number:1892620
  • Stockbroker / Financial Advisor:Yes — FINRA General Securities Representative (Series 7; SIE; Series 63; Series 65; Series 66)
  • Can Broker be Sued in FINRA:Yes
  • Highest Award of Settlement:$22,060

Mr. Trevor is currently registered with one self-regulatory organization and licensed in Arizona and Texas. He has been in the securities industry since the early 1990s.

If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Trevor, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.

Did You Lose Money With Steve Trevor As Your Stockbroker?

Mr. Trevor’s BrokerCheck report reflects three customer dispute disclosures, all final.

June 2025 Complaint

A customer alleged that in April 2021, while Mr. Trevor was at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., he recommended multiple mutual fund trades without knowledge of the shares’ cost basis and without adequately considering the tax implications. The client later received notice from the IRS of a substantial tax liability.

  • Product:Mutual Fund
  • Settlement Amount:$22,060

April 2019 Complaint (Closed – No Action)

While associated with USAA Financial Advisors, Inc., customers alleged they were not made aware of the tax implications related to the sale of securities in a managed account. Alleged damages were $9,000.

  • Product:Managed Account
  • Alleged Damages:$9,000
  • Settlement Amount:$0
  • Status:Closed / No Action

June 2012 Complaint (Denied)

While at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., a customer alleged that a mutual fund carried an 18-month contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) schedule instead of the 12-month schedule the customer believed applied.

  • Product:Mutual Fund
  • Alleged Damages:$7,500
  • Settlement Amount:$0
  • Status:Denied by firm

Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Steven Erik Trevor

The disclosed complaints involve allegations commonly associated with:

  • Failure to Disclose Tax Consequences— Brokers are expected to consider cost basis and tax implications when recommending transactions.
  • Misrepresentation or Incomplete Disclosure— FINRA Rule 2020 prohibits misleading statements or omissions of material facts.

Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law

If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Steven Erik Trevor, 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.

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