Last Updated: January 2026 — Mission Viejo, CA
Here’s what you need to know about Mission Viejo, CA stockbroker Bradley Owen Davidson:
- Name: Bradley Owen Davidson
- Current Employer:Emerson Equity LLC (since 2/2024)
- Prior Firms:
- Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. (2023–2024)
- Aurora Securities (2023–2024)
- WealthForge Securities, LLC (2022)
- Emerson Equity LLC (2018–2022)
- Other Business Affiliations:
- College Yard Investments (formerly Pebble Beach DST) — alternative investment sponsor
- Nelson Brothers Professional Real Estate, LLC / Versity Investments — real estate sponsor
- KaPOUW Credit Services — credit underwriting
- CRD Number: 5142256
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor:Yes (Series 22 – Direct Participation Programs)
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA:Yes
- Current Customer Dispute Seeks Total Damages of:$475,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Davidson, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Bradley Owen Davidson As Your Stockbroker?
Bradley Owen Davidson is the subject of a pending FINRA arbitration arising from November 2022 investment activity while he was associated with WealthForge Securities, LLC.
The claimant alleges that Mr. Davidson recommended and facilitated a private placement investment that was unsuitable and involved material misrepresentations and omissions. The claimant further alleges breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, fraud, and negligence. Damages of $475,000 are sought in this pending matter.
Claims involving private placements are commonly evaluated under FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability), which requires brokers to have a reasonable basis to believe a recommendation is suitable given an investor’s objectives, financial situation, and risk tolerance. Such allegations may also implicate FINRA Rule 2010 (Standards of Commercial Honor and Principles of Trade) and, where applicable to retail customers, SEC Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI).
Private Placements under Reg D: What is a Private Placement? According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
“Under the federal securities laws, a company may not offer or sell securities unless the offering has been registered with the SEC or an exemption from registration is available. Offerings exempt from the SEC’s registration requirements pursuant to Securities Act Section 4(a)(2) or its safe harbor under Regulation D of the Securities Act are often referred to as private placements.”
The SEC warns that unregistered offerings may be utilized to conduct investment scams and that investors should have the ability to weather a total loss in these illiquid investments. See this SEC Investor Alert about red flags to watch out for in unregistered offerings.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Bradley Owen Davidson
- Unsuitable Recommendations— recommending a private placement inconsistent with the client’s objectives and risk tolerance (FINRA Rule 2111)
- Fraud and Misrepresentation / Omission of Material Facts— alleged failure to disclose risks and material information
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty— alleged failure to act in the client’s best interest
- Negligence— alleged failure to exercise reasonable care in recommending and explaining the investment
- Breach of Contract— alleged violations of account and advisory agreements
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If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Bradley Owen Davidson, 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.