Last Updated: February 2026 — Flowery Branch, GA
Here’s what you need to know about Flowery Branch, GA stockbroker Brian E. Cantel:
- Name: Brian Eric Cantel.
- Current Employer: Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. (registered since Jan. 10, 2006); primary branch location listed as Flowery Branch, GA.
- Prior Firms: Fidelity Equity Services Corporation (1987–1995); Locust Street Securities, Inc. (1995–2004); ING Financial Partners, Inc. (2004–2005); BFC Planning, Inc. (2016–2018).
- Other Business Affiliations: Cantel Wealth Management, LLC (owner; securities & insurance); Rare Coins of New Hampshire (sales rep; gold & silver coins); Rotary Club of South Hall (director)
- CRD number: 1743229.
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor: Yes (FINRA General Securities Representative; also Series 6; SIE).
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA: Yes
- Highest Award or Settlement: $56,000
- Current Customer Dispute Seeks Total Damages of: $1,500,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Cantel, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Brian E. Cantel As Your Stockbroker?
A FINRA arbitration filed 8/ 2025 by a customer of Berthel Fisher alleges that investments purchased between 2015–2022 were unsuitable, misrepresented, and not in the customers’ best interest, and that the firm failed to supervise Brian Cantel. Claimed damages are $1,500,000. Product types cited include Direct Participation Programs/LP interests and real-estate securities.
Two earlier matters involving Cantel were settled:
- FINRA Case No. 22-02486 —customers alleged misrepresentation, unsuitability, and overconcentration in high-risk products (DPPs/LPs, real-estate securities, and BDCs). Settled for $56,000 12/2024
- FINRA Case No. 21-00604 —customer alleged unsuitability, misrepresentation, and failure to supervise (mutual funds and real-estate securities). Settled for $10,000 4/2021
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Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Brian Eric Cantel
- Unsuitability— Recommendations must satisfy FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability); concentrating accounts in high-risk, illiquid alternatives can breach this rule.
- Overconcentration
- Failure to Supervise — Firms must maintain and enforce adequate supervisory systems under FINRA Rule 3110.
Firms Have a Duty to Supervise their Financial Advisors (FINRA Rules 3110 & 2090)
Brokers and their firms have a duty to comply with the FINRA suitability rule which requires that they have a reasonable basis to believe that a recommendation is suitable for the customer.
FINRA Rule 2111- suitability -Regulation Best Interest
Investigations involving Over-Concentration
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Investigations of Berthel Fisher brokers
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Brian Eric Cantel, 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.