Last Updated: March 2024 (Huntsville, Alabama)
Brian Hinson Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about Huntsville, Alabama, stockbroker Brian Hinson:
- Name: Mr. Brian Troy Hinson
- Current Employer: Registered Investment Advisor with Savant Wealth Management, not currently registered with FINRA
- DBA: Bridgeworth Financial LLC, Bridgeworth Wealth Management
- Previous Firms: LPL Financial LLC, Lincoln Financial Advisors
- Function: Stock Broker/ Financial Advisor
- Aliases: Brian Hinson
- Primary Location: Huntsville, AL
- CRD 2783737
- Can Brian Hinson be sued in FINRA arbitration: Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA: No
- Highest Settlement or Award: $79,992
- Pending Customer Dispute Seeks Damages of $200,000
Discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Brian Hinson As Your Stockbroker?
[LEARN MORE]: Our investigations of other Lincoln Financial Securities brokers
In 2/2024 a customer of Lincoln Financial Advisors filed a FINRA arbitration alleging that Brian Hinson recommended an unsuitable oil and gas investment causing damages of $200,000. This matter is still pending.
In 2007 a customer of Lincoln Financial Advisors was paid $79,992 to resolve allegations that Brian Hinson recommended an unsuitable investment in variable annuities.
In 2005 a customer of Lincoln Financial made a complaint that Hinson recommended unsuitable investments in a REIT (real estate investment trust) causing damages of $80,000. The company denied the claim and apparently the customer did not pursue the matter further.
[LEARN MORE]: See this for more information on REITs and Other Alternative Investments
[LEARN MORE]: Solicited vs Unsolicited Trades
[LEARN MORE]: 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.
[LEARN MORE]: FINRA Rule 2111- suitability
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Brian Hinson
Customers of Brian Hinson have alleged the following wrongdoing in connection with the handling of customer accounts:
- Unsuitable Recommendation to invest in oil and gas
- Unsuitable Recommendation to invest in a REIT
- Unsuitable Recommendation to invest in variable annuities
[LEARN MORE]: See this for our prior investigations of cases involving Annuities
[LEARN MORE]: What is Annuity Switching?
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Brian Hinson, 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.
