Last Updated: January 2025 (Red Bank, NJ)
Christopher Laffey Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about Red Bank, NJ, stockbroker Christopher Laffey:
- Name: Christopher Charles Laffey
- Current Employer: Alexander Capital, L.P.
- CRD Number: 859962
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Primary Location: Red Bank, NJ
- Aliases: Christopher Laffey
- Can Christopher Laffey be sued in FINRA arbitration? Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA: No
- Outstanding Tax Lien: Yes
- Highest Settlement or Award: $200,000
- Pending Customer Dispute Seeks Damages of: $1,694,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Laffey, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Christopher Laffey As Your Stockbroker?
Mr. Laffey has been involved in multiple customer disputes, including:
- A $1,694,000 pending arbitration filed on October 17, 2024, which alleges breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent inducement, negligence, and violations of FINRA Rule 2010 regarding standards of commercial honor. The case relates to private equity investments.
- A settled dispute in 1994 involving allegations of unauthorized trades and failure to disclose risks of short-selling, resulting in a settlement of $200,000.
- A claim alleging churning settled for $48,000 in 1994.
- A customer dispute alleging excessive, unsuitable and unauthorized trading settled for $65,000 in 1998.
- Laffey discloses a tax lien of $248,417 filed in US District Court Southern District of Florida 3/2023
Other Cases Involving Unauthorized Trading
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Christopher Laffey
Customers of Christopher Laffey have alleged the following misconduct in connection with the handling of their accounts:
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty:
The pending $1,694,000 arbitration claims that Mr. Laffey did not act in the best interests of his clients, violating the fiduciary standards required under FINRA Rule 2010. - Unauthorized Trading and Lack of Disclosure:
A 1994 settlement involved claims of unauthorized trading and failure to disclose the risks associated with short-selling.
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
FINRA requires brokers to disclose disputes, regulatory actions, and financial issues such as judgments or liens, which are critical factors for investors evaluating their advisors.
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Christopher Laffey, 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.