Last Updated: July 2025 (San Antonio, Texas)
Eric Dupre Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about San Antonio, Texas, stockbroker Eric Dupre:
- Name: Mr. Eric Anthony Dupre
- DBA: Dupre Financial Group
- Current Employer: Barred from associating with any FINRA member
- Previous Firms: Ameriprise Financial Services, Raymond James & Assoc.
- Function: Stock Broker/ Financial Advisor
- Aliases: Eric Dupre
- Primary Location: San Antonio, Texas
- CRD 2174456
- Can Eric Dupre be sued in FINRA arbitration: Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA: Yes
- Discharged by a prior employer: Yes
- Highest Settlement or Award:$75,000
- Pending Customer Dispute Alleges Theft, Seeks Damages of $3+Million
Discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Eric Dupre As Your Stockbroker?
In July 2025 FINRA barred Eric Dupre from the industry after making the following finding: “From September 2022 through February 2023, Dupre borrowed at least $2,236,000 from two customers without providing prior notice to, or obtaining written approval from, his FINRA member firm, in violation of FINRA Rules 3240 and 2010……..A violation of FINRA Rule 3240 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires members and their associated persons to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade” in the conduct of their business. “
In 10/2024 Ameriprise Financial was named in a FINRA arbitration alleging that Eric Dupre stole money to make cryptocurrency investments and made unsuitable recommendations in bonds and alternative investments. Damages of $3,011,476 are alleged in this currently pending matter.
Alternative Investments: These are assets that are not stocks, bonds or cash. Alternative investments generally fall within five categories: hedge funds, private capital, natural resources (oil and gas, energy), real estate (REITs) and infrastructure. They are typically less liquid that conventional investments, less regulated with higher fees and generally higher risk.
[LEARN MORE]: See this for more information on REITs and Other Alternative Investments
Ameriprise Financial discharged Eric Dupre in 12/2023 due to violation of company policy related to borrowing from clients. Dupre had been with Ameriprise Financial since 2020.
[LEARN MORE]: See FINRA Rule 3240 Borrowing From or Lending to Customers
In 2011 a customer of Raymond James was paid $75,000 to resolve allegations that Eric Dupre made misrepresentations related to auction rate securities and closed end funds.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Eric Dupre
Customers of Eric Dupre have alleged the following wrongdoing in connection with the handling of customer accounts:
- Unsuitable Investment Recommendations
- Theft
[LEARN MORE]: Investigations involving Theft and Misappropriation of Customer Funds
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
[LEARN MORE]: Investigations of other Ameriprise Financial brokers
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Eric Dupre, 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.