Last Updated: February 2025 – Gainesville, FL
Fred Hilton Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about Gainesville, FL stockbroker Frederick Hilton:
- Name: Frederick Earl Hilton
- Current Employer: LPL Financial LLC
- DBA: CAMPUS Investment Services
- Prior Employers: CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc.; Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc.; AIG Equity Sales Corp.; Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc.; Equico Securities, Inc.
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Primary Location: Gainesville, FL
- CRD: 2161935
- Can Frederick Hilton be sued in FINRA arbitration? Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA? No
- Pending Customer Dispute Seeks Damages of: $500,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Hilton, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Fred Hilton As Your Stockbroker?
A customer of LPL Financial and CUNA Brokerage Services Inc. filed a FINRA arbitration in December 2024 seeking $500,000 in damages, alleging that investments made in 2021 were unsuitable for the customer’s investment objectives and risk tolerance. The case is currently pending
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Fred Hilton
A customer of Fred Hilton has alleged the following misconduct:
- Unsuitable Investment Recommendations – A customer dispute claims that Hilton recommended investments in mutual funds that did not align with the client’s financial goals and risk tolerance.
Violation of FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability Rule) – This rule mandates that brokers must have a reasonable basis for recommending a transaction or investment strategy based on the customer’s profile.
Failure to Act in the Client’s Best Interest – Customers allege that Hilton prioritized commissions over the client’s investment needs.
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
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
Investigation of LPL Financial and LPL Brokers-Lawsuits, Arbitrations & Customer Disputes
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Fred Hilton, 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 nationwide representation to investors seeking recovery of investment losses due to stockbroker negligence or fraud.
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.