Last Updated: May 2026 (Gulf Breeze, FL)
Kent Herring Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about Gulf Breeze, FL, stockbroker Kent Herring:
- Name: Mr. Kent Reaves Herring
- Current Employer: Cambridge Investment Research, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (RIA) dba Herring Hooks Insurance and Financial Advisors
- Previous Firms: Voya Financial Advisors, ING Financial Partners
- Other Business Affiliations: Herring Brothers, Gulf Breeze, FL; Herring Hoods Insurance and Financial Services, Gulf Breeze, FL
- Function: Stock Broker/ Financial Advisor/Registered Investment Advisor
- Aliases: Kent Herring
- Primary Location: Gulf Breeze, FL
- CRD 5417262
- Can Kent Herring be sued in FINRA arbitration: Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA: No
- Highest Award or Settlement: $725,000
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Did You Lose Money With Kent Herring As Your Stockbroker?
A customer of Voya Financial Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research filed a court action in Escambia County, FL , and a FINRA arbitration in 2/2023 alleging that Kent Herring recommended an unsuitable investment strategy that included illiquid and complex insurance products. In 3/2026 the court action was settled by Cambridge Investment Research who paid the customer $125,000. In 4/2026 Voya settled with the customer by paying $600,000.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Kent Herring
A customer of Kent Herring has alleged the following wrongdoing in connection with the handling of customer accounts:
- Unsuitable Investment Recommendation to invest in unsuitable and illiquid complex insurance products.
- Reommended high-commission and risky products.
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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.
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