Last Updated: July 2025 – Gainesville, Florida
Here’s what you need to know about Gainesville, FL financial advisor Kirk Edward Klein:
- Name: Kirk Edward Klein
- CRD Number: 2260326
- Current Employer: Koss-Olinger Consulting (Registered Investment Advisor), Not currently registered as a broker with any FINRA-member firm
- Prior Employers: Valmark Securities, Inc.(1/1999-2/2025) ; Ascend Financial Services, Inc.
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Primary Location: Gainesville, FL
- Can Kirk Edward Klein be sued in FINRA arbitration? Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA? No
- Pending Customer Dispute Seeks Damages of $1,000,000:
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Klein, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Kirk Edward Klein As Your Stockbroker?
On June 3, 2025, a civil lawsuit was filed in the Eighth Judicial Circuit in and for Alachua County, Florida (Case No. 01 2025 CA 001683, Patricia A. Shively, individually and on behalf of her trust), a customer of Valmark Securities. The suit alleges misconduct by Kirk Edward Klein and his firms from 2008-2025. The plaintiffs, Patricia A. Shively and her trust, seek compensatory damages, punitive damages, and recovery of costs and expenses of $1 million.
The suit seeks damages arising from investments in Direct Participation Programs (DPPs), Limited Partnerships (LP Interests), and Promissory Notes. The disputes stem from a long-term advisory relationship during which time the complainants allege they were advised to enter into questionable investments and loan guarantees.
Former Valmark Securities brokers, William David Olinger II and Tim Roark disclose that they are also subjects of this same civil lawsuit and arbitration.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Kirk Edward Klein
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Gross Negligence
- Negligent Misrepresentation
- Unjust Enrichment
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
Investigation of Former Valmark Securities broker Will Olinger II.
Investigation of Former Valmark Securities broker Tim Roark
Investigation of Former Valmark Securities Broker Robert Eberhard
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Kirk Edward Klein, 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 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.