Last Updated: September 2025 — Miami, FL
Here’s what you need to know about Miami, FL stockbroker Leon Ciobataru:
- Name:Leon Ciobataru.
- Alias: Leo Ciobatarn, Leon Ciobatarn
- Current Employer: Not currently registered as a broker with a FINRA member firm; last associated with Morgan Stanley (CRD 149777), Miami, FL (10/2012–08/2025).
- Prior Firms: Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC (CRD 19616), Miami, FL (07/2003–10/2012); Prudential Securities Incorporated (CRD 7471), New York, NY (07/2000–07/2003).
- CRD number:3269440.
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor: Exams passed include SIE (10/01/2018), Series 7 (07/17/2000), Series 3 (07/17/2004), Series 66 (02/15/2022), and Series 63 (05/01/2004).
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA:Yes — investors may pursue FINRA arbitration claims against firms and associated persons for conduct while they were registered.
- Discharged by a Prior Employer:Yes
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Ciobataru, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Leon Ciobataru Discharged by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Employment separation after firm investigation — Morgan Stanley Smith Barney discharged Mr. Ciobataru on Aug. 13, 2025, citing differing views on the interpretation/context of certain statements made during an investigation; the disclosure reports no client complaints or harm at the time of this disclosure.
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