Last Updated: April 2025 – San Francisco, CA
Matthew Childs Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about San Francisco, CA, stockbroker Matthew J. Childs:
- Name: Mr. Matthew Jason Childs
- Current Status: Not currently registered with any FINRA-member firm
- CRD Number: 3110916
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Prior Employers: Portsmouth Financial Services (now Arete Wealth Management) ; Oppenheimer & Co., Inc.; Morgan Stanley; Southwest Securities; M.L. Stern & Co.; JWGenesis Financial
- Can Matthew Childs be sued in FINRA arbitration? Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA? Yes
- Customer Disputes Reported: 4
- Regulatory Disclosures: 1
- Financial Disclosures: 1
- Highest Settlement or Award: $200,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Childs, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Matthew Childs As Your Stockbroker?
Matthew Childs was sanctioned by FINRA on August 2024 (Case No. 2019063931601) after an investigation found that he recommended non-traditional exchange-traded products (NT-ETPs) to retail clients without understanding their risks, resulting in $31,667 in net losses across 10 customer accounts.FINRA imposed a two-month suspension from all broker capacities, effective September 3 to November 2, 2024, under an Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) agreement.
In FINRA arbitration Case No. 23-00405, Portsmouth Financial paid $76,459 to settle allegations that Mr. Childs recommended high-risk, high-commission L Bonds issued by GWG Holdings that were unsuitable for the client. The product was allegedly misrepresented as safe and income-producing.
Childs discloses that he filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2015 in San Diego County, California. Discharged June 3, 2016.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Matthew Childs
Matthew Childs has a history of customer complaints and regulatory infractions, including:
- Made recommendations to customers without understanding the risks to the customers.
- Unsuitable investment recommendations
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Matthew J. Childs, 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.
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