Last Updated: February 2026 (Georgetown, Texas)
Michael Delao Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about Georgetown, Texas, stockbroker Michael R. Delao
- Name: Mr. Michael Ramon Delao
- Current Employer: St. Bernard Financial Services
- Previous Firms: IFS Securities, IFS Advisory, Century Securities Associates, Southwest Securities, First Avantus Securities, Riverstone Wealth Management, Morgan Keegan & Co.
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Aliases: Abelshauser Delao
- Primary Location: Georgetown, Texas
- CRD #2406749
- Can Michael Ramon Delao be sued in FINRA arbitration: Yes
- Sanctioned by Regulators: Yes, three times
- Terminated by a prior employer: Yes
- Sanctioning Agencies: FINRA and Texas State Securities Board
- Highest Settlement or Award: $8,613
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Did You Lose Money With Michael Delao As Your Stockbroker?
In 9/2024 a customer of St. Bernard Financial Services was paid $8,613 to resolve a complaint that a stock Delao recommended declined in value.
Michael Delao discloses a customer dispute early in his career. While he was registered with Dickinson & Co. in 1994 a customer alleged damages of $25,000 for failure to execute, unsuitable recommendations and unauthorized trading. His CRD is unclear as to the amount of the settlement.
In 9/2015 he voluntarily resigned from Stifel Nicolaus after the firm discovered two felony charges which he had not disclosed.
In 7/2009 he was discharged by Southwest Securities for guaranteeing a client against losses in an email.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Michael Delao
Customers of Michael Delao has alleged the following wrongdoing in connection with the handling of customer accounts:
- Unsuitable Investment Recommendation
- Unauthorized Trading
- Negligence
- Failure to Execute
Other Cases Involving Unauthorized Trading
REGULATORY AGENCY ALLEGATIONS
- 9/5/2023- The Texas State Securities Board issued a Disciplinary Order [PDF] finding that Michael Delao failed to report a felony charge within 30 days in violation of Section 115.9(a)(2) of board rules. The Board suspended Michael Delao 90 days and assessed an administrative fine of $5,000.
- 8/8/23- FINRA found that Michael Delao was charged in an offense deemed a felony in Arizona State court and was required to disclose that on his Form U4. Having failed to timely do so, FINRA suspended Deleo for three months and assessed a $2,500 administrative penalty.
- 12/16/2016- The Texas State Securities Board alleged that Deleo was arrested and indicted on two felony charges. Although the felony charges were dismissed, Deleo failed to report the charges to his FINRA registered broker dealer employer in violation of Board rules. The Board assessed a $7,500 administrative penalty.
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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