Last Updated: June 2025 | Tampa, FL
Here’s what you need to know about Tampa, FL, stockbroker Michael Geoffrey Minter:
- Name: Mr. Michael Geoffrey Minter
- Current Employer: Lifemark Securities Corp.
- Prior Employer: Signator Investors, Inc.
- Function: Stockbroker / Registered Investment Advisor
- Primary Location: Tampa, FL
- DBA: Mintco Financial
- Alias: Michael G. Minter
- CRD Number: 2989575
- Can Michael Minter be sued in FINRA arbitration? Yes
- Sanctioned by Securities Regulator? Yes
- Pending Customer Dispute Seeks Damages of: $300,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Minter, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Michael Minter As Your Stockbroker?
In April 2025, a customer of Lifemark Securities filed a FINRA arbitration (No. 25-00808) seeking $300,000 in damages. The complaint alleges that Mr. Minter recommended unsuitable alternative investments, including private placements and corporate debt products, which were intended to be a small part of a diversified portfolio but led to substantial losses. Additional allegations include breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, and misrepresentation.
See this for more information on REITs and Other Alternative Investments
Mr. Minter was sanctioned by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation in November 2024 (Case No. 121421-SR). He was fined $32,000 and issued a Cease and Desist order for providing investment advice from within Florida without being properly registered. Florida statute §517.12(4) prohibits unregistered advisory activity.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Michael Minter
Customers of Mr. Minter make the following allegations of wrongdoing:
- Unsuitable investment recommendations
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Misrepresentation
- Negligence
- Breach of contract
Private Placements under Reg D: What is a Private Placement? According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
“Under the federal securities laws, a company may not offer or sell securities unless the offering has been registered with the SEC or an exemption from registration is available. Offerings exempt from the SEC’s registration requirements pursuant to Securities Act Section 4(a)(2) or its safe harbor under Regulation D of the Securities Act are often referred to as private placements.”
The SEC warns that unregistered offerings may be utilized to conduct investment scams and that investors should have the ability to weather a total loss in these illiquid investments. See this SEC Investor Alert about red flags to watch out for in unregistered offerings.
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Michael Geoffrey Minter, 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.
Most cases are handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.