Last Updated: July 2025 — Los Angeles, CA
Here’s what you need to know about Los Angeles, CA stockbroker Richard Villa:
- Name: Mr. Richard Manuel Villa
- CRD Number: 5586600
- Current Employer: TCW Funds Distributors LLC
- Prior Employers: Trust Company of the West
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Can Richard Villa be sued in FINRA arbitration? Yes
- Other Business Activities: Partner/Investor in CV Restaurant Group
- Highest Award or Settlement: $1,300,000
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Villa, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Richard Villa As Your Stockbroker?
On November 28, 2023, a group of ten investors filed a complaint in the Delaware Chancery Court against TCW Funds Distributors LLC, naming TCW, its then CEO David Lippman, CFO Richard Villa, and Joseph Shaposhnik (CEO of the sponsor) as defendants. The allegations included breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, tortious interference with contract, and fraudulent inducement and/or negligent misrepresentation. The case was resolved in May 2024, for $1,300,000.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Richard Villa
Richard Villa is the subject of a settled customer dispute involving serious allegations:
- Breach of Contract
- Fraudulent Inducement / Negligent Misrepresentation
- Breach of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Richard Manuel Villa, 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.