Last Updated: September 2023 (Orlando, FLA)
Stephen M. Jones Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about former Orlando , FLA, stockbroker & disbarred Attorney Stephen Jones:
- Name: Mr. Stephen Michael Jones
- Current Employer: Registration Suspended by FINRA
- Previous Firms: Equitable Advisors LLC
- Function: Stock Broker/ Financial Advisor/Attorney
- Aliases: Stephen Jones
- Primary Location: Orlando, FL / Troy, MI
- CRD 7454000
- Can Stephen Jones be sued in FINRA arbitration: Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA: Yes
- Stephen Jones has been suspended by FINRA, has lost his law license in the State of Florida, and has been charged with fraud
Discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Stephen Jones As Your Stockbroker?
Stephen Jones was a registered representative with Equitable Advisors LLC from 11/2021-2/2023 when he was discharged after Equitable Advisors learned that Stephen Jones had been charged with a felony and his license to practice law had been revoked by the Florida Bar.
In 12/2022 Stephen Jones was charged with a Scheme to Defraud under Florida Statute 817.034 4 (a1), a Felony First Degree. According to this press release from the Office of the State Attorney of Florida, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Stephen Jones was charged with theft of more than $100,000 which he misappropriated from a client he was representing in a personal injury matter.
FINRA suspended Jones’ securities license in 8/2023 after Jones failed to respond to requests for information in connection with the FINRA investigation. That suspension will turn into a permanent bar on October 30, 2023, if Jones fails to request termination of the suspension.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Stephen Jones
A customer of Stephen Jones has alleged the following wrongdoing in connection with the handling of customer accounts:
- Theft of more than $100,000
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.
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
If you have suffered investment losses in a brokerage account handled by Stephen Jones, contact us for a complimentary consultation with an experience 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.
