Last Updated: October 2025 — Chicago, IL
Here’s what you need to know about Chicago, IL stockbroker Timothy Darragh:
- Name: Timothy Darragh
- Current Employer: Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated — One North Wacker, Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60606 (registered since 02/25/2016).
- Prior Firms: Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (2003–2016); Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation (2001–2003); Chase Securities Inc. (2000–2001); Hambrecht & Quist LLC (1996–2000); Alex. Brown & Sons Incorporated (1992–1996); PaineWebber Incorporated (1989–1992); Investors Center, Inc. (1988–1989).
- Other Business Affiliations: Beach House (rental property) — Owner/Landlord, Ocean City, NJ (investment-related; ~1 hr/month; not during trading hours).
- CRD number: 1897635.
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor. Yes — General Securities Representative; registered with multiple SROs and in numerous U.S. states/territories.
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA: Yes — customer dispute disclosures are reported (pending matters).
- Current Customer Dispute Seeks Total Damages of: $100,000 (FINRA arbitration; additional state-court litigation filed without a specified dollar amount but the firm estimates potential damages could meet or exceed $5,000).
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Darragh, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
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- Pending FINRA Arbitration (Case No. 25-01598) — Filed August 4, 2025, the claimants allege breach of contract and warranties, promissory estoppel, violations of state securities statutes, violation of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), breach of fiduciary duty, and negligence related to mutual fund recommendations. Damages sought: $100,000. Forum: FINRA.
- Pending Civil Litigation (Cook County, Illinois) — Circuit Court of Cook County, Docket No. 2025-CH-03834; allegations include breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, unjust enrichment, violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, and trust accounting involving alternative investments. No specific damage amount alleged; the firm made a good-faith determination that damages could be $5,000 or more. Notice/Process served: April 25, 2025.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Timothy Darragh
- Unsuitability / Best-Interest Violations — Customers allege recommendations inconsistent with their needs and risk tolerance; for retail customers, this implicates FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability) and SEC Regulation Best Interest (Exchange Act Rule 15l-1).
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty & Negligence — Alleged failure to act with due care and loyalty to the customer’s interests. (FINRA Rule 2010 (Standards of Commercial Honor) is commonly cited with fiduciary-type and negligence claims.)
- Breach of Contract / Promissory Estoppel — Alleged violations of contractual duties and promises tied to the account relationship.
- Misrepresentation / State Securities Law Violations — Alleged omissions or misleading statements in violation of state consumer-protection and securities statutes; deceptive practices also run afoul of FINRA Rule 2020 (Use of Manipulative, Deceptive or Other Fraudulent Devices).
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