Last Updated: March 2026 (Dallas, TX)
TK Daniel Chen Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about Dallas, TX, stockbroker Ting Kuo Chen:
- Name: TK Daniel Chen
- Current Employer: Landolt Securities, Inc.
- DBA: TKC Wealth Management
- TK Daniel Chen LinkedIn Profile
- Prior Employers: Richfield Orion International, Welborn Capital
- CRD Number: 2394916
- Function: Stockbroker / Financial Advisor
- Primary Location: Dallas, TX
- Aliases: TK Daniel Chen, Daniel Chen, Tingkuo Chen
- Can Ting Chen be sued in FINRA arbitration? Yes
- Sanctioned by Securities Regulator: Yes
- Discharged by a prior employer: Yes
- Highest Settlement or Award: $140,000
- Two Pending Customer Disputes Seek Damages in excess of $1.6 million
If you’ve sustained damages from Daniel Chen, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Daniel Chen As Your Stockbroker?
In 10/2025 a customer of Landolt Securities fled a FINRA arbitration seeking $500,000 and alleging the Chen misrepresented an investment in GWG L Bonds. This matter is pending.
In 8/2025 a customer of Landolt Securities filed an action in District Court, Dallas County, TX, allleging misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with two private placement investments made in 2018 which have underperformed. This matter is currently pending.
A customer of Landolt Securities, Inc., has filed a FINRA complaint alleging that Mr. Chen recommended an unsuitable investment in GWG L Bonds in November 2020. The complaint was filed on December 18, 2024, with FINRA (Case #24-02607). The customer alleged that the bond purchase was inappropriate given their financial circumstances. That matter was settled in 11/2025 for $140,000.
How to recover losses on GWG Bonds-UPDATE
Overwhelmed by GWG Losses Some Broker Dealers Are Shutting Down
The Texas State Securities Board sanctioned Chen in 4/2026 for approving the sale of GWG L Bonds to 27 clients in violation of the firm’s written supervisory procedures. Sanctions include a Reprimand and an order to make a refund to certain clients. Cited violations include:
- Recommending purchase of GWG bonds to clients older than 70
- Recommending purchase of GWG bonds in an amount greater that 15% of a client’s net worth
Link to Texas State Securities Board Order
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Daniel Chen
Customers of TK Daniel Chen have alleged the following misconduct in connection with their accounts:
- Unsuitable Investment Recommendations:
The pending dispute claims that Mr. Chen failed to consider the customer’s financial goals and risk tolerance when recommending GWG L Bonds, potentially violating FINRA Rule 2111 on suitability. - Employment Termination Following Allegations:
Mr. Chen was discharged from JPMorgan Chase in 2011 after allegations of conducting business with clients in unapproved countries and maintaining pre-signed documents.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) requires brokers and brokerage firms to disclose disputes, regulatory actions, and relevant employment terminations.
Firms Have a Duty to Supervise their Financial Advisors (FINRA Rules 3110 & 2090)
Brokers and their firms have a duty to comply with the FINRA suitability rule which requires that they have a reasonable basis to believe that a recommendation is suitable for the customer.
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Investigations of Other Landolt Securities Brokers
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by TK Daniel Chen, contact us for a complimentary consultation with an experienced securities lawyer to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration
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