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Silver Law Group is investigating claims against Garden State Securities, Inc. (“Garden State”) broker Jason E. Zwibel (“Zwibel”) for possible unsuitable investment recommendations. Zwibel is currently employed by the Garden State office located in Wellington, Florida.

A recent customer dispute filed with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) against Zwibel alleges damages of $2,670,750.00 for unsuitable investments, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty.

Registered brokers like Jason Zwibel are regulated by federal securities laws and FINRA rules and standards. The suitability of a particular investment is governed by FINRA Rules and require a broker to have “a reasonable basis to believe a recommended transaction or investment strategy involving a security or securities is suitable” based upon the investment profile of the customer meaning specifically: the customer’s age, other investments, financial situation and needs, tax status, investment objectives, investment experience, investment time horizon, liquidity needs, risk tolerance.

Silver Law Group is investigating former Clearwater, Florida broker Dennis M. Merritt (CRD# 1748115) after FINRA suspended him for four months and his employing firm terminated him for alleged unsuitable recommendations among other things.

In March 2016, FINRA and Merritt entered into an order accepting offer of settlement (the “Order”).  The Order accepted the punishment without admitting or denying the allegations in the Complaint.

The Complaint alleged that Merritt invested a total of $115,000 in a speculative investment without providing written notice to his member firm prior to participating in the private securities transactions.

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