Advisor Alert: Our Attorneys Are Investigating Christopher Michael Dukes For Investment Fraud

Did You Lose Money Because of Christopher Dukes?

Filed: March 18, 2024

Christopher Dukes (also known as Chris Dukes) currently has five (5) pending customer complaints. Overall, he has been the subject of six (6) customer complaints. As an investor, you may be entitled to compensation for losses accrued due to mismanagement of your investments.

Let’s begin our Patil Law Advisor Alert with a summary report on Christopher Michael Dukes.

Who Is Christopher Michael Dukes of Westpark Capital, Inc.?

  • Advisor Name: Christopher Michael Dukes
  • Aliases: Christopher Dukes, Chris Dukes
  • CRD: 4712873
  • Location: Thousand Oaks, California
  • Current Employer: Westpark Capital, Inc.
  • Previous Firms: Delta Investment Management, LLC, VFG Advisors, Inc., and VFG Securities, Inc.
  • Number of Known Customer Complaints: 6
  • Can Christopher Dukes Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Can Christopher Dukes’s Employers Be Sued For Failing to Supervise Actions: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Highest Damages Allegation: $830,000
  • Highest Settlement: Unknown

If you have suffered investment losses by Christopher Dukes, we strongly encourage you to exercise your rights to experienced legal representation. Recover what is owed to you by retaining a failure to supervise lawyer. Reach out to the legal team at Patil Law, P.C. via the secure online form or call the firm directly toll-free at 1-800-950-6553.

Customer Complaints Filed Against Christopher Dukes For Broker Misconduct

As of this publication date, Christopher Dukes has been the subject of 6 customer disputes. Let’s review them below.

In August 2023, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Christopher Dukes by a customer of Westpark Capital, Inc. alleging unsuitability, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, failure to supervise, and violation of Reg BI. Per the customer, he/she lost over $25,000 because of Mr. Dukes’s actions. As of this publication date, this claim remains pending.

In March 2023, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Christopher Dukes by a customer of Westpark Capital, Inc. alleging that Mr. Dukes recommended an unsuitable investment given the claimant’s investment experience and age. The causes of action are breach of fiduciary duty, negligence and negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, failure to supervise and violation of regulation best interest. Per the customer, he/she lost over $50,000 because of Mr. Dukes’s actions. As of this publication date, this claim remains pending.

In February 2023, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Christopher Dukes by a customer of Westpark Capital, Inc. and VFG Securities, Inc. alleging fraud, breach of contract, breach of implied contract, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, violation of the business and professions code section 17200 et seq., unjust enrichment, elder financial abuse, and negligence. Per the customer, he/she lost over $830,000 because of Mr. Dukes’s actions. As of this publication date, this claim remains pending.

In October 2022, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Christopher Dukes by a customer of Westpark Capital, Inc. alleging that Mr. Dukes recommended that the Auettas invest in a high-risk, high-commission, unsuitable and illiquid alternative investment, namely GWG Holdings, Inc., L Bonds and/or preferred stock (hereinafter collectively referred to as “GWG”). Per the customer, he/she lost over $100,000 because of Mr. Dukes’s actions. As of this publication date, this claim remains pending.

In January 2021, a complaint was filed against or in reference to Christopher Dukes by a customer of Westpark Capital, Inc. and VFG Securities alleging unsuitable investments and misrepresentation. Per the customer, he/she lost over $90,000 because of Mr. Dukes’s actions. As of this publication date, this claim remains pending.

In March 2008, a complaint was filed against or in reference to Christopher Dukes by a customer of Woodstock Financial Group, Inc. alleging that Mr. Dukes sold the client’s mother an unsuitable equity index annuity on 10/29/2007 based on her age of 75. Per the customer, she lost over $12,000 because of Mr. Dukes’s actions.

How To File A Claim Against Christopher Dukes of Westpark Capital, Inc. (previously with Delta Investment Management, LLC, VFG Advisors, Inc., and VFG Securities, Inc.) To Get Your Money Back

If you have questions about Christopher Dukes, Westpark Capital, Inc., Delta Investment Management, LLC, VFG Advisors, Inc., VFG Securities, Inc., or the management or performance of your accounts, please contact Attorney Patil for a free initial consultation via email or toll-free at 1-800-950-6553.