Advisor Alert: Our Attorneys Are Investigating Christopher Neil Watkins For Investment Fraud
Did You Lose Money Because of Christopher Watkins?
Filed: November 6, 2023
Christopher Watkins has been the subject of one (1) termination event and two (2) 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 Neil Watkins.
Who Is Christopher Neil Watkins of Silver Oak Securities Incorporated and Magnate Advisory Services, LLC?
- Advisor Name: Christopher Neil Watkins
- Aliases: Christopher Watkins
- CRD: 4456445
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
- Current Employer: Silver Oak Securities Incorporated and Magnate Advisory Services, LLC
- Previous Firms: LPL Financial LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC
- Number of Known Customer Complaints: 2
- Number of Known Termination Events: 1
- Can Christopher Watkins Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
- Can Christopher Watkins’s Employers Be Sued For Failing to Supervise Actions: Yes, in Private Arbitration
- Highest Damages Allegation: $115,000
- Highest Settlement: $17,768.04
If you have suffered investment losses by Christopher Watkins, we strongly encourage you to exercise your rights to experienced legal representation. Recover what is owed to you by retaining an investment fraud 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 Watkins For Broker Misconduct
As of this publication date, Christopher Watkins has been the subject of 1 termination event and 2 customer disputes. Let’s review them below.
In June 2022, a complaint was filed against or in reference to Christopher Watkins by a customer of LPL Financial LLC alleging unsuitable recommendations. Per the customer, he/she lost over $5,000 because of Mr. Watkins’s actions. On April 27, 2023, Mr. Watkins settled the claim for $2,500, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Watkins’s employer and/or insurance carrier.
In August 2019, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Christopher Watkins by a customer of LPL Financial LLC alleging unsuitable investments. Per the customer, he/she lost over $115,000 because of Mr. Watkins’s actions. On January 21, 2021, Mr. Watkins settled the claim for $17,768.04, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Watkins’s employer and/or insurance carrier.
In November 2018, LPL Financial LLC terminated Christopher Watkins for facilitating the distribution of advisory fee monies to an unregistered person.
How To File A Claim Against Christopher Watkins of Silver Oak Securities Incorporated and Magnate Advisory Services, LLC (previously with LPL Financial LLC and PNC Capital Markets LLC) To Get Your Money Back.
If you have questions about Christopher Watkins, Silver Oak Securities Incorporated, Magnate Advisory Services, LLC, LPL Financial LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, 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.