Advisor Alert: Our Attorneys Are Investigating Franz Albert Koch For Investment Fraud

Did You Lose Money Because of Franz Koch?

Filed: February 19, 2024

Franz Koch currently has one (1) pending customer complaint. Overall, he has been the subject of one (1) customer complaint and three (3) criminal events. 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 Franz Albert Koch.

Who Is Franz Albert Koch of Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC?

  • Advisor Name: Franz Albert Koch
  • Aliases: Franz Koch
  • CRD: 4467954
  • Location: Boca Raton, Florida
  • Current Employer: Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
  • Previous Firms: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and National Asset Management, Inc.
  • Number of Known Customer Complaints: 1
  • Number of Known Criminal Events: 3
  • Can Franz Koch Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Can Franz Koch’s Employers Be Sued For Failing to Supervise Actions: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Highest Damages Allegation: Unknown
  • Highest Settlement: Unknown

If you have suffered investment losses by Franz Koch, we strongly encourage you to exercise your rights to experienced legal representation. Recover what is owed to you by retaining a breach of fiduciary duty 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 Franz Koch For Broker Misconduct

As of this publication date, Franz Koch has been the subject of 1 customer dispute and 3 criminal events. Let’s review it below.

In January 2024, a complaint was filed against or in reference to Franz Koch by a customer of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated alleging unauthorized trading. As of this publication date, this claim remains pending.

In May 2017, felony and misdemeanor charges were pressed against Mr. Koch in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County for possession of paraphernalia.

In April 2000, misdemeanor charges were pressed against Mr. Koch in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County for issuing a worthless check.

In February 2000, misdemeanor charges were pressed against Mr. Koch in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in and for Palm Beach County for obtaining property in return for worthless check.

How To File A Claim Against Franz Koch of Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (previously with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and National Asset Management, Inc.) To Get Your Money Back

If you have questions about Franz Koch, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, National Asset Management, 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.