Advisor Alert: Our Attorneys Are Investigating Joe David Franklin For Investment Fraud

Did You Lose Money Because of Joe Franklin?

Filed: November 6, 2023

Joe Franklin has been the subject of three (3) 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 Joe David Franklin.

Who Is Joe David Franklin?

  • Advisor Name: Joe David Franklin
  • Aliases: Joe Franklin
  • CRD: 2673133
  • Location: Hixson, Tennessee
  • Current Employer: Currently Not Registered
  • Previous Firms: LPL Financial LLC, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyon, Inc.
  • Number of Known Customer Complaints: 3
  • Can Joe Franklin Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Can Joe Franklin’s Employers Be Sued For Failing to Supervise Actions: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Highest Damages Allegation: $153,000
  • Highest Settlement: $14,999

If you have suffered investment losses by Joe Franklin, we strongly encourage you to exercise your rights to experienced legal representation. Recover what is owed to you by retaining a stockbroker 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 Joe Franklin For Broker Misconduct

As of this publication date, Joe Franklin has been the subject of 3 customer disputes. Let’s review them below.

In November 2020, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Joe Franklin by multiple customers of LPL Financial LLC alleging that the clients invested in Franklin Square BDCs, Hines Global REIT, HMS Income Fund, WP Carey, CIM Real Estate Financial Trust, KBS Real Estate Trust and Cion Investment Corp upon their Franklin’’s misleading recommendation, which did not suit their allegedly conservative investment profile. Per the customers,  they lost over $153,000 because of Mr. Franklin’s actions. On February 14, 2022, Mr. Franklin settled the claim for $14,999, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Franklin’s employer and/or insurance carrier.

In July 2018, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Joe Franklin by a customer of LPL Financial LLC alleging misrepresentation in connection with the purchase of Puerto Rico municipal bonds in June 16, 2010 to June 1, 2018. Per the customer, he/she lost over $64,499.07 because of Mr. Franklin’s actions.

In August 2007, a complaint was filed against or in reference to Joe Franklin by a customer of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. alleging that Mr. Franklin made a poor recommendation that caused 22% losses on investment. Per the customer, he/she lost over $21,120.88 because of Mr. Franklin’s actions.

How To File A Claim Against Joe Franklin (previously with LPL Financial LLC, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyon, Inc.) To Get Your Money Back.

If you have questions about Joe Franklin, LPL Financial LLC, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyon, 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.