Advisor Alert: Our Attorneys Are Investigating John Spyro Demertzis For Investment Fraud

Did You Lose Money Because of John Demertzis?

Filed: February 15, 2024

John Demertzis currently has one (1) pending customer complaint. Overall, he 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 John Spyro Demertzis.

Who Is John Spyro Demertzis of LPL Financial LLC?

  • Advisor Name: John Spyro Demertzis
  • Aliases: John Demertzis
  • CRD: 2690132
  • Location: East Setauket, New York
  • Current Employer: LPL Financial LLC
  • Previous Firms: Chase Investment Services Corp. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
  • Number of Known Customer Complaints: 3
  • Can John Demertzis Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Can John Demertzis’s Employers Be Sued For Failing to Supervise Actions: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Highest Damages Allegation: $700,000
  • Highest Settlement: $14,000

If you have suffered investment losses by John Demertzis, 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 John Demertzis For Broker Misconduct

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

In July 2023, a complaint was filed against or in reference to John Demertzis by a customer of LPL Financial LLC alleging that between 2016 and 2023, Mr. Demertzis made unsuitable recommendations that customer purchase and hold certain alternative investments. Per the customer, he/she lost over $700,000 because of Mr. Demertzis’s actions.

In October 2001, a complaint was filed against or in reference to John Demertzis by a customer of Citicorp Investment Services alleging that Mr. Demertzis recommended an investment that was not approved by the firm and also sought losses in an annuity product alleged to be guaranteed against principal loss. Per the customer, he/she lost over $50,000 because of Mr. Demertzis’s actions. On November 29, 2001, Mr. Demertzis settled the claim for $14,000, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Demertzis’s employer and/or insurance carrier.

In March 2000, a complaint was filed against or in reference to John Demertzis by a customer of Citicorp Investment Services alleging that upon investing in CF TNX, Mr. Demertzis told the client that she could get 18% with no risk and that she could get out tomorrow with no penalty. The client further alleges that when Mr. Demertzis switched her from CFTNX to Rochester funds, he again told her that she could get out at any time with no penalties. Per the customer, she lost over $7,889.41 because of Mr. Demertzis’s actions.

How To File A Claim Against John Demertzis of LPL Financial LLC (previously with Chase Investment Services Corp. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.) To Get Your Money Back

If you have questions about John Demertzis, LPL Financial LLC, Chase Investment Services Corp., HSBC Securities (USA) 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.