Advisor Alert: Our Attorneys Are Investigating Matthew Thomas Stratman For Investment Fraud
Did You Lose Money Because of Matthew Stratman?
Filed: March 12, 2024
Matthew Stratman (also known as Matthew T. Stratman) currently has one (1) pending customer complaint. Overall, he has been the subject of two (2) customer complaints and one (1) criminal event. 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 Matthew Thomas Stratman.
Who Is Matthew Thomas Stratman?
- Advisor Name: Matthew Thomas Stratman
- Aliases: Matthew Stratman, Matthew T. Stratman
- CRD: 5834026
- Location: Westlake Village, California
- Current Employer: Currently Not Registered
- Previous Firms: Western International Securities, Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and AIG Capital Services, Inc.
- Number of Known Customer Complaints: 2
- Number of Known Criminal Events: 1
- Can Matthew Stratman Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
- Can Matthew Stratman’s Employers Be Sued For Failing to Supervise Actions: Yes, in Private Arbitration
- Highest Damages Allegation: $158,000
- Highest Settlement: $10,865.73
If you have suffered investment losses by Matthew Stratman, we strongly encourage you to exercise your rights to experienced legal representation. Recover what is owed to you by retaining a portfolio mismanagement 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 Matthew Stratman For Broker Misconduct
As of this publication date, Matthew Stratman has been the subject of 2 customer disputes and 1 criminal event. Let’s review them below.
In May 2023, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Matthew Stratman by a customer of Western International Securities, Inc. alleging negligence, misrepresentations, and omissions. Per the customer, he/she lost over $100,000 because of Mr. Stratman’s actions. As of this publication date, this claim remains pending.
In August 2022, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Matthew Stratman by a customer of Western International Securities, Inc. alleging unsuitability. Per the customer, he/she lost over $158,000 because of Mr. Stratman’s actions. On May 12, 2023, Mr. Stratman settled the claim for $10,865.73, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Stratman’s employer and/or insurance carrier.
In May 2003, misdemeanor charges were pressed against Mr. Stratman in the San Luis Obispo Superior Court for falsely representing self as another person to peace officer violation of penal code vc.31, possession of false evidence of age and identity in violation of business and profession code section 25661, giving false information to a police officer, in violation of penal code section 148.9(a), and resist, obstruct, delay of peace officer or EMT., in violation of penal code section 148(A)(1).
How To File A Claim Against Matthew Stratman (previously with Western International Securities, Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, and AIG Capital Services, Inc.) To Get Your Money Back
If you have questions about Matthew Stratman, Western International Securities, Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, AIG Capital Services, 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.