Did You Lose Money Because of Scott Barcomb?
Filed: February 9, 2024
Scott Barcomb has been the subject of five (5) 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 Scott Callis Barcomb.
Who Is Scott Callis Barcomb of Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and BFC Planning, Inc.?
- Advisor Name: Scott Callis Barcomb
- Aliases: Scott Barcomb
- CRD: 1369573
- Location: Sarasota, Florida
- Current Employer: Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and BFC Planning, Inc.
- Previous Firms: Continental Capital Investment Services and Tower Equities, Inc.
- Number of Known Customer Complaints: 5
- Number of Known Criminal Events: 1
- Can Scott Barcomb Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
- Can Scott Barcomb’s Employers Be Sued For Failing to Supervise Actions: Yes, in Private Arbitration
- Highest Damages Allegation: $600,000
- Highest Settlement: $200,000
If you have suffered investment losses by Scott Barcomb, 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 Scott Barcomb For Broker Misconduct
As of this publication date, Scott Barcomb has been the subject of 5 customer disputes and 1 criminal event. Let’s review them below.
In July 2020, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Scott Barcomb by a customer of Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. alleging that the investments the client purchased in 2014-2015 were high risk and not consistent with her risk tolerance. The client also alleges the firm failed to supervise the activity of the representative and failed to conduct adequate due diligence. On December 2, 2021, Mr. Barcomb settled the claim for $10,000, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Barcomb’s employer and/or insurance carrier.
In August 2010, a complaint was filed against or in reference to Scott Barcomb by a customer of Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. alleging that Mr. Barcomb did not advise correctly on taxes involved when taking disbursements from partial 1035 exchanged contracts. Per the customer, he/she lost over $116,657 because of Mr. Barcomb’s actions. On January 19, 2012, Mr. Barcomb settled the claim for $20,000, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Barcomb’s employer and/or insurance carrier.
In June 2010, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Scott Barcomb by a customer of Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. alleging that Mr. Barcomb failed to conduct an adequate due diligence examination of the tenants-in-common property that was sold. Per the customer, he/she lost over $600,000 because of Mr. Barcomb’s actions. On June 1, 2011, Mr. Barcomb settled the claim for $200,000, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Barcomb’s employer and/or insurance carrier.
In March 2008, a complaint was filed against or in reference to Scott Barcomb by a customer of Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. alleging that Mr. Barcomb did not cancel the client’s investment in an annuity after she made the request. Per the customer, he/she lost over $10,242 because of Mr. Barcomb’s actions.
In November 2006, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Scott Barcomb by a customer of Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. alleging that the client was advised to sell one variable annuity to fund the purchase of another variable annuity with a guaranteed income rider causing penalty charges which the client wanted refunded. Per the customer, she lost over $15,000 because of Mr. Barcomb’s actions. On November, 2007, Mr. Barcomb settled the claim for $10,000, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Barcomb’s employer and/or insurance carrier.
In October 1999, felony charges were pressed against Scott Barcomb in Sarasota County Circuit Court for Sarasota, Florida. Mr. Barcomb received 1 count of felony for fleeing to elude and 1 felony count for possession of $20 of cocaine.
How To File A Claim Against Scott Barcomb of Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and BFC Planning, Inc. (previously with Continental Capital Investment Services and Tower Equities, Inc.) To Get Your Money Back
If you have questions about Scott Barcomb, Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., BFC Planning, Inc., Continental Capital Investment Services, Tower Equities, 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.
