Advisor Alert: Our Attorneys Are Investigating Tom Benjamin Paine For Investment Fraud

Did You Lose Money Because of Tom Paine?

Filed: January 30, 2024

Tom Paine currently has one (1) pending customer complaint. Overall, he has been the subject of two (2) 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 Tom Benjamin Paine.

Who Is Tom Benjamin Paine of Centaurus Financial, Inc.?

  • Advisor Name: Tom Benjamin Paine
  • Aliases: Tom Paine
  • CRD: 2285372
  • Location: Arroyo Grande, California
  • Current Employer: Centaurus Financial, Inc.
  • Previous Firms: Carey James & Associates, G-W Brokerage Group, Inc., and Monterey Bay Securities, Inc.
  • Number of Known Customer Complaints: 2
  • Can Tom Paine Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
  • Can Tom Paine’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 Tom Paine, 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 Tom Paine For Broker Misconduct

As of this publication date, Tom Paine has been the subject of 2 customer disputes. Let’s review them below.

In September 2013, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to Tom Paine by a customer of Centaurus Financial, Inc. alleging that Mr. Paine recommended unsuitable investments and investment strategies in various illiquid alternative investments. As of this publication date, this claim remains pending.

In September 2013, a complaint was filed against or in reference to Tom Paine by a customer of Centaurus Financial, Inc. alleging that the investments purchased in the client’s account in 2011 and 2012 from the proceeds of the annuity were not suitable.

How To File A Claim Against Tom Paine of Centaurus Financial, Inc. (previously with Carey James & Associates, G-W Brokerage Group, Inc., and Monterey Bay Securities, Inc.) To Get Your Money Back

If you have questions about Tom Paine, Centaurus Financial, Inc., Carey James & Associates, G-W Brokerage Group, Inc., Monterey Bay Securities, 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.