Advisor Alert: Our Attorneys Are Investigating William Cole Smith For Investment Fraud
Did You Lose Money Because of William Smith?
Filed: March 15, 2024
William Smith (also known as Cole Smith, William C Smith) has been the subject of one (1) customer complaint. 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 William Cole Smith.
Who Is William Cole Smith of LPL Financial LLC and Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC?
- Advisor Name: William Cole Smith
- Aliases: Cole Smith, William C Smith
- CRD: 5327357
- Location: Fairfax, Virginia
- Current Employer: LPL Financial LLC and Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC
- Previous Firms: Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
- Number of Known Customer Complaints: 1
- Can William Smith Be Sued: Yes, in Private Arbitration
- Can William Smith’s Employers Be Sued For Failing to Supervise Actions: Yes, in Private Arbitration
- Highest Damages Allegation: $100,000
- Highest Settlement: $79,721.09
If you have suffered investment losses by William Smith, 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 William Smith For Broker Misconduct
As of this publication date, William Smith has been the subject of 1 customer dispute. Let’s review it below.
In January 2023, a FINRA arbitration was filed against or in reference to William Smith by multiple customers of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation alleging that Mr. Smith recommended an unsuitable Oil & Gas Investment. Per the customers, they lost over $100,000 because of Mr. Smith’s actions. On October 6, 2023, Mr. Smith settled the claim for $79,721.09, and some or all of this amount may have been paid by Mr. Smith’s employer and/or insurance carrier.
How To File A Claim Against William Smith of LPL Financial LLC and Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC (previously with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.) To Get Your Money Back
If you have questions about William Smith, LPL Financial LLC, Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Ameriprise Financial 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.