Frankowski Firm Investigating Jerry McCutchen for Multiple Acts of Broker Negligence and Fraud
The Frankowski Firm is continuing its investigation of now-expelled securities broker Jerry McCutchen. McCutchen has been the subject of a multitude of customer complaints since 2000, the vast majority of which were filed since 2012. These complaints contain various allegations of securities law violations, including unsuitable investment recommendations, negligence, and fraud, among other causes of action. Many of the claims pertain to the alleged sale of various illiquid, risky, and speculative investments, including equipment leasing funds and non-traded real estate investment trusts, as well as variable annuities. One of the issues with these products is that they are associated with high commissions for the brokers who sell them and a small chance of success for the purchasing customer. The costs and fees of these products make it so expensive that large returns on investment are practically impossible. Further, customers are not compensated for the risks relating to these investments. Jerry McCutchen began working in the securities industry in 1983. From [...]