Robert High, formerly of First Financial Equity Corp., Subject of Arizona Securities Complaint
Have you lost money with financial advisor Robert High of First Financial Equity in Scottsdale, Arizona? The Law Firm of Israels & Neuman is continuing its investigation into allegations made against Robert Charles High II. The Arizona Corporation Commission alleged that High stole $145,000 from a customer’s account. High did so by withdrawing money from his customer’s account and sending it to an account at MidFirst Bank.
Robert High was a financial advisor and registered representative of First Financial Equity Corp. from April 2012 to February 2019. He worked at a branch office in Scottsdale, Arizona. According to BrokerCheck, High has also been the subject of eight customer complaints.
Brokerage firms like First Financial Equity Corp. have a responsibility to adequately supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. When brokerage firms fail to adequately supervise their registered representatives, they may be liable for investment losses sustained by customers.
Israels & Neuman PLC is a securities and investment fraud law firm with offices in Phoenix, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. We represent investors in FINRA arbitration proceedings in all 50 states, including investors throughout Arizona and the Phoenix area. Attorney Aaron Israels is licensed to practice law in Arizona, and we can personally meet with you in our Phoenix office. Our attorneys have represented over one thousand investors against many brokerage firms in the past, including against First Financial Equity Corp.
Click to view: High, Robert Arizona Complaint
Click to view: High, Robert BrokerCheck 10.23.19
If you lost money with Robert High or First Financial Equity Corp. in Scottsdale, AZ, please CONTACT US at 720-599-3505 for a free evaluation of your case.
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