Brenda Kay Rafferty (also known as Brenda O’Neal) of San Diego California a stockbroker formerly registered with LPL Financial LLC is referenced in a customer initiated investment related arbitration claim where the customer sought $40,000.00 in damages supported by accusations against Rafferty of negligence pertaining to the distribution of the customer’s individual retirement account. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Arbitration No. 17-00431 (Mar. 20, 2017).
FINRA Public Disclosure reveals that on August 10, 2009, a customer initiated investment related complaint regarding Rafferty’s conduct was resolved for $70,000.00 in damages based upon allegations that while Rafferty was associated with LPL Financial, Rafferty recommended that the customer use the proceeds from a home equity loan to invest in mutual fund investments that were in no way suitable for the customer given the customer’s risk tolerance and objectives. FINRA Arbitration No. 08-04890 (Aug. 10, 2009).
Rafferty’s registration with LPL Financial LLC was terminated on January 28, 2017. Since January 18, 2017, Rafferty has been employed by Commonwealth Financial Network.