mediation agreement

Craig Robert Kowitt of Libertyville Illinois a stockbroker formerly registered with BMO Harris Financial Advisors Inc. is referenced in a customer initiated investment related arbitration claim in which the customer requested as much as $70,000.00 in damages supported by allegations that Kowitt breached his contractual obligations to the customer and violated regulatory rules and securities laws pertaining to the handling of the customer’s trust account. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Arbitration No. 16-03118 (Oct. 24, 2016).

FINRA Public Disclosure additionally confirms that Kowitt was discharged from BMO Harris Financial Advisors on February 9, 2016 founded on accusations that Kowitt violated the firm’s policies by taking possession of customer funds. Between April 22, 2016 and March 20, 2017, Kowitt was employed by Kovack Securities Inc.