Michaela Rauscher (also known as Michaela Tarapenyans and Michaela Tarpenyans), of Westlake Village, California, a stockbroker registered with Western International Securities Inc., was the subject of a customer initiated investment related Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) securities arbitration claim that was settled for $11,500.00 in damages based upon allegations that Rauscher made misrepresentations of material fact and was negligent in connection with the sale of “corporate bonds” when Rauscher was associated with Western International Securities Inc. FINRA Arbitration No. 23-01132 (December 14, 2023).
This is not the first time that Rauscher has been referenced in a customer initiated investment related dispute concerning Rauscher’s conduct in the securities industry. FINRA Public Disclosure shows that Rauscher is also referenced in a customer initiated investment related FINRA securities arbitration claim that was settled for $48,500.00 in damages based upon allegations that Rauscher was negligent in connection with the sale of “corporate bonds” when Rauscher was associated with Western International Securities Inc. FINRA Arbitration No. 22-01087 (May 12, 2023).
Rauscher was also referenced in a FINRA securities arbitration claim that was settled for $15,043.65 in damages based upon allegations that Rauscher made unsuitable recommendations in “corporate bonds.” FINRA Arbitration No. 22-01709 (May 12, 2023).
Rauscher was associated with Western International Securities Inc. in Westlake Village, California from July 31, 2012, to August 1, 2012.
