Bernie Adair, of Merrill Lynch, Involved in Pending Dispute of $550,000 for Alleged Misrepresentation

Currently involved in a pending dispute alleging misrepresentation of variable annuities

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Merrill Lynch broker Bernie Adair, (CRD#: 1535429) is currently involved in a pending dispute alleging misrepresentation of variable annuities, with requested damages totaling $550,000.

According to his FINRA BrokerCheck profile, Adair has 32 years of industry experience, and has been with Merrill Lynch of Jupiter, FL, from 1991-present.

He has nine disclosures in his FINRA record.

• In July 2019, the power of attorney for one of Adair’s clients alleged unsuitability, misrepresentation, and improperly completed account documentation concerning a variable annuity. The POA is alleging $550,000 in damages. The complaint is pending.
• FINRA records show that Adair had a civil lien filed against him in 2017 for $44,540.
• In May 2009, one of Adair’s clients alleged that Adair made unauthorized trades, unsuitable investment recommendations, and failed to follow instructions, alleging damages of $750,000. Merrill Lynch settled the claim for $45,000.
• A customer alleged in June 2004 that Adair made unauthorized transactions regarding her account, with unspecified damages. Merrill Lynch settled the claim for $13,845.
• In August 2003, a claimant in arbitration alleged Adair made unsuitable recommendations, investments and unauthorized transactions. Customer also alleged overconcentration in equities, alleging unspecified damages. Merrill Lynch settled the claim for $22,500.
• A client alleged unsuitability in arbitration in October 1996, requesting $100,000 in damages. Merrill Lynch settled for $75,000.
• A customer dispute was filed in April 2002, alleging overexposure to risk, with unspecified damages. The claim was denied.
• In another claim denied by the firm, in June 1999 a customer alleged misrepresentation, with requested damages of $31,785.

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