Edward Jones Broker Zwi Anthony Pechthalt Faces Multiple Customer Complaints

Edward Jones broker Zwi Anthony Pechthalt (CRD #2422846) is facing another customer complaint, adding to a long history of disputes on his record. Pechthalt has now been named in eight customer complaints over the years, with allegations ranging from unsuitable recommendations to unauthorized trading. His latest dispute remains pending as of July 2025.

History of Customer Disputes

Pechthalt has been the subject of multiple customer disputes over the course of his career. A pending complaint filed in 2025 alleges that Pechthalt invested in a marijuana company against the client’s stated goals and preferences. While the claim did not specify damages, Edward Jones determined that the client’s losses exceeded $5,000.

Also in 2025, another dispute was settled for $12,216.55. The customer alleged that investments in cannabis stocks, specifically ACB and TLRY, were unsuitable for their risk profile.

In addition to these recent issues, Pechthalt has faced a history of customer complaints dating back to 2000 through 2012. These earlier disputes accused him of recommending unsuitable investments, causing excessive losses and engaging in unauthorized trades. Alleged damages in those cases ranged from $5,000 to more than $180,000. However, many of these matters were either closed with no action taken or denied by Edward Jones.

What This Means for Investors

Customer disputes don’t automatically prove misconduct, but multiple complaints over a long career can signal patterns of concern. Allegations of unsuitable investments or unauthorized trades are serious because they suggest a broker may not have acted in a client’s best interest.

Investors working with Edward Jones or Pechthalt should carefully review their accounts, especially if they suspect losses tied to unsuitable products like variable annuities, high-risk stocks or private placements.

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If you believe you suffered financial harm due to unsuitable recommendations, unauthorized trading or other broker misconduct, you may have recovery options through FINRA arbitration.

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