Felipe Henao Vargas, Broker with Insigneo Securities, Facing $1.3M Customer Dispute Involving VIX Short-Term Futures ETN

The dispute alleged that the customer had concerns about the overall performance and management of his brokerage account. 

The Sonn Law Group is investigating allegations that Felipe Henao Vargas committed misconduct. If you or a family member has suffered losses investing, we want to discuss your case. Please contact us today for a free review of your case.

Felipe Henao Vargas (CRD#: 5140431) is currently registered as a broker and investment adviser with Insigneo Securities in Miami, Florida, where he has been employed since 2016. Previously, Vargas was registered with Bolton Global Asset and Bolton Global Capital from 2011 until 2015.

Vargas has one disclosure on his BrokerCheck report.

August 2020 Customer Dispute

• Status: Pending
• Allegations: On February 28, 2020, , A registered representative of the Firm, Felipe Henao (“Henao”) placed a short trade for 20,000 (BARCLAYS BK VIX SHORT TERM FUTURES ETN) (“Barclays”) for The account of Zaphiro Investments (“Zaphiro” ) and on March 17th he placed a subsequent trade to cover the short. On August 19th , 2020 the Firm was notified by Henao that his client ,Zaphiro had sent an email stating some concerns regarding the management and overall performance of his brokerage account. He stated that he was underwhelmed by the fluctuations and volatility in his account which had resulted in a substantial account value depreciation and by the lack of communication from Mr. Henao. The Firm has reviewed the complaint and has responded to the client and his attorney on September 2nd 2020 . The Firm received an arbitration claim for this complaint on September 8th , 2020.
• Damage Amount Requested: $1,300,000.00

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