Herman Laibe Kahn, Formerly of Kestra Investment Services, Named in Customer Dispute Alleging Misrepresentation and Unsuitable Investment Recommendations

INVESTORS: Former Kestra Investment Services broker Herman Laibe Kahn is facing a customer dispute alleging misrepresentation and unsuitable investment recommendations.

Herman Laibe Kahn (CRD#: 1866522) was registered as a broker with Kestra Investment Services from 2004 until 2020. Previously, Kahn was registered as a broker with Raymond James Financial from 1997 until 2004.

Kahn has seven disclosures on his BrokerCheck report. One customer dispute filed against Kahn was denied.

December 2021 Customer Dispute

Status: Pending

Allegations: Claim alleges that the FP and firm failed to disclose the risky nature of 2 investments and that the transactions were not suitable based on investment objectives and risk tolerance.

Damage Amount Requested: $110,000.00


June 2020 Customer Dispute

Status: Settled

Allegations: Claimant alleges breach of fiduciary duty and unsuitable investment concentration of Atlas Growth Partners.

Damage Amount Requested: $100,000.00

Settlement Amount: $45,000.00


September 2013 Customer Dispute

Status: Settled

Allegations: Claim alleges misrepresentation and other causes of action in connection with the sale of real estate Mezzanine Financing Investment in 2007. The Representative was not named a party to the arbitration proceeding.

Damage Amount Requested: $90,000.00

Settlement Amount: $41,000.00

Broker Comment: The Representative was not named a party to the arbitration proceeding. The representative was not a party to the settlement, nor did the representative make any financial payment to any party with respect to such settlement.


September 2013 Customer Dispute

Status: Settled

Allegations: Claim alleges misrepresentation and other causes of action in connection with the sale of real estate Mezzanine Financing Investment in 2007. The Representative was not named a party to the arbitration proceeding.

Damage Amount Requested: $125,000.00

Settlement Amount: $50,000.00

Broker Comment: The Representative was not named a party to the arbitration proceeding. The representative was not a party to the settlement, nor did the representative make any financial payment to any party with respect to such settlement.


September 2013 Customer Dispute

Status: Settled

Allegations: Claim alleges misrepresentation and other causes of action in connection with the sale of real estate Mezzanine Financing Investment in 2007. The Representative was not named a party to the arbitration proceeding.

Damage Amount Requested: $600,000.00

Settlement Amount: $252,885.00

Broker Comment: The Representative was not named a party to the arbitration proceeding. The representative was not a party to the settlement, nor did the representative make any financial payment to any party with respect to such settlement.


September 2013 Customer Dispute

Status: Settled

Allegations: Claim alleges misrepresentation and other causes of action in connection with the sale of real estate Mezzanine Financing Investment in 2007. The Representative was not named a party to the arbitration proceeding.

Damage Amount Requested: $100,000.00

Settlement Amount: $40,000.00

Broker Comment: The Representative was not named a party to the arbitration proceeding. The representative was not a party to the settlement, nor did the representative make any financial payment to any party with respect to such settlement.


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