Mazair Monshi, Broker with IFP Securities, Named in $3.9M Customer Dispute Alleging Unsuitable Recommendations

Monshi was previously named in two customer disputes that were settled.

Mazair Monshi (CRD: 2629721) is registered as a broker and investment adviser with IFP Securities, where he has been registered since May 2019. Previously, Monshi was registered as a broker and investment adviser with LPL Financial from May 2016 until May 2019. 

Monshi has three disclosures on his BrokerCheck report.

September 2020 Customer Dispute

• Status: Pending
• Allegations: Claimants allege that Maziar Monshi, while associated with LPL from 2006 through 2015 and with AFS from 2015 through 2016 recommended unsuitable investments in a number of REITs and BDCs, as well as other high-commission illiquid investment recommendations.
• Damage Amount Requested: $3,900,000.00

September 2008 Customer Dispute

• Status: Settled
• Allegations: Clients claimed that a trade error had occurred in their account. In December 2005 the clients requested the purchase of $300,000.00 in insured municipal bonds. A trade was executed by Maziar Monshi on 12/28/05 for 300 Phoenix AZ Individual Development Authority MultiFamily revenue bonds valued at $299,965.00. The bonds were not insured.
• Settlement Amount: $39,151.00
• Broker Comment: This was originally received in as a verbal complaint. RJFS has the matter for $39,151.00.

July 2003 Customer Dispute

• Status: Settled
• Allegations: Client alleges that the interest rate payable on her fixed annuity, purchased on 10/31/01 was misrepresented with regard to the interest rate associated with her investment.
• Damage Amount Requested: $7,500.00
• Settlement Amount: $5,796.76
• Broker Comment: As a result of confusion surrounding the renewal rate, client was offered the opportunity to surrender her policy, and be reimbursed for surrender charges. Offer was accepted by client.

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