Sonn Law is reviewing customer disputes involving Christopher Michael Gardner (CRD No. 6399817) of Signature Estate Securities in Los Angeles, California.

Gardner’s FINRA BrokerCheck report identifies two pending customer disputes involving options trading.

An April 2026 complaint alleges breach of fiduciary duty and seeks $4 million in damages. The matter was filed as FINRA Arbitration No. 26-00697.

A second customer dispute alleges that options trading was unsuitable and seeks $500,000 in damages.

Together, the two pending complaints seek approximately $4.5 million. The allegations remain pending and have not resulted in findings that Gardner violated securities laws or FINRA rules. FINRA BrokerCheck report (FINRA)

Options Losses With Christopher Gardner?

Options can expose investors to substantial losses and may be inappropriate for customers who need conservative investments, income, or capital preservation. Brokerage firms must supervise options recommendations and determine whether an options strategy is in the customer’s best interest.

Investors who suffered options losses while working with Christopher Gardner or Signature Estate Securities can contact Sonn Law Group to discuss their potential recovery options.