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The law firm of Oakes & Fosher is presently investigating the alleged misconduct of securities broker Howard Genden. According to his publicly available FINRA BrokerCheck report, Howard Genden has been the subject of a customer dispute.

Howard Genden is a New York based securities broker. He  has worked in the securities industry for twenty-three years. During his career, he has been registered with six different securities firms.

His Registrations

  • MetLife Securities (1994-1995)
  • Metropolitan Life Insurance (1994-1995)
  • Guardian Investor Services Corporation (1995-1998)
  • Goldis Financial Group (1998-2001)
  • American Portfolios Financial Services (2001-2018)
  • Northridge Securities Corp. (2018-Present)

The Allegations

In December 2017, a customer alleged that Howard Genden made liquidations of client equities which carried capital gains charges. The customer also alleged that Howard Genden charged steep commissions, and recommended an unsuitable variable annuity. This case was settled for $150,000 in damages.

Oakes & Fosher Can Help

Many investors are unaware of the legal recourse available to them after losing money due to securities broker fraud and/or negligence. The truth is that investors who have lost money investing in this fashion may actually be entitled to damages.

Oakes & Fosher dedicates its entire legal practice to helping investors across the nation. If you, or someone you know, have lost money investing with Howard Genden, please contact Oakes & Fosher for a free and private consultation.