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James Burton of Farmers Financial is Barred from the Securities Industry
James Elroy Burton Jr. of Bakersfield, California has been the subject of a FINRA investigation. FINRA began looking into this advisor after he was terminated by Farmers Financial Solutions in October 2023. According to BrokerCheck, Farmers Financial fired him after he failed to disclose that he was recommending his clients invest in an outside business, believed to be called Jazzberry Digital Solutions.
Burton Is Expelled From the Securities Industry
After being terminated by Farmers Financial, FINRA began looking into Burton’s conduct, including whether Burton recommended investments in crypto asset funds and programs. Burton then acknowledged that he was not going to provide documents to FINRA, which led to his expulsion from the industry.
Background on James Burton
James Elroy Burton was a representative of Farmers Financial Solutions from July 2007 to October 2023. He worked in a Bakersfield, California office. He has also been the subject of a 2023 customer complaint which alleges losses in Jazzberry Digital Solutions.
Can Farmers Financial Solutions Be Held Liable?
Under FINRA rules and regulations, brokerage firms like Farmers Financial have an obligation to supervise the conduct of its financial advisors. Failures to adhere to these rules and regulations could lead to liability for investor losses.
Israels & Neuman Helps Investors Nationwide
We represent investors throughout the United States including investors in California, who have been victims of broker misconduct, unsuitable investment recommendations, and fraud. If you were a client of James Burton and believe he acted improperly, you may be entitled to recover losses through FINRA arbitration.