Allegations Regarding Firing Kelli Lyn Gabriel

According to FINRA’s BrokerCheck, Kelli Gabriel was fired by Madison Avenue Securities in October 2025 regarding allegations that she “recommend[ed] a large investment in precious metals to a client, thereby violating FINRA rules 3280 and 3270 for failing to obtain preapproval for an outside business activity and for recommendation activity transacted away from the firm without the firm’s permission, knowledge, or prior approval”.  Generally, financial advisors must receive permission from their brokerage firm to sell an investment product. 

Background on Kelli Lyn Gabriel

Kelli Gabriel was registered with Madison Avenue Securities from August 2018 to October 2025 at a Brentwood, Tennessee office.  She had been in the securities industry since 1993. 

Is Madison Avenue Securities Responsible for Gabriel’s Conduct?

FINRA Rule 3110 provides that broker-dealers like Madison Avenue Securities have an obligation to adequately supervise the activity of its advisors.  Madison Avenue Securities could be responsible for investor losses if it failed to reasonably supervise her.

We Help Investors in Tennessee

We represent investors throughout the United States as well as Tennessee, who have been victims of broker misconduct, unsuitable investment recommendations, and fraud.  If you were a client of Kelli Gabriel and believe she acted improperly, you may be entitled to recover losses through FINRA arbitration.

• View Gabriel’s BrokerCheck Report

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