Theodore William Byrer of Morgan Stanley in Indianapolis is Suspended

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:24:44 GMT

Israels & Neuman, a securities fraud and FINRA arbitration law firm, is looking into allegations involving former Morgan Stanley advisor Theodore William Byrer, who worked in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Allegations Against Theodore William Byrer

FINRA investigated Theodore Byrer regarding allegations that he engaged in an unsuitable options trading strategy with a client. It was further alleged that he engaged in discretionary trading without written authorization from the customer to do so.

To settle these allegations, Byrer agreed to a fourteen-month suspension.

Background on Theodore Byrer

Theodore William Byrer was licensed with Morgan Stanley from November 2013 to April 2023 and worked in Indianapolis, IN. He was later licensed with International Assets Advisory and American Independent Securities Group. He has also been the subject of three customer complaints, as well as two bankruptcies and was discharged by Morgan Stanley in March 2023.

Can Morgan Stanley Be Responsible for Advisor Conduct?

Under FINRA Rule 3110, broker-dealers like Morgan Stanley must reasonably supervise the activity of its advisors. Morgan Stanley could be responsible to its customers for their investment losses if it failed to reasonably supervise him.

Israels & Neuman Helps Investors Recover Money in Indiana

We represent investors in Indiana and throughout the United States, who have been victims of broker misconduct, unsuitable investment recommendations, and fraud. We have represented numerous investors in Indiana in the past. If you were a client of Theodore William Byrer and believe he acted improperly, you may be entitled to recover losses through FINRA arbitration.

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Call us today at (720) 599-3505 or (206) 795-5798 for a free and confidential case review.

ROY KEVIN WILLIAMS Fired by Stifel Nicolaus for “Borrowing” Money

Israels & Neuman, PLC — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:09:50 GMT

Roy Kevin Williams Fired by Stifel Nicolaus & Company

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Are you a former client of Roy Kevin Williams, formerly with Stifel Nicolaus & Company in Indianapolis, Indiana? Roy Kevin Williams was fired by Stifel Nicolaus & Company in May 2023. The brokerage firm alleged that Williams borrowed money from a customer between 2019 and 2023 and also paid $59,000 to settle a case to a customer who complained that Roy Williams borrowed money from that customer.

Roy Williams was a registered representative of Stifel Nicolaus & Company 2009 to May 2023. He worked in offices in Indianapolis, Indiana.

FINRA Rule 3240 governs when financial advisors borrow money from customers. Generally financial advisors cannot borrow money from customers unless the advisor has prior permission from the brokerage firms, and a list of limited exceptions applies to the transaction.

Our investment fraud law firm has sued dozens of different brokerage firms, including Stifel Nicolaus & Company. We also represent clients in Indiana.

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