Wells Fargo Advisor James Holmes Suspended

If you lost money with James Holmes of Wells Fargo in North Carolina, contact Israels & Neuman at 720-599-3505.

Allegations Regarding James Eugene Holmes III

FINRA brought an investigation into James Holmes of Wells Fargo in Winston-Salem, North Carolina regarding allegations that he engaged in an unsuitable options trading strategy with a client. FINRA further alleged that he submitted an account application which overstated the client’s prior investment experience and investment objectives, so that the customer could qualify for options trading. Holmes also engaged in discretionary trading in the customer’s account without written authorization to do so.

To settle these allegations, he agreed to an eight-month suspension and a $10,000 fine.

Background on James Eugene Holmes

James Holmes was licensed with Wells Fargo from August 2019 to September 2024 at a Winston-Salem, North Carolina office. He was discharged by Wells Fargo in September 2024 regarding allegations that he engaged in discretionary trading in multiple client accounts. He is also the subject of a $500,000 customer complaint.

Can Wells Fargo Be Responsible for Holmes’s Conduct?

Under FINRA Rule 3110, broker-dealers like Wells Fargo must reasonably supervise the activity of its advisors. Wells Fargo could be responsible for investor losses if it failed to reasonably supervise him.

We Help Investors in North Carolina

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

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