Law Firm Investigates Garth Lurvey, Former Private Client Services Advisor, Over Investment Complaints

Customer Complaints and Allegations

• May 2024 – Customer Dispute Filed:
  • Allegation: The client alleged unsuitable investment recommendations and failure to adequately disclose risks associated with alternative investments sold during association with Private Client Services, LLC.
  • Amount Claimed: $245,000
  • Status: Pending
• February 2022 – Customer Complaint:
  • Allegation: Failure to follow instructions regarding an account liquidation while with LPL Financial LLC. The client claimed resulting delays led to market losses.
  • Amount Claimed: $85,000
  • Status: Settled for $25,000 (No admission of wrongdoing)
• Prior Allegations (SunTrust Investment Services, Inc.):
  • No finalized public regulatory actions reported for this period; however, a pattern of suitability concerns was cited in internal reviews, based on public records.

No criminal charges or formal regulatory enforcement actions have been reported as of the last update in February 2026. However, the volume and nature of filed customer complaints may be significant for potential or current investors to consider.

Red Flags and Investor Risks

• Pattern of Suitability Complaints: Multiple clients have alleged recommendations of products that may not have been appropriate for their needs or risk tolerance. Suitability is a core regulatory requirement: brokers must ensure investment recommendations are in the best interests of their customers.
• Concerns Over Communication: At least one complaint centers on communication breakdowns leading to alleged financial losses. Clear, transparent communication with clients should be a top priority for any financial advisor.
• Pending Claims: The existence of pending investor claims is a critical indicator that potential account mismanagement issues are still being investigated.

Why Are Investors Contacting Haselkorn & Thibaut?

Haselkorn & Thibaut is currently investigating all circumstances related to Garth Lurvey’s advisory services, especially those involving alternative investments and failure to follow client directions. Investors affected by the above complaints—or facing similar circumstances—are encouraged to seek further information and secure their legal rights.

What Should Investors Do Next?

• Check Your Investment Statements: If you worked with Garth Lurvey at any of the firms listed, review your account statements for any transactions you do not understand or recall authorizing.
• Contact Haselkorn & Thibaut: If you have concerns about losses or unsuitable investments, speaking with an experienced attorney is critical. Call 1-888-994-8066 for a 100% confidential, no-cost case review.
• Know Your Rights: Investors may have the right to pursue FINRA arbitration for recovery of investment losses due to negligence, unauthorized trading, or unsuitable recommendations.

How Haselkorn & Thibaut Can Help

• No Fees Unless You Recover: The firm works on a contingency-fee basis. You pay nothing unless there is a successful recovery for your losses.
• Decades of Experience: With more than 50 years of combined experience and a 98% success rate, Haselkorn & Thibaut is a recognized leader in resolving complex securities disputes Nationwide.
• Personalized Attention: Every case is unique. The team offers clear legal guidance and a step-by-step plan for your situation.

Recent Developments and Next Steps

Garth James Lurvey is currently not registered with any FINRA-member firm as of February 2026. If you have worked with Mr. Lurvey in the past—especially at Private Client Services, LLC, LPL Financial LLC, or SunTrust Investment Services, Inc.—this is the time to act if you suspect account mismanagement or were sold investments that haven’t performed as promised.

For the latest regulatory status and further information, you can review Garth Lurvey’s FINRA BrokerCheck profile.

Request a FREE Consultation—Protect Your Investments Today

If you have experienced losses or have questions about your accounts managed by Garth James Lurvey, now is the time to get answers. Contact Haselkorn & Thibaut at 1-888-994-8066. The call is confidential and there are no fees unless you win your case.

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Investment Fraud Lawyers

Investment Fraud Lawyers is led by founding partners Jason S. Haselkorn (FL Bar No. 52140) and Matthew R. Thibaut (FL Bar No. 514918) of Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A. Former Wall Street defense attorneys and previously licensed securities brokers, they now represent individual investors nationwide in FINRA arbitration and securities litigation. The firm focuses on investment fraud and securities cases involving broker misconduct, unsuitable recommendations, and fraudulent schemes, with an approximately 98% success rate across hundreds of matters and more than 95 years of combined securities law experience. From offices in Florida, New York, Arizona, Texas, and North Carolina, the firm typically handles investor cases on a contingency‑fee basis — there is no attorney’s fee unless a financial recovery is obtained.