Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A., operating as Investment Fraud Lawyers has opened a focused investigation into the professional conduct and client suitability concerns involving A Janssen Longenecker (CRD #2612186), a financial advisor currently registered with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., and previously affiliated with Edward Jones. Our investigation is aimed at helping investors recover losses, understand their rights, and assess what next steps may be available in light of recently reported client complaints and regulatory disclosures.
If you entrusted your funds to A Janssen Longenecker in Florida or elsewhere nationwide and have questions about the suitability of recommendations made, the handling of your account, or the overall integrity of your investments, please review the following comprehensive analysis and contact our experienced attorneys today for a free consultation at 1-888-885-7162.
Who Is A Janssen Longenecker (Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. | CRD #2612186)?
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A Janssen Longenecker is a licensed broker and investment adviser representative currently registered with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Based on public disclosures available as of mid-2024, Longenecker:
- Holds active registrations with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.
- Previously worked for Edward Jones.
- Passed the SIE, Series 7, Series 24, Series 63, and Series 65 exams.
- Maintains a FINRA BrokerCheck profile with notable disclosures and client complaints.
BrokerCheck Disclosures: Customer Complaints and Red Flags
Our attorneys reviewed Longenecker’s FINRA BrokerCheck history, revealing material disclosures that raise concerns for investors, including:
| Date | Type | Allegation / Issue | Status / Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2026 | Customer Dispute | Alleged failure to provide sufficient liquidity for a client’s planned purchase and unsuitable recommendation of a securities-based loan tied to a mutual fund. The claim cites activity from April 19 to May 3, 2024. Damages sought: $30,000. | Complaint denied by Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. on June 17, 2026. Longenecker disputed the client’s version and stated that the client independently selected the loan after considering all options. According to his statement, the loan was repaid in ten months. |
| 2020 (Closed 2021) | Customer Dispute | Allegation of misrepresentation concerning expected returns on a non-traded REIT. This type of investment is historically high-risk and illiquid for many retail investors. | Internally settled; client awarded $8,500. No arbitration or FINRA award issued. |
Employment Termination / Separation — Edward Jones
- June 11, 2015: Edward Jones discharged Longenecker for repeated failure to follow compliance policies, including circumventing supervision with a guaranteed income rider added shortly after a variable annuity purchase by an elderly client, age 80.
- Edward Jones cited a previous 2014 firm settlement concerning a miscommunication around an annuity income rider from 2007.
- Longenecker maintains these firm actions stemmed from internal policies rather than formal industry rule violations, stating no client complained about his actions.
- 2018 (additional disclosure): Termination also listed as “failure to follow firm procedures,” with no financial remedy for customers.
Additional Due Diligence Results
As of our latest review:
- No federal or state civil lawsuits involving A Janssen Longenecker or his CRD number were found in the PACER system or major state dockets.
- No SEC enforcement actions or state securities regulator sanctions have been reported.
- No public criminal charges or regulatory investigations are currently open beyond the prior BrokerCheck disclosures.
- No negative news or industry media references beyond the above-identified matters.
Key Regulatory Standards: FINRA Suitability and Regulation Best Interest
- FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability): Brokers must only recommend suitable investments or strategies, considering your age, liquidity needs, risk tolerance, and stated objectives. Advisors must demonstrate a reasonable basis for all recommendations, especially when complex products, illiquid investments, or loans against securities are involved.
- FINRA Rule 3110 (Supervision): Brokerage firms must have policies and systems that prevent and detect noncompliant or unsuitable recommendations. Supervisory breakdowns can signal firm-wide issues, not just isolated errors by an individual advisor.
- Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI): Since June 2020, Reg BI holds brokers to a higher standard. They must act in your best interest and not prioritize their own compensation or firm incentives. Suitability alone is no longer sufficient. Brokers must fully disclose conflicts, consider alternatives, and document how their recommendations benefit you, the investor, rather than the firm.
Why This Matters: Protecting Your Investments
Even a single documented complaint involving liquidity problems, unsuitable loans, or inappropriate investment products like non-traded REITs is a red flag. When an advisor shows a pattern, such as repeat internal firm policy violations, terminated employment for supervision issues, and multiple complaints over a career, investors should take notice. Lack of additional litigation or enforcement does not always mean all client concerns have been addressed.
Our attorneys have spent decades in the securities industry and now use insider knowledge, gained while defending Wall Street firms, to aggressively fight for individual investors. We have a 98% success rate across hundreds of investor claims, 95+ years of combined securities law experience, and have handled over $520 million in securities matters. Our peers recognize us in the Top 2% (Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent) and as Super Lawyers, and our client reviews are a perfect 5.0. No recovery, no fee.
Your Options: What Should You Do Now?
- Check your account statements for any unexplained withdrawals, unsuitable loans, or investments you did not fully understand.
- Review your files for written communications or explanations you received regarding liquidity solutions, loan alternatives, or investment recommendations, especially those involving annuities, mutual funds, or REITs.
- Run BrokerCheck again for A Janssen Longenecker to ensure you are up to date on any new regulatory or legal actions.
- Contact us immediately if you believe you may have suffered losses or if you need help understanding the red-flag disclosures summarized above.
Free Consultation: Speak to a Securities Attorney Today
If you have questions about A Janssen Longenecker’s conduct at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Edward Jones, or concerns about recovery of your investment losses, do not delay. Our attorneys provide free, confidential case evaluations for clients nationwide.
- Call us now at 1-888-885-7162
- There are no fees unless we recover funds for you.
Your right to recover losses is time-sensitive. Let us use our experience, advocacy, and unique defense-insider knowledge to fight for the recovery you deserve.
