Haselkorn & Thibaut (investmentfraudlawyers.com), a national securities fraud law firm with over 50 years of experience and a 98% success rate, has opened an investigation into Ryan Tarjanyi, a former financial advisor based in Kettering, Ohio, who worked for Bankers Life Securities. If you invested with Tarjanyi or suffered losses through Bankers Life Securities, you may be entitled to financial recovery. Call 1-888-885-7162 for a free consultation.
Who Is Ryan Tarjanyi?
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Ryan O. Tarjanyi (CRD #6065805) is a former registered representative who worked in the financial services industry from 2016 to 2020. According to public records, he was registered with the following firms:
| Firm | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Bankers Life Securities | Kettering, Ohio | 2016 – 2018 |
| Trustmont Financial Group | Greensburg, Pennsylvania | 2018 – 2020 |
Tarjanyi held Series 6 and Series 63 licenses, which allowed him to sell variable annuities, variable life insurance, and mutual funds. His career ended abruptly following regulatory action and, more recently, criminal charges that have brought his conduct into sharp focus.
Criminal Charges Against Ryan Tarjanyi
In a development that underscores the seriousness of the allegations, Ryan Tarjanyi now faces 55 criminal charges in Montgomery County, Ohio. The 52-year-old Huber Heights resident has been accused of stealing more than $674,000 from multiple clients.
The charges include:
- 22 counts of forgery
- 12 counts of theft
- 12 counts of telecommunications fraud
- 8 counts of identity fraud
- 1 count of insurance fraud
According to investigators, Tarjanyi allegedly forged client signatures, created fraudulent documents, and used electronic communications to submit falsified paperwork. These actions reportedly allowed him to transfer insurance policies and withdraw funds without client authorization.
The alleged theft amounts break down as follows:
- $486,000 from one client beginning in December 2022
- $188,075 from additional victims between June 2021 and September 2023
Tarjanyi was reportedly held in Montgomery County Jail on a $1 million bond.
FINRA Bar and Regulatory History
Before the criminal charges came to light, FINRA permanently barred Ryan Tarjanyi from the securities industry. The bar, documented in Case No. 2019061943301, resulted from allegations that Tarjanyi provided inaccurate information during sworn testimony concerning a customer’s execution of an annuity withdrawal form.
This conduct allegedly violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010, which require brokers to cooperate fully with regulators and provide truthful information during investigations.
The regulatory investigation followed Tarjanyi’s termination from Bankers Life Securities in April 2018. According to records, the firm stated he was not truthful during an internal investigation.
You can verify this information through FINRA BrokerCheck by searching CRD #6065805.
Ohio Insurance License Revocation
Separate from the FINRA action, the Ohio Department of Insurance revoked Tarjanyi’s resident insurance agent license in May 2023. The revocation stemmed from an investigation into misconduct involving insurance products, specifically an allegation that Tarjanyi submitted an annuity withdrawal form in June 2017 containing a forged signature.
Tarjanyi appealed the decision, arguing insufficient evidence supported the revocation. However:
- A Montgomery County judge denied the appeal
- The Ohio Second District Court of Appeals upheld the revocation in November 2024
His license is currently listed as expired as of January 31, 2024.
Red Flags Investors Should Have Known
Looking back at Tarjanyi’s career, several warning signs emerged that investors and supervisors might have caught earlier. If you worked with a financial advisor and noticed any of these patterns, you should consider speaking with a securities attorney:
- Termination for cause – Tarjanyi was let go by Bankers Life Securities for dishonesty during an internal investigation
- Regulatory scrutiny – Multiple agencies, including FINRA and the Ohio Department of Insurance, took action against him
- Forgery allegations – Documents containing forged signatures surfaced as early as 2017
- Unsuitable product recommendations – FINRA cited concerns about variable annuity and variable universal life insurance sales that did not align with customer needs
- Pattern of deception – The consistency of allegations across multiple regulatory bodies suggests ongoing issues rather than isolated incidents
Complete List of Disclosed Complaints and Actions
Here is a comprehensive overview of all publicly disclosed actions involving Ryan Tarjanyi:
| Date | Action | Allegation/Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| April 2018 | Termination by Bankers Life Securities | Not truthful during internal investigation |
| June 2022 | FINRA Permanent Bar | Provided inaccurate information during regulatory investigation; unsuitable variable annuity recommendations |
| May 2023 | Ohio Insurance License Revocation | Forged client signature on annuity withdrawal form |
| November 2024 | Appeal Denial Upheld | Ohio Second District Court of Appeals affirmed license revocation |
| 2024-2025 | 55 Criminal Charges Filed | Forgery, theft, telecommunications fraud, identity fraud, insurance fraud; over $674,000 allegedly stolen |
No SEC enforcement actions or civil lawsuits appear in publicly available records at this time.
Potential Brokerage Firm Liability
Investors who lost money may not only have claims against Ryan Tarjanyi personally. Brokerage firms like Bankers Life Securities have a legal duty to supervise their advisors and prevent misconduct.
When a firm fails to catch red flags—such as forgery, unauthorized transactions, or unsuitable recommendations—it may be held liable through FINRA arbitration.
Common supervisory failures include:
- Inadequate review of client documents
- Failure to investigate customer complaints
- Ignoring warning signs from internal investigations
- Allowing advisors with disciplinary history to continue serving clients
How to Pursue Recovery
If you invested with Ryan Tarjanyi or through Bankers Life Securities and experienced losses, you may have options to recover your money. FINRA arbitration provides a legal avenue for investors to file claims against brokers and brokerage firms without going through traditional court proceedings.
Haselkorn & Thibaut has helped investors across the country recover millions of dollars lost to broker misconduct. With a 98% success rate and a no-recovery, no-fee policy, you have nothing to lose by exploring your options.
Call 1-888-885-7162 today for a free, confidential consultation.
Time limits apply to filing arbitration claims, so reaching out sooner rather than later is important. The team at Haselkorn & Thibaut can review your situation, explain your rights, and help you understand whether you may be entitled to compensation.
