Haselkorn & Thibaut, P.A., operating as Investment Fraud Lawyers, has opened a formal investigation into Robert Michael Ryan (CRD #2149592), a broker currently registered with UBS Financial Services Inc. If you are an investor in Florida or elsewhere who has worked with Mr. Ryan and have concerns regarding your investment losses or unsuitable recommendations, it is urgent that you understand the scope and nature of complaints raised against him. Our attorneys’ review leverages our insider knowledge as former Wall Street defense counsel to examine both regulatory filings and client dispute disclosures that could indicate violations of your investor rights.
Our firm is committed to holding financial professionals and broker-dealer firms accountable. With a 98% success rate across hundreds of investor claims and 95+ years of combined securities law experience, we help investors recover losses when their trust is violated. If you have questions specific to Robert Michael Ryan of UBS Financial Services Inc. or wish to discuss whether you have a claim, we provide confidential, no-obligation consultations. Call 1-888-885-7162 now to get started. View Robert Michael Ryan’s BrokerCheck Profile for public record details.
Customer Disputes Against Robert Michael Ryan
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BrokerCheck reports reflect two customer dispute disclosures against Robert Michael Ryan, signaling potential red flags that all current and former clients should know.
| Dispute Date | Allegations | Outcome / Status | Relevant Regulations |
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| August 10, 2026 |
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Claim denied by both UBS and Ryan; he stated all disclosures were provided and signed. |
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| January 2, 2014 |
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Arbitration panel awarded damages. Ryan asserted that subsequent client communications indicated the claims focused on other advisors. |
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Understanding the Allegations: Suitability and Annuity Disputes
Investors rely on financial advisors to provide recommendations that match their goals, risk tolerance, and financial needs. FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability) mandates that advisors like Robert Michael Ryan only recommend investments that are suitable for the client’s profile. Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) further requires that advisors act in their clients’ best interests, not their own. If you were sold an annuity without fully understanding its terms, or you believe your interests were not prioritized, you may have grounds for action.
The first reported dispute signals a possible failure to disclose material facts about complex products like annuities. The second involves a significant arbitration award to a client, reflecting a determination that there was merit to the claims, even if Ryan reports they primarily involved other representatives. Both disclosures are important indicators that clients may have suffered losses due to inadequate care, disclosure, or compliance.
What Are Your Rights as an Investor?
- Transparency: You are entitled to a clear explanation of investment products, including all costs, risks, and alternatives, before making a commitment.
- Best Interest Standard: Regulation Best Interest requires that advisors assess and prioritize your needs over firm profits or their own compensation structures.
- Recovery Options: If you suspect your investments were unsuitable or that critical details were omitted, our attorneys can investigate and help you pursue a recovery from the advisor or their firm.
Why Work With Us?
- Our attorneys are former Wall Street defense lawyers who possess unique insider knowledge of firms’ strategies and weaknesses.
- We have handled over $520 million in securities matters for investors like you.
- The firm’s peer-reviewed credentials place us in the Top 2% nationally through the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, and we are Super Lawyers-designated.
- Our client reviews average 5.0 stars, and we work on a no recovery, no fee basis.
How to Take Action and Protect Your Investments
If you have worked with Robert Michael Ryan at UBS Financial Services Inc. in Florida or any other state and believe you may have suffered losses due to unsuitable investments or a lack of adequate disclosure, now is the time to act. Our experience as former industry defense attorneys uniquely positions us to fight for your recovery and hold financial professionals accountable.
Do not let unanswered questions or mounting losses linger. We provide free, confidential consultations with our attorneys, with no obligation and no out-of-pocket costs unless we recover funds for you.
- Get answers about your annuity, retirement, or managed account losses.
- Learn whether your financial advisor and firm may have breached critical industry requirements.
- See if you have claims under FINRA rules or Regulation Best Interest.
- Act quickly, as securities claims are subject to strict time limits.
Contact us today at 1-888-885-7162 to schedule your free legal review and case evaluation. Our attorneys are ready to advocate for your recovery and restore hope after financial setbacks.