Greg Ritter Allegedly Breached his Fiduciary Duty

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Greg Ritter (CRD# 3087358), a broker registered with Emerson Equity, violated Regulation Best Interest, according to an investor dispute. MDF Law is investigating the Delaware, Ohio-based financial professional for similar conduct. Current or former clients who suffered losses in their accounts should contact us for a free consultation. 

More information about Mr. Ritter, also a representative of Family Financial of Central Ohio, follows below. This post is based on a December 12, 2024 review of his BrokerCheck profile, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority record. 

Dispute Seeks 6-Figure Damages

On September 26, 2024, an investor lodged a dispute alleging that Mr. Ritter breached his fiduciary duty, engaged in negligence, violated Regulation Best Interest, and violated other industry rules and regulations. According to a disclosure on his BrokerCheck report, the allegations stem from a corporate bond investment. The dispute, which is still pending, seeks $135,000 in alleged damages.

Why Did Chase Bank Fire Greg Ritter?

In October 2009, JPMChase Bank filed a disclosure concerning its firing of Mr. Ritter. According to the disclosure, it discharged him after he “allegedly falsified the date on a client-signed document.”

Family Financial of Ohio Representative

As his BrokerCheck record reflects, Mr. Ritter is a representative of Family Financial of Ohio. That firm’s website outlines its values, including professionalism, value to its customers, and integrity. “Our clients depend on us to choose the right companies with excellent strengths,” reads a section describing the firm’s commitment to its clients. “We earn this faith by choosing carriers that historically maintain uncompromising claims paying ability, a healthy earning stream and investment performance results, consistent with a prudent investment management philosophy.”

FINRA: Mr. Ritter Based in Delaware, Ohio

Mr. Ritter launched his career as a broker in 1998, when he registered with Signator Investors’ branch office in Boston, Massachusetts. He went on to work at a number of firms over the years, including Edward Jones, Nationwide Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, and Chase Investment Services Corporation. He joined his current member firm, Emerson Equity, in 2010, and is still based at its office in Delaware, Ohio. Boasting 23 years of experience as a broker, he has completed five industry exams, including the Series 7 and the Series 66. According to his BrokerCheck profile, he possesses ten state licenses, including in Florida, Ohio, and Texas.

Investment Fraud Victim? Call MDF Law Today

Are you a current or former Greg Ritter client with concerns about your portfolio? Were your accounts unsuitably traded, or did your advisor fail to disclose certain risks associated with your investments? You may be eligible to lodge a FINRA arbitration claim to pursue losses. 

At MDF Law, our investment fraud attorneys boast decades of experience advocating for the victims of broker fraud. We have successfully recovered tens of millions in losses. Our clients only pay a fee if they win their case—no hourly fees—and we provide free consultations across the US. You may have a limited window to file a claim, so we urge you to avoid delay: call 800-767-8040 to speak with an attorney today.

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