Douglas McKelvey Allegedly Stole $1.7 Million from Elderly Customers
A settlement was reportedly reached on January 24, 2024, in the case of former Morgan Stanley adviser Douglas McKelvey (CRD # 4502849), who allegedly defrauded elderly clients. The civil action, initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alleged that McKelvey misappropriated over $1.7 million from two elderly brokerage customers who were close relatives.
The SEC claimed that, between June 2013 and February 2022, McKelvey made over 300 fraudulent and unauthorized fund disbursements to cover personal expenses, including credit card payments. In June 2023, McKelvey reportedly pleaded guilty to criminal charges, and the judgment was entered in November 2023.
As part of the settlement, McKelvey is reportedly barred from working in the securities industry and from participating in penny stock offerings. He had worked with Morgan Stanley for 12 years before being barred by FINRA in 2022.
Douglas McKelvey – FINRA BrokerCheck Profile
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McKelvey’s broker report indicates that he was discharged by Morgan Stanley in 2022 after allegations of misappropriation of funds and unauthorized activity. He reportedly has 3 customer complaints on his record.
According to his FINRA BrokerCheck profile, McKelvey was affiliated with the following firm during his career:
06/01/2009 – 05/05/2022, MORGAN STANLEY (CRD#:149777), Southlake, TX, B, 11/07/2008 – 06/01/2009, CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC. (CRD#:7059), SOUTHLAKE, TX B, 04/05/2002 – 11/17/2008, UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. (CRD#:8174), DALLAS, TX
Recovery of Investment Losses
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