Dustin Joseph Defranco (CRD#5317625) and LPL FINANCIAL LLC

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If you were a client of this investment advisor, the securities lawyers at Halling & Cayo, S.C. would like to hear from you. We are analyzing potential claims related to the suitability of investments recommended by this broker.

The brokerage industry reports any customer complaints made against or involving a broker on their publicly available Brokercheck Report. These reports are essential for transparency in the financial industry.

Claim(s) Made Against Dustin Joseph Defranco:

Claim Date: 1/23/2026

“The client alleges that her advisor did not act in her best interest when recommending diversification of a highly concentrated position in 2025 and was dissatisfied with advisory fees and performance.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Withdrawn with a claim amount of $150,000.00 .

See more information on FINRA’s BrokerCheck site for Dustin Joseph Defranco.

Were you a customer of Dustin Joseph Defranco?

If you are a current or former client of Dustin Joseph Defranco and LPL FINANCIAL LLC from WHEELING, WV, and have encountered any issues or problems with your account or investments, the Securities Lawyers at Halling & Cayo, S.C. want to speak with you about the possibility of pursuing a claim. Brokerage firms have a duty to oversee all of their registered representatives, including Dustin Joseph Defranco, and ensure that they follow all securities regulations, rules, and internal policies. If a brokerage firm fails in this duty, it may be held accountable for investment losses sustained by customers due to a lack of supervision. (More information in our video, When can you bring a claim against your financial advisor.)

The Securities Lawyers at Halling & Cayo S.C. bring claims on behalf of individual(s) and/or groups of investors for recovery of their funds. Most customers will have signed a FINRA arbitration agreement to resolve disputes, including claims for reimbursement of investment losses. As the SEC reminds investors, it can be important to find an attorney that “specializes in resolving securities complaints.” (See our video, What are the steps of a FINRA Arbitration.) If you were a customer of Dustin Joseph Defranco and LPL FINANCIAL LLC and suffered investment losses, please contact the Securities Lawyers. We only get paid if we recover your money. Your claim may be subject to a time limit or statute of limitations, so contact an attorney right away.
Learn about potential claims for investment recovery, Types of Broker Misconduct and Fraud , or about the FINRA arbitration process, Guide to the FINRA Arbitration Process .

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Sean M. Sweeney is a shareholder at Halling and Cayo, a full service law firm in Milwaukee, WI and the head of its Securities Litigation team.

He represents individual and institutional investors in FINRA arbitration and court nationwide. He recovers investment losses from fraud or breach of duty from their broker-dealer.

Contact him at (414) 755-5020 or via e-mail at SMS@hallingcayo.com to see if he can help recover your funds.

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