Juan Pablo Benavides (CRD#4288007) and MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

There is a way to recover investment losses

If a customer makes a complaint regarding a broker, it must be reported to the appropriate regulatory bodies, ensuring that a record of the dispute is available to the public.

The Securities Lawyers at Halling & Cayo, S.C. are currently investigating potential claims on behalf of investors. If you suffered losses related to securities recommended by this individual, we are interested in discussing your options.

Claim(s) Made Against Juan Pablo Benavides:

Claim Date: 6/4/2026

“Customer alleges that the Financial Advisor failed to execute strategy in February 2026”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Denied.

Claim Date: 3/16/2026

“Client alleges misrepresentation related to the return on investment account.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending.

As of 9/8/2026, this claim status is Denied.

See more information on FINRA’s BrokerCheck site for Juan Pablo Benavides.

Were you a client of Juan Pablo Benavides?

If you were a customer of Juan Pablo Benavides and MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED from MIAMI, FL and had a similar issue or experience as those described in the above public postings, we are interested in discussing a potential claim with you. Brokerage firms have a responsibility to supervise all representatives who are registered through their firm. (See our video, Warning signs of a bad financial advisor). Brokerage firms also must take steps to ensure that their financial advisors follow all securities rules and regulations, as well as internal firm policies. The brokerage firm is not only legally responsible for the acts of its agents, like Juan Pablo Benavides, the broker dealer may also be liable for investment losses sustained by customers for a failure to supervise. The Securities Lawyers at Halling & Cayo, S.C. have recovered millions of dollars for investors across the country.

Millions of dollars are lost each year by investors due to breaches of duty by their brokers or the firms they work for, we help investors recover that money. If you were a customer of Juan Pablo Benavides and MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED and experienced investment losses, please contact the Securities Lawyers. (See more detail in our video, What are the most common securities cases?.) We only receive payment if we are able to recover your money, and you may be eligible for financial compensation. It is important to note that there may be time limits or statutes of limitations that apply to your claim, so it is crucial to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
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 .

Contact The Securities Lawyers

Name(Required)

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.

Contact Us