Michael Edwin Magruder (CRD#4579211)

There is a way to recover investment losses

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.

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 Michael Edwin Magruder:

Claim Date: 3/4/2026

“Client alleges FA borrowed money from client and failed to repay it.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $600,000.00 .

As of 7/26/2026, this claim status is Settled.

Claim Date: 5/28/2025

“Michael Magruder was named in a customer complaint that asserted the following causes of action: breach of fiduciary duty; negligence and negligent misrepresentation; negligence – breach of regulatory requirements; breach of contract; and failure to supervise. The causes of action relate to Magruder allegedly inducing Claimant to loan him $150,000.00, via a Promissory Note, from funds withdrawn from Claimant‘s individual retirement account, which Magruder did not repay, as well as a tax penalty Claimant incurred from the withdrawal”

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

See more information on FINRA’s BrokerCheck site for Michael Edwin Magruder.

Did you have problems in an account managed by Michael Edwin Magruder?

If you were a client of Michael Edwin Magruder and had lost money in your account that does not seem right, we are interested in discussing the possibility of pursuing a claim on your behalf. (The value of having a lawyer look at your claim is discussed more thoroughly in our video, Do I need a lawyer for my FINRA arbitration?.) Brokerage firms are responsible for overseeing the actions of their registered representatives and must ensure that their financial advisors comply with all relevant regulations and company policies. The brokerage firm may be held liable for any investment losses suffered by customers due to their failure to properly supervise their agents, such as Michael Edwin Magruder. The Securities Lawyers at Halling & Cayo, S.C. have helped investors recover millions of dollars in the past.

The investment recovery lawyers at Halling & Cayo S.C. bring claims on behalf of individual investors or groups of investors who have lost funds. Most of these customers have signed FINRA arbitration agreements that outline the process for resolving disputes, including claims for investment loss recovery. (See our discussion of FINRA in our video, Is FINRA a good thing?.) As the SEC advises, it is important to find an attorney who has experience handling securities complaints. If you were a customer of Michael Edwin Magruder and experienced investment losses, please get in touch with the Securities Lawyers. We only receive payment if we can recover your money. Please note that there may be time limits or statutes of limitations that apply to your claim, so it is important to contact 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 .


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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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