Robert Val Lybbert (CRD#7451138) and EDWARD JONES

The Securities Lawyers at Halling & Cayo, S.C. are intersted in talking to customers that believe that they may have potential claims against Robert Val Lybbert (CRD#7451138) related to securities recommended or sold to you. Previously Reported Complaints include:

Claim(s) Made Against Robert Val Lybbert:

Claim Date: 11/21/2025

“Claimants allege breach of fiduciary duties, violation of Washington State Securities Act, violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act, violation of Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. Section 78j), and Rule 10b-5 Promulgated Thereunder (17 C.F.R. Section 240.10b-5) relating to hedge fund investments.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $1,795,000.00 .

Claim Date: 12/12/2025

“Plaintiff alleges Fraud, Negligent Representation, Breach of Duty, Unlawful Trade Practices Act and Negligence.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Final with a claim amount of $2,137,533.29 .

Claim Date: 8/18/2025

“Claimants allege negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and negligent supervision relating to hedge fund investments.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $6,000,000.00 .

Claim Date: 1/13/2026

“Claimants seek compensatory damages against Respondents for allegedly violating the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, unsuitable investments, failure to act in the “best interest“ of the Claimants, misrepresentation and omissions, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, failure to supervise, negligence, control person liability, violation of the Securities Act of Washington and violation of federal securities laws relating to hedge fund investments.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $52,000,000.00 .

Claim Date: 10/29/2025

“The Claimants assert multiple causes of action, including breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, negligent misrepresentation, as well as violations of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Washington‘s Securities Act and Blue-Sky laws, Washington‘s Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86), unlawful sale of securities (RCW21.20.140), voidable real-property transactions (RCW 19.40). The Claimants further allege fraud, unjust enrichment, breach of contract and vicarious liability.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $103,000,000.00 .

Claim Date: 10/17/2025

“Plaintiff alleges Fraud, Negligent Representation, Breach of Duty, Unlawful Trade Practices Act and Negligence.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $2,137,533.29 .

Claim Date: 7/25/2025

“The Claimant alleges Negligence, Negligent Misrepresentations, Violation of Securities Act of Washington, Violation of the Duty of Care under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940. Unlawful Sale of Securities in Violation of RCV 21.20.140, violation of Washington‘s Consumer Protection Act, RCW 19.86, Voidable Real Property Transactions, RCW 19.40.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $962,605.55 .

As of 2/21/2026, this claim status is Final.

Claim Date: 6/12/2025

“Breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, unjust enrichment, violation of Washington Securities Laws due to recommendation of unsuitable products to claimant resulting in substantial loss between August 2024 and April 2025.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $1,375,210.00 .

As of 2/21/2026, this claim status is Final.

Claim Date: 8/8/2025

“Breach of Fiduciary duty, Negligence, negligent misrepresentation and omissions, breach of contract, violation of the Washington State Securities Act RCW 21.20.010, Violation of the WA Consumer Protection Act RCW 19.86 et seq.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $2,000,000.00 .

As of 2/21/2026, this claim status is Final.

Claim Date: 7/22/2025

“The Claimants allege Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Negligence.”

This claim, as of this posting, is currently Pending with a claim amount of $15,000,000.00 .

As of 2/21/2026, this claim status is Final.

See more information on FINRA’s BrokerCheck site for Robert Val Lybbert.

Did you have an investment issue with Robert Val Lybbert?

If you had a negative experience or issue with Robert Val Lybbert and EDWARD JONES from ISSAQUAH, WA, the Securities Lawyers at Halling & Cayo, S.C. may be able to help you. Brokerage firms have a duty to supervise all registered representatives, such as Robert Val Lybbert, and ensure that they follow all securities rules and regulations and internal policies. Liability for the losses sustained by its customers extends to the Brokerage Firm that the broker was registered with at the time of the breach of his/her standard of care. (We explain in more detail in our video, Do you dare sue your broker?.)

Recovery can often depend on finding a lawyer that “specializes in securities complaints” as the SEC reminds investors. (See more information in our video, How to file a complaint against a Financial Advisor.) If you are a former customer of Robert Val Lybbert and EDWARD JONES and have incurred investment losses, please contact the Securities Lawyers. You may be entitled to financial compensation, and we work on a contingency basis, meaning we only get paid if we 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 act quickly and 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 .


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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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