Los Angeles, CA – November 22, 2025 – Chetan Patil of Patil Law, P.C., a securities fraud attorney, is investigating Troy Lee Robertson (CRD# 6831574), a financial advisor registered with Emerson Equity LLC and Copley Financial Group, Inc. According to FINRA records, Robertson faces two pending customer complaints filed in September 2025, both involving real estate securities and alleging combined damages exceeding $788,000.
The first FINRA arbitration claim was filed on September 17, 2025 (Case No. 25-01950) alleging breach of contract and warranties, promissory estoppel, violation of consumer protection and deceptive trade practices acts, violation of securities statutes, breach of fiduciary duty, claims under common law, vicarious liability, and violation of Regulation Best Interest. The complaint alleges the conduct occurred while Robertson was employed by Emerson Equity LLC. The product type involved is listed as a “Real Estate Security.” The claimant is seeking an award between $100,000 and $500,000, including direct and consequential damages, statutory and punitive damages, interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees.
A second FINRA arbitration claim was filed on September 16, 2025 (Case No. 25-01936) alleging wrongful conduct, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of written contract, misrepresentation and omission, and violation of state and federal securities laws, FINRA rules of fair practice, and Kansas Law. This complaint also involves a real estate security and occurred while Robertson was employed by Emerson Equity LLC. The claimant is requesting general and compensatory damages of at least $688,536.32, plus lost opportunity costs, rescission of unsuitable investments, punitive damages, interest, attorneys’ fees and costs, and other relief deemed just and appropriate.
Real estate securities, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), private placements, and other real estate-backed investments, can carry significant risks including illiquidity, lack of transparency, and vulnerability to market downturns. FINRA Rule 2111 requires that brokers have a reasonable basis to believe that a recommended investment is suitable for the customer based on the customer’s investment profile, including the customer’s age, other investments, financial situation and needs, tax status, investment objectives, investment experience, investment time horizon, liquidity needs, risk tolerance, and any other information the customer discloses.
Additionally, Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2019, requires broker-dealers and their associated persons to act in the best interest of retail customers when making investment recommendations. Under Reg BI’s care obligation, financial advisors must exercise reasonable diligence, care, and skill when making recommendations and have a reasonable basis to believe that the recommendation is in the best interest of a particular retail customer.
According to FINRA records, Troy Lee Robertson has 8 years of experience in the securities industry. Currently based in San Diego, California, he has been registered with Emerson Equity LLC as a broker since April 2024 and with Copley Financial Group, Inc. as an investment adviser representative since July 2017. Robertson has passed four securities industry qualifying examinations: the General Securities Representative Examination (Series 7TO), the Securities Industry Essentials Examination (SIE), the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (Series 63), and the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination (Series 65). He is licensed in 3 states: California, Indiana, and South Dakota.
In addition to his securities registrations, Robertson is also affiliated with Heritage Tax & Insurance, Inc. as an insurance producer and estate planning attorney, and with Senior American Funding, Inc. as a reverse mortgage loan originator. These multiple business affiliations may create potential conflicts of interest that investors should be aware of when evaluating investment recommendations.
Patil Law, P.C. is currently investigating claims on behalf of investors who suffered losses related to alleged unsuitable real estate securities recommendations, misrepresentation, or violations of Regulation Best Interest by Troy Robertson. Our firm has over 15 years of experience representing investors in FINRA arbitration and securities litigation, with more than $25 million recovered for clients across 1,000+ cases.
We provide a free, confidential consultation to review your potential claim. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we successfully recover money for you. We represent individual investors and families nationwide.
If you invested with Troy Robertson at Emerson Equity LLC or Copley Financial Group and suffered losses related to real estate securities or other investments, you may be entitled to compensation. However, time is limited—FINRA arbitration claims generally must be filed within six years of the incident.
Contact Patil Law, P.C. today at 800-950-6553 or email info@patillaw.com for a free case evaluation. Don’t let time run out on your right to recover your losses.
The information in this post is based on FINRA BrokerCheck records and public filings. Allegations described are pending and unproven and may be contested. All investors are entitled to fair treatment under securities laws. This is attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
