Craig Bonn: Harley Capital Advisor Faces $500K Complaint

Westport, Connecticut financial advisor Craig Bonn (CRD# 2280460) allegedly committed sales practice violations, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is a broker registered with The Harley Capital, having previously been registered with National Securities Corporation.

Mr. Bonn’s BrokerCheck report discloses one investor complaint. Filed in December 2023, it alleges that as a representative of Laidlaw & Company, recommended “private placements laden with conflicts of interest and undisclosed fees and trading strategies designed to generate excessive commissions.” The pending complaint alleges damages of $500,000.

The Harley Capital’s website includes a profile of Mr. Bonn that describes his background and experience as one of the firm’s founders and managing partners. “He has vast experience in the financial services industry,” it explains. “He started his career almost 30 years ago at Lehmann Brothers. After years in the industry, he decided to form his own broker dealer to be able to provide more transparency and unique opportunities to his clients.” Elsewhere, the firm describes its mission to serve its customers. “Our mission is to develop and maintain lifelong and important relationships with our clients, colleagues, and employees,” it states. “We wish to help our clients grow their wealth and have a positive experience in doing so.”

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Craig Bonn holds 31 years of securities industry experience. Based in Westport, Connecticut, he has been registered as a broker with The Harley Capital since 2021. His past registrations include National Securities Corporation (Westport, Connecticut; 2016-2021), Laidlaw & Company (New York, New York; 2004-2016), Sands Brokers & Company (New York, New York; 1994-2004), Painewebber (Weehawken, New Jersey; 1993-1994), and Lehman Brothers (New York, New York; 1993). His credentials include the passage of four securities industry qualifying exams: the General Securities Principal Examination, or Series 24; the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; and the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE: and the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63. He holds 40 state licenses. (Information current as of June 9, 2024.)

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