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Finra panel: Broker owes former employer $260,000 after allegedly overstating book of business

Donald Lee Watson Jr. allegedly claimed he produced more than $700,000 in revenue when hired last year.

Jeffrey Matthews Financial Group is clawing back $260,000 in damages from a broker it fired last year after he allegedly misrepresented his book of business, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.
Donald Lee Watson Jr. must make the payment to his former employer due to claim

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