According to FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure totals used on PlainAdvisorCheck graded firms, Valdes & Moreno, Inc. ranks #1,934 of 20,055 by disclosure count (most disclosures first). Among firms registered in MO, it ranks #14 of 36 on the same disclosure sort used on the state browse page. Valdes & Moreno, Inc. carries 4 BrokerCheck disclosures across 3 branch offices - elevated load for a small firm, earning a Grade B.
Disclosures per office among small firm peers (lower is cleaner)
Valdes & Moreno, Inc. ranks #1,934 of 20,055 by disclosure count among graded broker-dealers; elevated load at 1.33 disclosures per office.Verify on FINRA BrokerCheck →
PlainAdvisorCheck rating 4/5 - an editorial, size-normalized signal, not a regulatory determination. Always verify the underlying record on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging an advisor.
Data updated July 2026
Branch offices
3offices
FINRA: Small firm
Total disclosures
4events
On FINRA BrokerCheck
Regulatory events
2actions
50% of all disclosures
Disclosures per office
1.33per office
4 ÷ 3 offices
Valdes & Moreno, Inc. vs. every disclosing firm
Disclosures per branch office, the size-normalized signal behind the grade (lower is cleaner)
1a cleaner per-office record than 23% of 1,251 disclosing firms
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Source FINRA BrokerCheck · SEC IAPD · 2026
Disclosure Breakdown
Disclosure Type
Count
% of Disclosures
Regulatory Events
2
50.0%
Arbitrations
2
50.0%
Civil Events
0
0.0%
Total
4
100.0%
Counts for Valdes & Moreno, Inc. reflect events reported on FINRA BrokerCheck as of July 2026. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations.
Disclosure category share
Regulatory 2Arbitration 2Civil 0
Firm Details
Firm Size
Small
Scope
ACTIVE
Location
Parkville, MO, 64152
Formed
07/13/1994
State of Formation
Missouri
CRD Number
37560
SEC Number
47810
Elevated disclosures per office
Valdes & Moreno, Inc. in the heavier-disclosure third
Valdes & Moreno, Inc. carries 4 BrokerCheck disclosures across 3 branch offices - a heavier-third raw book among graded firms (#1,934 of 20,055). Mix is 2 regulatory, 2 arbitration, and 0 civil (50% regulator share).
Educational summary of Valdes & Moreno, Inc.'s disclosure book - not financial advice. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations; consult a licensed advisor before decisions.
Missouri cohort · 0.12× state average
Valdes & Moreno, Inc. sits below the Missouri disclosure average
Valdes & Moreno, Inc. reports 4 BrokerCheck disclosures, 0.12× the Missouri average of 34.3, lighter than most of the 36 graded firms filed there.
In Missouri, 9 firms carry Grade A and 0 carry Grade F on the same size-normalized scale.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck & SEC IAPD Public Disclosure Data
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Valdes & Moreno, Inc. sit among graded broker-dealers by disclosure count?
According to FINRA BrokerCheck disclosure totals used on PlainAdvisorCheck graded firms, Valdes & Moreno, Inc. ranks #1,934 of 20,055 by disclosure count (most disclosures first). Among firms registered in MO, it ranks #14 of 36 on the same disclosure sort used on the state browse page. Ordinals match the disclosure-first sort documented on our methodology corpus-placement section. A high disclosure rank is not automatically a finding of wrongdoing; larger firms accumulate more reported events. Always review the underlying FINRA BrokerCheck detail before engaging.
What does a grade of B mean for Valdes & Moreno, Inc.?
A grade of B reflects Valdes & Moreno, Inc.'s disclosure intensity, its weighted disclosure load per branch office, ranked against other firms of a similar size (small firm). It carries 4 total disclosures across 3 branch offices. Review the specific disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging.
How many FINRA disclosures does Valdes & Moreno, Inc. have?
Valdes & Moreno, Inc. has 4 total FINRA disclosures, including 2 regulatory events, 2 arbitrations. Disclosures reflect reported events on FINRA BrokerCheck and do not necessarily indicate proven violations.
How big is Valdes & Moreno, Inc.?
Valdes & Moreno, Inc. operates 3 branch offices and is classified by FINRA as a small firm, registered in MO (Small firm). FINRA BrokerCheck publishes branch-office counts but not a firmwide registered-representative headcount, so PlainAdvisorCheck measures firm size by branch footprint.
Where can I verify Valdes & Moreno, Inc.'s disciplinary record?
You can verify Valdes & Moreno, Inc.'s full disciplinary history on FINRA BrokerCheck at brokercheck.finra.org using CRD number 37560. BrokerCheck provides detailed information about individual registered representatives, complaints, and regulatory actions.
What is a FINRA disclosure?
A FINRA disclosure is a reported event on BrokerCheck. For Valdes & Moreno, Inc., the 1.33 per-office intensity is the size-normalized signal behind Grade B.
Should I avoid Valdes & Moreno, Inc. because of its disclosures?
Not necessarily. Larger firms accumulate more disclosures simply because they operate more offices, so PlainAdvisorCheck grades each firm against same-size peers rather than on raw counts. Valdes & Moreno, Inc. carries 4 disclosures across 3 branch offices (about 1.33 per office). Review the nature of individual disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before making a decision.