FINRA disciplinary action update #42

Disciplinary decisions issued December 8 – 14, 2023.

Former securities representative suspended and fined for allegedly failing to disclose felony charges on Form U4

FINRA By-Laws, Article V, Section 2
FINRA Rule 1122
FINRA Rule 2010

Former securities representative suspended and fined for allegedly exercising discretionary authority without authorization

The affected customers understood that the trading was taking place, but had not provided prior written authorization for the exercise of discretion by the representative.

In addition at least 150 solicited trades were mismarked as unsolicited resulting in inaccurate recordkeeping by the firm.

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 4511

Former securities representative suspended and fined for allegedly backdating supervisory review documents

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 8210

Former securities representative barred for refusing to appear for on-the-record testimony

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 8210

Former associate suspended and barred for allegedly cheating during an exam

During three unscheduled breaks the associate had access to her personal notes and study materials.

FINRA Rule 1210.05
FINRA Rule 2010

Former securities representative charged with allegedly making misrepresentations to investors

The representative also concealed his relationship with the company that he was recommending as an investment opportunity both from the investors as well as from his firm.

He also failed to notify his firm of the fact that he was participating in private securities transactions and provided false information to FINRA about the investment advice and the extent of his involvement with the company in question.

Note that this is a complaint and not an AWC.

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 3270
FINRA Rule 3280
FINRA Rule 8210


Former securities representative barred for allegedly refusing to provide documents and information

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 8210

Unless otherwise noted all respondents accepted and consented to FINRA’s findings without admitting or denying them.