FINRA disciplinary action update 2024/11

Disciplinary decisions issued March 16 – 22, 2024.

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

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 8210

Former securities representative suspended and fined for alleged outside business activity without notice to or authorization from his firm

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 3270

Securities representative suspended and fined for allegedly mismarking solicited order tickets as unsolicited

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 4511

Former securities representative suspended and fined for alleged retail communication content standards shortcomings

Between May 2019 and February 2022 the representative sent numerous emails and LinkedIn messages to potential investors in connection with private placements.

The messages contained misleading, unwarranted, and/or promissory statements. The communications did not explain the risks associated with the offerings and so failed to provide a fair and balanced representation of the investments.

In addition the communications were sent without obtaining approval from the principal of the firm.

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 2210

Former non-registered fingerprint person barred for refusing to appear for on-the-record testimony

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 8210

Products principal suspended and fined for allegedly falsely certifying that he had personally completed the continuing education required to hold an insurance license

Another person had completed 15 hours of insurance continuing education on his behalf.

FINRA Rule 2010

Products representative suspended and fined for allegedly falsely certifying that he had personally completed the continuing education required to hold an insurance license

Another person had completed 15 hours of insurance continuing education on his behalf.

FINRA Rule 2010

Products representative suspended and fined for allegedly falsely certifying that he had personally completed the continuing education required to hold an insurance license

Another person had completed 15 hours of insurance continuing education on his behalf.

FINRA Rule 2010

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

FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 8210

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