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Stanley, North Carolina Lawyer Who Sues Stockbrokers For Selling Away (Selling Unauthorized Investments)

Did Gary Wayne Hammond Cause You Investment Losses? Gary Wayne Hammond of Stanley, North Carolina submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in which he was barred from association with any FINRA member in all capacities. The sanction was based on findings that he allegedly participated in private securities transactions in violation of FINRA Rules 3280 and 2010. In March 2017, Gary Wayne Hammond joined MML Investors Services, LLC while registered as a General Securities Representative and General Securities Sales Supervisor. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he had been terminated due to alleged misconduct. According to FINRA’s findings, Hammond allegedly participated in at least 14 private securities transactions totaling $1,638,000. The findings state that the transactions involved investments in limited liability companies controlled by his half-brother and Hammond participated in the transactions by referring each customer, attending all the meetings regarding the investments, and collecting compensation of six percent per referral. In addition to the findings, Hammond falsely attested on his firm’s annual compliance questionnaires stating that he had not participated in private securities transactions or received referral fees away from his firm. Although Gary Wayne Hammond is not currently registered or associated with a FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need a North Carolina Attorney for Stockbroker Selling Away? FINRA Rule 3280 requires that prior to “participating in any manner” in a private securities transaction, a person associated with a member firm shall provide written notice to his or her firm “describing in detail the proposed transaction and the person’s proposed role therein.” FINRA Rule 3280 defines a private securities transaction as “any securities transaction outside the regular course or scope of an associated person’s employment with a member.” A violation of FINRA Rule 3280 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires FINRA members and associated persons to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Did your Stanley, North Carolina stockbroker or investment advisor recommend an investment that turned out to be an investment that was never reviewed or approved by their stockbrokerage firm employer? The stockbrokers who stoop to that level are usually insolvent or uncollectible. And so, the investor’s only recourse is against the brokerage firm employer. But stockbrokerage firms always claim ignorance of the stockbroker’s activities and deny liability for the sale of unauthorized investments which they call Selling Away as if that was an absolute defense. Not so! You will definitely need an experienced attorney who knows the securities laws and how to hold the stockbrokerage firm responsible for their employees Selling Away under legal principles of actual authority, apparent authority, estoppel and failure to supervise. If your attorney knows where to look he/she can often find Red Flags of the alleged unauthorized sales that the firm did not look for, missed, or saw and just ignored. Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Selling Away Lawyers Representing Stanley, North Carolina Residents in FINRA Arbitrations At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout North Carolina, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes serving North Carolina citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jun 9, 2021

Staten Island, New York Securities Account Churning Lawyer

Did Christian Frank Lucchetto Cause You Investment Losses? Christian Frank Lucchetto of Staten Island, New York submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in which he was fined $5,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member for a period of three months. The sanctions were based on findings that he allegedly engaged in excessive and unsuitable trading in violation of FINRA Rules 2111 and 2010. The suspension is in effect from February 16, 2021, through May 15, 2021. From July 2016 to September 2019, Christian Frank Lucchetto was registered as a General Securities Representative with First Standard Financial Company LLC. According to the FINRA findings, Lucchetto allegedly engaged in excessive and unsuitable trading in a customer’s accounts. The findings state that while Lucchetto exercised de facto control over the account, his trading generated high cost-to-equity ratios of more than 71 percent and a turnover rate of 19.42. In addition to the findings, the customer paid a total of $30,454.86 in commissions and fees while incurring losses totaling $64,402.09. In addition, Lucchetto was ordered to pay $30,454.86, plus interest, in restitution to the customer. Do You Need a New York Securities Account Churning Attorney? FINRA Rule 2111, requires, among other things, an associated person “to have a reasonable basis for believing that a series of recommended transactions, even if suitable when viewed in isolation, are not excessive and unsuitable for the customer when taken together” in light of the customer’s investment profile. Excessive trading occurs, and is unsuitable, when a registered representative has actual or de facto control over trading in a customer’s account and the level of activity in that account is inconsistent with the customer’s investment needs and objectives. A violation of FINRA Rule 2111 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires associated persons to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Are you a Staten Island, New York investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your New York stockbroker or investment advisor excessively trade or churn or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration securities churning law attorney—an attorney who knows FINRA rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases as well as other complex legal issues. Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Churning Lawyers Serving Staten Island, New York Residents In FINRA Arbitrations At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout New York, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment law disputes serving New York citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jun 7, 2021

Boulder, Colorado FINRA Securities Arbitration Lawyer

Did Arthur Obermeier Cause You Investment Losses? Arthur Obermeier of Boulder, Colorado submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in which he was assessed a fine of $5,000, suspended from association with any FINRA member in all capacities for a period of 60 days. The sanctions were based on findings that Obermeier allegedly engaged in unauthorized trading in violation of FINRA Rule 2010. The suspension was in effect from January 19, 2021, through March 19, 2021. In June 2002, Arthur Obermeier joined LPL Financial LLC while registered as a General Securities Representative and Registered Options Principal. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he had been terminated due to his alleged unauthorized trading. According to FINRA’s findings, Obermeier allegedly executed six trades in two customers’ accounts of approximately $798,000. The findings state that Obermeier had not discussed or obtained approval from the customers or his firm before placing the trades in the accounts. Although Arthur Obermeier is not currently associated with a FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need a Colorado FINRA Securities Arbitration Attorney? FINRA Rule 2010 requires associated persons to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Unauthorized trading, which occurs when a registered representative executes trades in a customer’s account without first obtaining the customer’s authorization or consent, violates FINRA Rule 2010. Are you a Boulder, Colorado investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Colorado stockbroker or investment advisor misrepresent facts, fail to disclose facts making the statements made false and misleading, recommend unsuitable investments or strategies, excessively trade or churn, mismanage your investment account or engage in other kinds of stockbroker misconduct? If so, you need representation by an experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA securities arbitration attorney—a lawyer who knows FINRA rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases as well as other complex legal issues. Free Initial Consultation With Experienced FINRA Securities Arbitration Lawyers Serving Boulder, Colorado Residents In FINRA Arbitration Proceedings At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Colorado, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment law disputes serving Colorado citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jun 5, 2021

Livingston, New Jersey Securities Account Churning Attorney

Did Anthony Tricarico Cause You Investment Losses? Anthony Tricarico of Livingston, New Jersey submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in which he was fined $5,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member for a period of six months. The sanctions were based on findings that he allegedly engaged in excessive and unsuitable trading in violation of FINRA Rules 2111 and 2010. The suspension is in effect from February 1, 2021, through July 31, 2021. In March 2010, Anthony Tricarico joined Aegis Capital Corp. while registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing Tricarico’s voluntary termination. According to FINRA’s findings, Tricarico allegedly engaged in excessive and unsuitable trading in three firm customers’ accounts. The findings state that while Tricario exercised de facto control over the accounts, his trading generated high cost-to-equity ratios and turnover rates. In addition to the findings, the customers paid a total of $44,733 in commissions and fees while incurring losses totaling $39,848. Although Anthony Tricarico is no longer registered through or associated with a FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need a New Jersey Securities Account Churning Attorney? FINRA Rule 2111, requires, among other things, an associated person “to have a reasonable basis for believing that a series of recommended transactions, even if suitable when viewed in isolation, are not excessive and unsuitable for the customer when taken together” in light of the customer’s investment profile. Excessive trading occurs, and is unsuitable, when a registered representative has actual or de facto control over trading in a customer’s account and the level of activity in that account is inconsistent with the customer’s investment needs and objectives. A violation of FINRA Rule 2111 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires associated persons to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Are you a Livingston, New Jersey investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your New Jersey stockbroker or investment advisor excessively trade or churn or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly-rated and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration securities churning law attorney—an attorney who knows FINRA rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases as well as other complex legal issues. Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Securities Churning Attorneys Serving Livingston, New Jersey Residents In FINRA Arbitrations At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout New Jersey, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment law disputes serving New Jersey citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via email.

Jun 3, 2021

Hebron, Kentucky Mutual Fund Investment Dispute Lawyer

Did Angel Wynette Bardeche Cause You Investment Losses? Angel Wynette Bardeche of Hebron, Kentucky submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in which she was fined $10,000, ordered to pay $5,000 in disgorgement and suspended from association with any FINRA member for a period of nine months. The sanctions were based on findings that Bardeche allegedly made unsuitable recommendations and exercised discretionary trading in violation of NASD Rule 2510(b) and FINRA Rules 2111(a) and 2010. The suspension is in effect from January 19, 2021, through October 18, 2021. In August 2012, Angel Wynette Bardeche joined Ameriprise Financial Services. Inc. and became registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that Bardeche had been terminated due to firm policy violations. According to FINRA’s findings, Bardeche allegedly engaged in an unsuitable strategy on 112 separate occasions when she recommended to 32 customers that they enter into unsuitable switching transactions that often-included short-term liquidations without having a reasonable basis to believe they were suitable. FINRA’s findings state that due to the unsuitable recommendations, the customers paid a total of $450,000 in sales charges. The findings further allege that Bardeche also exercised discretion by executing 109 transactions in eight customer accounts without prior authorization from the customers or her member firm. Although Angel Wynette Bardeche is no longer registered or associated with a FINRA member, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 2111(a) requires that an associated person have a “reasonable basis to believe that a recommended transaction or investment strategy involving a security or securities is suitable for the customer(.)” A violation of FINRA Rule 2111 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which provides that a registered representative “shall observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Do You Need a Kentucky Mutual Fund Investment Dispute Attorney? Are you a Hebron, Kentucky investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your [State] stockbroker or investment advisor misrepresent or mislead you about a Mutual Fund investment or make an unsuitable recommendation that you invest in a Mutual Fund or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly rated, and nationally recognized FINRA securities arbitration law attorney—an attorney who understands Mutual Fund investments and stockbroker abuses such as when they are making unsuitable investments in Class A, B, or C shares of other classes of mutual funds to increase their commissions, missing breakpoints to generate higher commissions, switching of mutual funds that are intended long term investments outside of a mutual fund family to generate more commissions for them. Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Mutual Fund Investment Lawyers Serving Hebron, Kentucky Residents In FINRA Arbitration Proceedings At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Kentucky, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes serving Kentucky citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

Jun 1, 2021

Alpharetta, Georgia FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Tyler Dean Delahunt of Alpharetta, Georgia was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he failed to comply with FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010. On October 27, 2016, Tyler Dean Delahunt joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. while registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he had been terminated due to his alleged misconduct. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Delahunt for information and documents regarding their investigation into whether he engaged in a private securities transaction and accepted funds from clients without approval from his firm. The findings state that Delahunt responded to FINRA during a conference call, stating that he allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide the requested documents and information. Although Tyler Dean Delahunt is no longer associated with any FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a)(1) states, in relevant part, that FINRA may require a person subject to its jurisdiction “to provide information orally, in writing, or electronically with respect to any matter involved in [a FINRA] investigation [or] examination.” FINRA Rule 8210(c) further states that “no person shall fail to provide information pursuant to this Rule.” A violation of FINRA Rule 8210 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires member firms and their associated persons to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Unfortunately, Tyler Dean Delahunt might have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. It is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise you on how not to make matters worse and resolve the dispute with the least amount of sanctions which could range from censures to fines, suspensions, permanent bars, and/or referrals to federal or state prosecutors. You will need an experienced FINRA defense lawyer who not only has knowledge of FINRA rules and procedures, the securities laws and the appropriate sanction for the alleged misconduct but also has an excellent reputation and credibility with the FINRA attorneys to negotiate the best outcome. Free Initial Consultation With FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney Serving Financial Advisors Throughout Alpharetta, Georgia And Nationwide The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in FINRA securities law matters and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. Attorney Pearce’s FINRA defense skills are highly regarded throughout Georgia and across the nation. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of FINRA disputes serving Georgia citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

May 30, 2021

Fairfield Bay, Arkansas FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Sharon Kay Snow of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because she failed to comply with FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010. From July 1989 until her termination on April 16, 2020, Sharon Kay Snow was registered with Edward Jones in which she served as a senior branch administrator. According to the findings, FINRA sent Snow a request to provide documents and information in connection with their investigation as to why Edward Jones terminated her employment. The findings state that Snow initially cooperated with the investigation then ceased in doing so when she responded to FINRA during a phone call, stating that she allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide the requested information. Although Sharon Kay Snow is no longer associated with any FINRA member firm, she remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a)(1) states, in relevant part, that FINRA staff shall have the right to “require a member, person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to provide information orally, in writing, or electronically…with respect to any matter involved in the investigation, complaint, examination, or proceeding.” A failure to comply with a request for documents and information issued pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210 is a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires associated persons to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Unfortunately, Sharon Kay Snow might have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. It is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise you on how not to make matters worse and resolve the dispute with the least amount of sanctions which could range from censures to fines, suspensions, permanent bars, and/or referrals to federal or state prosecutors. You will need an experienced FINRA defense lawyer who not only has knowledge of FINRA rules and procedures, the securities laws and the appropriate sanction for the alleged misconduct but also has an excellent reputation and credibility with the FINRA attorneys to negotiate the best outcome. Free Initial Consultation With FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney Serving Financial Advisors Throughout Fairfield Bay, Arkansas And Nationwide The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in FINRA securities law matters and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. Attorney Pearce’s FINRA defense skills are highly regarded throughout Arkansas and across the nation. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of FINRA disputes serving Arkansas citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

May 28, 2021

Los Angeles, California FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Ryan Raskin of Los Angeles, California was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he failed to comply with FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010. In May 2016, Ryan Raskin joined Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. while registered as a General Securities Representative and a General Securities Sales Supervisor. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that Raskin had been terminated due to alleged misconduct. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Raskin for information and documents in connection with their investigation regarding his involvement in inconsistent business practices and inappropriate recommendations. The findings state that Raskin responded to FINRA through email on two separate occasions, stating that he allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide the requested information. Although Ryan Raskin is no longer associated with any FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a)(1) states, in relevant part, that FINRA staff shall have the right to “require a member, person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to provide information orally, in writing, or electronically…with respect to any matter involved in the investigation, complaint, examination, or proceeding.” A failure to comply with a request for documents and information issued pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210 is a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires associated persons to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Unfortunately, Ryan Raskin might have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. It is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise you on how not to make matters worse and resolve the dispute with the least amount of sanctions which could range from censures to fines, suspensions, permanent bars, and/or referrals to federal or state prosecutors. You will need an experienced FINRA defense lawyer who not only has knowledge of FINRA rules and procedures, the securities laws and the appropriate sanction for the alleged misconduct but also has an excellent reputation and credibility with the FINRA attorneys to negotiate the best outcome. Free Initial Consultation With FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney Serving Financial Advisors Throughout Los Angeles, California And Nationwide The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in FINRA securities law matters and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. Attorney Pearce’s FINRA defense skills are highly regarded throughout California and across the nation. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of FINRA disputes serving California citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

May 26, 2021

Stone Mountain, Georgia Securities Account Theft Attorney

Did Jonathan H. Dudley Cause You Investment Losses? Jonathan H. Dudley of Stone Mountain, Georgia submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in which he was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he failed to comply with FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010. In April 2018, Jonathan H. Dudley joined Centaurus and became registered as an Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he was permitted to resign due to alleged misconduct. According to the findings, FINRA began an investigation and sent a request to Dudley for information and documents or to appear for an on-the-record testimony regarding allegations from a former customer. The findings state that Dudley allegedly converted funds from a customer to use for an outside business venture he had not disclosed to his firm. The findings further state that Dudley responded to FINRA through email stating that he received, acknowledged, and refused to provide the requested documents and information or to appear for an on-the-record testimony. Although Jonathan H. Dudley is no longer associated with any FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need a Securities Account Theft Attorney? A failure to comply with a request for documents and information issued pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210 is a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires associated persons to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Rule 8210 requires persons subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to provide information to FINRA upon request. Rule 8210(a)(1) authorizes FINRA, in the course of an investigation, to require persons subject to its jurisdiction to “provide information orally, in writing, or electronically and to testify at a location specified by FINRA staff, under oath or affirmation administered by a court reporter or a notary public if requested, with respect to any matter involved in the investigation.” Rule 8210(a)(2) authorizes FINRA to “inspect and copy the books, records, and accounts” of persons subject to its jurisdiction “with respect to any matter involved in the investigation that is in such person’s possession, custody, or control.” Rule 8210(c) provides that “[n]o member or person shall fail to provide information or testimony or to permit an inspection and copying of books, records, or accounts pursuant to this Rule.” Are you a Stone Mountain, Georgia investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts? Did your Georgia stockbroker or investment advisor transfer assets without your authority to the stockbroker or another party, steal, or otherwise commit theft in your investment account? If so, you will need to have representation from an experienced, highly rated, and nationally recognized FINRA arbitration securities law attorney—an attorney who knows FINRA rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA arbitration forgery cases and other complex legal issues. Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Attorneys Handling Securities Account Theft Cases Serving Stone Mountain, Georgia Residents in FINRA Arbitrations At The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. we represent investors in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes in FINRA, AAA and JAMS arbitration and mediation proceedings. Attorney Pearce and his staff represent investors throughout Georgia, and across the United States on a CONTINGENCY FEE basis which means you pay nothing – NO FEES-NO COSTS – unless we put money in your pocket after receiving a settlement or FINRA arbitration award. Se habla español For dedicated representation by Attorney Pearce with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of securities, commodities, and investment law disputes serving Georgia citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

May 24, 2021

Sparks, Nevada FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Javelin Mikol San Nicolas of Sparks, Nevada was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he failed to comply with FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010. In December 2016, Javelin Mikol San Nicolas joined Edward Jones while registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he had been terminated due to concerns that a client issued him cashier checks with proceeds from a withdrawal of a firm account. According to the findings, FINRA sent San Nicolas a request to provide documents and information in connection with their investigation regarding his termination. The findings state that San Nicolas responded to FINRA through email, stating that he allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide any of the documents and information requested. Although Javelin Mikol San Nicolas is no longer associated with any FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a)(1) states, in relevant part, that FINRA staff shall have the right to “require a member, person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to provide information orally, in writing, or electronically…with respect to any matter involved in the investigation, complaint, examination, or proceeding.” A failure to comply with a request for documents and information issued pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210 is a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires associated persons to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Unfortunately, Javelin Mikol San Nicolas might have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. It is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise you on how not to make matters worse and resolve the dispute with the least amount of sanctions which could range from censures to fines, suspensions, permanent bars, and/or referrals to federal or state prosecutors. You will need an experienced FINRA defense lawyer who not only has knowledge of FINRA rules and procedures, the securities laws and the appropriate sanction for the alleged misconduct but also has an excellent reputation and credibility with the FINRA attorneys to negotiate the best outcome. Free Initial Consultation With FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney Serving Financial Advisors Throughout Sparks, Nevada And Nationwide The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in FINRA securities law matters and works tirelessly to secure the best possible result for you and your case. Attorney Pearce’s FINRA defense skills are highly regarded throughout Nevada and across the nation. For dedicated representation by an attorney with over 40 years of experience and success in all kinds of FINRA disputes serving Nevada citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

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