Anaheim, California FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer
You may have read that Gautam Arora of Anaheim, California was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he failed to comply with FINRA Rule 8210. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? In 2013, Gautam Arora joined Transamerica Financial Advisors and became registered as an Investment Company and Variable Contracts Product Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he had been terminated due to alleged misconduct. According to the findings, Arora allegedly solicited investors to participate in unapproved investments without approval from his firm. The findings state that FINRA then began an investigation and sent a request for Arora for documents and information. The findings further state that Arora responded to FINRA through email and a phone call, stating that he allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide the requested documents. Although Gautam Arora is no longer associated with a FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a) states, in relevant part, that FINRA has the right to “require a … person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to provide information … in writing, or electronically … with respect to any matter involved in the investigation, complaint, examination or proceeding that is in such … person’s possession, custody or control.” FINRA Rule 8210(c) similarly provides that “[n]o member or 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 associated persons, in the conduct of their business, to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Unfortunately, Gautam Arora 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 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.
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