Olive Branch, Mississippi FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Darrell Anthony Smith Jr. of Olive Branch, Mississippi 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 and 2010. In June 2017, Darrell Anthony Smith Jr. joined Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC while registered as an investment company and variable contracts products representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he had resigned after receiving allegations that he initiated unauthorized transactions. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Smith to appear for an on-the-record testimony regarding the alleged misconduct. The findings state that Smith responded to FINRA by email, stating that he received, acknowledged, and refused to appear for an on-the-record testimony at any given time. Although Darrell Anthony Smith Jr. is no longer associated with any FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210 states that FINRA staff may require persons subject to its jurisdiction  to “testify at a location specified by FINRA staff, under oath or affirmation with  respect to any matter involved in [an] investigation” authorized by the FINRA By-Laws or rules. Rule 8210(c) further states that “no person shall fail to provide testimony pursuant to this Rule.” A violation of Rule 8210 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010, which provides that associated persons, in the conduct of their business, shall observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Unfortunately, Darrell Anthony Smith Jr.  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 Olive Branch, Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

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Amarillo, Texas FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Byron Pat Treat of Amarillo, Texas was barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he failed to comply with FINRA Rule 8210 and 2010. In 1989, Byron Pat Treat joined Great Nation Investment Corporation while registered as a General Securities Representative and a General Securities Principal. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Treat to produce documents and information in connection with their investigation into whether Treat reasonably supervised the sale of illiquid investments. The findings state that Treat responded during a phone call with FINRA on February 9, 2021, stating that he received, acknowledged, and refused to provide any of the requested documents and information. Byron Pat Treat is subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction because he is currently associated with and registered through a FINRA member firm. 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, Byron Pat Treat 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 Amarillo, Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

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Plano, Illinois FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Bradley Allen Goodbred of Plano, Illinois 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 and 2010. In 2009, Bradley Allen Goodbred joined LPL Financial LLC while registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he had been terminated for allegedly violating firm policies. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Goodbred for documents and information in connection with their investigation into whether he failed to disclose and obtain firm approval to act as power of attorney for a customer. The findings state that Goodbred responded to FINRA during a phone call, stating that he allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide the requested documents and information. Although Bradley Allen Goodbred 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, Bradley Allen Goodbred 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 Plano, Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

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Jacksonville, Florida FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Autumn Jordan of Jacksonville, Florida 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. In April 2019, Autumn Jordan joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. in an unregistered capacity. The firm later filed an amended Form NRF (Non-Registered Fingerprint) stating that Jordan had been terminated due to alleged misconduct. According to the findings, FINRA sent Jordan a request to provide documents and information in connection with their investigation regarding her termination. The findings state that Jordan responded to FINRA through email, stating that she allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide any of the documents and information requested. Although Autumn Jordan 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, Autumn Jordan 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Florida 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 Florida citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

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Brooklyn, New York FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Alexander William Schifter of Brooklyn, New York 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 and 2010. In March 2020, Alexander William Schifter joined Pharus Securities, LLC while registered as an Investment Banking Representative (IB). The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that he had been terminated for violating the policies. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Schifter in connection with their investigation into whether Schifter improperly accessed the confidential information of a previous bank employer. The findings state that Schifters counsel responded to FINRA, stating that he allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide any of the documents and information requested. Although Alexander William Schifter 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, Alexander William Schifter 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 Brooklyn, New York 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 New York 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 New York citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

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Danube, Minnesota Securities Account Forgery Lawyer

Did Teresa Lynn Holwerda Cause You Investment Losses? Teresa Lynn Holwerda of Danube, Minnesota submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in which she was fined $5,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member in all capacities for a period of two months. The sanctions were based on findings that she allegedly forged the signature of a customer in violation of FINRA Rule 2010. The suspension was in effect from January 19, 2021, through March 18, 2021. In June 1998, Teresa Lynn Holwerda joined State Farm VP Management Corp. and became registered as an Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that she had been terminated due to his alleged misconduct. According to FINRA’s findings, Holwerda allegedly failed to follow company guidelines regarding the Life Insurance process by forging a customer’s signature. The findings state that the customer requested that his life insurance policy be cancelled due to his divorce, however, Holwerda understood the request as meaning he just wanted to be removed from the policy, so she forged his signature for a change of ownership and submitted it to the firms affiliated life insurance company. In addition to the findings, the customer then complained to the insurance company once he became aware of the forgery. Although Teresa Lynn Holwerda is not currently registered or associated with any FINRA member firm, she remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 2010 requires associated persons to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade” in the conduct of their business. FINRA Rule 2010 encompasses all unethical, business-related conduct, even if that conduct does not involve a security or a securities transaction. Forgery is a violation of FINRA Rule 2010. Do You Need a Minnesota Securities Account Forgery Attorney? Are you a Danube, Minnesota investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts?  Did your Danube, Minnesota stockbroker or investment advisor forge your signature or alter information on account opening documents about your investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial condition to make unsuitable recommendations 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 forgery 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 Securities Account Forgery Lawyers Serving Danube, Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail.

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Plainview, New York Securities Account Churning Attorney

Did Steven Luftschein Cause You Investment Losses? An Office of Hearing Officers decision became final in which Steven Robert Luftschein of Plainview, New York was barred from association from any FINRA member in all capacities. The sanction was based on findings that Luftschein allegedly churned and excessively traded in three customers’ accounts in violation of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) and Rule 10b-5 thereunder, and also FINRA Rules 2111, 2020 and 2010. From June 2013 through early October 2016, Steven Robert Luftschein was registered with Aegis Capital Corp. as a General Securities Representative. According to FINRA’s findings, Luftschein executed approximately 430 trades in three firm customers’ accounts resulting in high annualized turnover rates ranging from 12.5 to 96.3 and annualized cost-to-equity ratios ranging from 35.6% to 123.8%. The findings state that Luftschein did not have a reasonable basis to believe that his excessive trading was suitable and caused more than $261,000 in combined losses and approximately $136,200 in sales and commissions. The findings further state that Luftschein allegedly failed to seek or obtain approval from the customers or his firm before trading in the accounts. Although Steven Robert Luftschein is no longer registered or associated with a FINRA member, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need a Plainview, New York Securities Account Churning Attorney? Section 10(b) of the Exchange Act, Rule l0b-5, and FINRA Rule 2020 are anti-fraud rules. They prohibit associated persons from using manipulative, deceptive or other fraudulent devices or contrivances in connection with the purchase or sale of any security (Rule 10b-5) or to induce the purchase or sale of any security (FINRA Rule 2020). FINRA Rule 2111 requires, among other things, an associated person “who has actual or de facto control over a customer account 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. A violation of FINRA Rule 2111 also constitutes a violation of FINRA Rule 2010. Are you a Plainview, New York investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts?  Did your Plainview, 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 Attorneys Serving Plainview, 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.

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Chesterland, Ohio FINRA Securities Arbitration Lawyer

Did Robert Leslie Mandau Cause You Investment Losses? Robert Leslie Mandau of Chesterland, Ohio 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 an outside business activity in violation of FINRA Rules 3270 and 2010. The suspension was in effect from January 19, 2021, through April 18, 2021. In 2002, Robert Leslie Mandau joined Thrivent while registered as an Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative and a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing Mandau’s voluntary termination due to alleged misconduct. According to FINRA’s findings, Mandau allegedly violated his firms policies when he engaged in an outside business activity by preparing annual tax returns for friends, family, and customers without providing notice to his firm. The findings state that Mandau was aware of the firms written supervisory procedures and received approximately $4,550 in compensation for his services. The findings further state that Mandau falsely attested on five of Thrivent’s annual certifications regarding his outside business activity. Although Robert Leslie Mandau is not currently registered or associated with a FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need an Ohio FINRA Securities Arbitration Attorney? FINRA Rule 3270 prohibits registered persons from being an “employee, independent contractor, sole proprietor, officer, director or partner of another person, or being compensated, or having the reasonable expectation of compensation, from any other person as a result of any business activity outside the scope of the relationship with his or her member firm, unless he or she has provided prior written notice to the member, in such form as specified by the member. Are you a Chesterland, Ohio investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts?  Did your Ohio 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 Attorneys Serving Chesterland, Ohio 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 Ohio, 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 Ohio citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail. 

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Lafayette, Louisiana Private Placement Investment Dispute Attorney

Did Paul Andrew Schmitz Cause You Investment Losses? Paul Andrew Schmitz of Lafayette, Louisiana submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority in which he was fined $15,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member in all capacities for one month. The sanctions were based on findings that he participated in a private securities transaction without approval in violation of FINRA Rules 3280 and 2010. The suspension was in effect from February 1, 2021, through February 28, 2021. In April 2005, Paul Andrew Schmitz joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC where he was registered as a General Securities Representative and a General Securities Sales Supervisor. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that Schmitz had been terminated due to alleged misconduct. According to FINRA findings, Schmitz invested $70,614 to purchase interests in a private placement involving life insurance viatical settlements, which entitled himself and other investors to split the death benefits of certain, pre-selected life insurance policies. The findings state that the transaction occurred outside the scope of his employment with Wells Fargo as Schmitz did not seek approval or provide the firm with written notice. Do You Need a Louisiana Private Placement Investment Dispute Attorney? FINRA Rule 3280 prohibits an associated person from “participating in any manner in a private securities transaction,” unless, prior to participating in the transaction, the associated person provides written notice to the member with which he is associated describing in detail the proposed transaction and the person’s proposed role therein.” Under FINRA Rule 3280(e), the term “private securities transaction” means “any securities transaction outside the regular course or scope of an associated person’s employment with a member.” A violation of FINRA Rule 3280 also constitutes 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. Are you a Lafayette, Louisiana 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 an investment in a Private Placement or make an unsuitable recommendation that you invest in a Private Placement like GPB Capital Holdings or EquiAlt or otherwise mismanage your investment account? If so, you will need to have representation by an experienced, highly rated and nationally recognized FINRA securities arbitration law attorney—an attorney who understands these highly complex and risky Private Placement investments. You need an experienced lawyer who knows FINRA rules and procedures inside and out and how to handle these FINRA arbitration cases and other complex legal issues.  Free Initial Consultation With Experienced Private Placement Investment Attorneys Serving Lafayette, Louisiana 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 Louisiana, 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 Louisiana citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail. 

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Atlanta, Georgia FINRA Securities Arbitration Lawyer

Did John Frederick Griner Cause You Investment Losses? John Frederick Griner of Atlanta, Georgia 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 15 days. The sanctions were based on findings that he allegedly exercised discretionary trading in violation of NASD Rule 2510(b) and FINRA Rules 3260(b) and 2010. The suspension was in effect from February 1, 2021, through February 22, 2021. In March 2011, John Frederick Griner joined Morgan Stanley while registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5), disclosing that Griner resigned while under internal review. According to the FINRA findings, Griner effected multiple trades in four customers’ accounts without first speaking with the customers or seeking approval from Morgan Stanley. The findings state that although the customers were aware that Griner was exercising discretion in their accounts, he did not have prior authorization from the customers or Morgan Stanley to do so. Do You Need a Georgia FINRA Securities Arbitration Attorney? NASD Rule 2510(b) and FINRA Rule 3260(b) prohibit registered representatives from exercising any discretionary power in a customer’s account unless such customer has given prior written authorization to a stated individual or individuals and the account has been accepted as discretionary by the member firm, as evidenced in writing by the member. Violations of NASD Rule 2510(b) and FINRA Rule 3260(b) also constitute violations of FINRA Rule 2010, which requires an associated person to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Are you an Atlanta, Georgia investor who has suffered significant losses in your stock brokerage and investment accounts?  Did your Georgia 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 Atlanta, Georgia 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 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. 

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