Former Janney Montgomery Scott Stockbroker John Joseph Cahill Barred for Misconduct

John Joseph Cahill of  Mahwah, New Jersey submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in which he allegedly refused to appear and provide on-the-record testimony, documents and information requested regarding an investigation in violation of FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010. In October 2013, John Joseph Cahill joined Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (“Janney”) as a General Securities Representative. According to the FINRA findings, the Firm reported Cahill’s termination for failing to report his fiduciary relationship with a former client in a Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration. The FINRA findings stated that following his termination, FINRA’s department of Enforcement commenced an investigation regarding certain allegations that he served as power-of-attorney and commingled and/or converted funds for a customer while associated with Janney. In addition, Cahill acknowledged and stated that he received the request and would not provide the documents and information or appear and provide testimony at any time.

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