LaSalle Securities Representative Suspended for Unapproved Transaction

Jeffrey Kerr of New Milford, Pennsylvania submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) to the Department of Enforcement of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for allegedly participating in private securities transactions without his member firms approval. Kerr first became registered in the securities industry as a general securities representative (GSR) in 1996. In 2001, Kerr became a GSR at LaSalle St. Securities, LLC (LLS) and has remained there since. Without admitting or denying the FINRA finding for the sole purpose of the proceeding, Kerr agreed to the sanctions for which he allegedly participated in private securities transactions without providing prior notice to LLS.

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