FINRA 8210 Lawyer - Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce

Mar 5, 2021

Asbury Park, New Jersey FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

You may have read that Mamoun Chater of Asbury Park, New Jersey 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. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? In September 2019, Mamoun Chater joined Merrill Lynch and was registered as General Securities Representative and as an Investment Company and Variable Contracts Products Representative. Merrill Lynch later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5) in February 2020, disclosing Chater’s termination for allegedly failing registration requirements. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Chater to produce documents and information in connection with their investigation regarding the termination. The findings stated that Chater responded to FINRA in an email stating that he had received the request but refused to provide the documents or information at any time. Although Mamoun Chater is no longer registered or associated with a 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 and to testify at a location specified by FINRA staff with respect to any matter involved in [a FINRA] investigation [or] examination.” FINRA Rule 8210(c) further states that “[n]o person shall fail to provide information or testimony pursuant to this Rule.” A violation of FINRA Rule 8210 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010. Unfortunately, Mamoun Chatermight 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 Asbury Park, New Jersey 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 FINRAdefense skills are highly regarded throughout New Jersey 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 Jersey citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

Mar 3, 2021

Spokane, Washington FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

You may have read that Kathleen M. Bott of Spokane, Washington was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because she failed to comply with FINRA Rule 8210 and 2010. In January 2008, Kathleen M. Bott joined D.A. Davidson and became registered as a General Securities Principal. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5) in February 2020, disclosing that Bott had resigned when they learned that she was facing theft charges. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Bott for information, including bank account documents during an investigation into the alleged misconduct. The findings stated that Bott had acknowledged the request but ultimately failed to provide the bank statements within the given deadline. The findings further state that Bott had later responded to FINRA in and email and during a phone call, stating that she allegedly refused to provide any information or documents at any given time. Although Kathleen M. Bott is no longer associated with a FINRA member, she remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? FINRA Rule 8210(a) provides 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 orally, in writing, or electronically with respect to any matter involved in the investigation, complaint, examination or proceeding.” Rule 8210(c) provides that “no member or person shall fail to provide information pursuant to this Rule.” A failure to comply with FINRA Rule 8210 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.” Unfortunately,Kathleen M. Bott 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 Spokane, Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

Mar 2, 2021

La Crescenta, California FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyer

You may have read that Jenna Kang of La Crescenta, California was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because she failed to comply with FINRA Rule 8210 and 2010. In July 2016, Jenna Kang joined AXA Advisors and became registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5) in April 2020, disclosing that Kang had been terminated due to alleged misconduct. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Kang for documents and information during an investigation into whether she forged customer signatures. The findings state that Kang responded to FINRA during a phone call stating that she allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to cooperate with the investigation. Although Jenna Kang is no longer registered or associated with a FINRA member firm, she remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? FINRA Rule 8210(a)(1) states, in relevant part, that FINRA may “require a 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 [a FINRA] investigation.” FINRA Rule 8210(c) 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 associated persons, in the conduct of their business, to “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Unfortunately, Jenna Kang 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 La Crescenta, 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.

Feb 25, 2021

Barnegat, New Jersey FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Jeffrey Allan Broten of Barnegat, New Jersey 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. From February 2018 to August 2019, Jeffrey Allan Broten was registered with First Standard as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5) disclosing that Broten had voluntarily terminated his registration. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Broten for on-the-record testimony in connection to alleged unsuitable and unauthorized trading. The findings state that Broten responded to FINRA through email stating that he allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to provide the on-the-record testimony at any given time. Although Jeffrey Allan Broten is no longer registered or associated with a 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 and to testify at a location specified by FINRA staff 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 or testimony pursuant to this Rule.” A violation of FINRA Rule 8210 is also a violation of FINRA Rule 2010. Unfortunately, Jeffrey Allan Broten 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 Barnegat, New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

Feb 22, 2021

Bellingham, Massachusetts FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

You may have read that James Kenneth Couture of Bellingham, Massachusetts 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. In February 2009, James Kenneth Couture joined LPL Financial LLC and was registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5) in July 2020, disclosing that he had been discharged due to alleged misconduct. According to the findings, FINRA began an investigation regarding allegations by LPL stating that Couture allegedly altered information, balances and distributions in customer account statements and commingled funds all through an unapproved email address. The findings state that FINRA sent a request to Couture for documents and information on three separate occasions that he allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to produce. Although Couture is no longer associated with a FINRA member firm he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? FINRA Rule 8210 requires “a member, person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to provide information orally, in writing, or electronically (if the requested information is, or is required to be, maintained in electronic form) 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, complaint, examination, or proceeding.” Unfortunately, James Kenneth Couture 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 Bellingham, Massachusetts 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 FINRAdefense skills are highly regarded throughout Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

Feb 17, 2021

Plainview, New York FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

You may have read that Cristopher Anthony Fernan of Plainview, 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 2015, Cristopher Anthony Fernan joined Salomon Whitney Financial and became registered as a General Securities Representative. The firm later filed a Uniform Termination Notice (Form U5) in February 2017, disclosing that he had been terminated due to alleged misconduct. According to the findings, FINRA began an investigation regarding a customer complaint disclosed by his firm stating that he might have engaged in conduct actionable under applicable statute, rule, or regulation. The findings state that FINRA sent a request to Fernan for on-the-record testimony regarding the allegations, however, he responded through email stating that he received the request but refused to appear at any time. Although Fernan is no longer registered with a FINRA member firm, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? FINRA Rule 8210(a)(1) states, in relevant part, that FINRA may require any “person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction … to testify at a location specified by FINRA staff … with respect to any matter involved in the investigation.” 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.” By refusing to appear for on-the-record testimony as requested pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210, Respondent violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010. Unfortunately, Cristopher Anthony Fernan 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 Plainview, 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.

Dec 24, 2020

Heathrow Florida FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Garth Mather of Heathrow Florida was sanctioned by FINRA for failing to appear on an on-the-record interview. Mr. Mather was under investigation by FINRA for alleged fraud, sales practice violations, and membership violations. According to FINRA, the alleged fraud occurred when Mr. Mather was a member of Perrott, Mather & Gilday Inc. (PMGI). Mr. Mather was asked to give on-the-record testimony but failed to appear on three separate occasions. For violating FINRA Conduct Rule 2010 and FINRA Procedural Rule 8210, Mr. Mather was barred from any association with FINRA in any capacity. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Garth Mather of Heathrow, Florida was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he violated FINRA Rule 8210. He could have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. My guess is that you are reading this article because you probably just received a letter from FINRA via certified mail that states: You are notified that the FINRA office is conducting an inquiry to determine whether violations of the federal securities laws or FINRA, NASD, NYSE, or MSRB rules have occurred. In the next paragraph, you are being requested, “Pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210,” to provide a slew of documents and/or to appear at a FINRA office to give “On-the-Record” testimony and then you read the warning: Under FINRA Rule 8210, you are obligated to respond to this request fully, promptly and without qualification. You are also obligated to supplement or correct any response that you later learned to have been incomplete or inaccurate. If you withhold any responsive documents or information, you must specifically identify what you are withholding and state the basis for your doing so. Any failure on your part to satisfy these obligations could expose you to sanctions, including a permanent bar from the securities industry. To a FINRA registered representative, who has never received such a letter in their career, it can be intimidating and cause a great deal of anxiety. You are probably asking yourself: Why did I get this letter? What does it mean to my career? What should I do or not do? First, you must not ignore the letter because if you do and are currently registered and still working with a broker dealer, you will be suspended, and if you still do not comply with the request, you will be permanently barred from working in the securities industry just like Garth Mather, above. Second, if you are still working for a brokerage firm, you must notify the firm and provide a copy of the FINRA letter to your immediate supervisor and/or compliance officer. Third, you will need advice from an experienced FINRA defense lawyer on how to respond to the FINRA inquiry and protect you from sanctions. If your employer is not going to supply legal counsel free of any conflict of interest or you are no longer registered and working for any firm, you will need to hire your own FINRA defense attorney. This FINRA letter marks the first stage and hopefully the last of any FINRA inquiry into a particular matter. At this point, you have not been accused of any violation of the law or any securities industry rule, and there will be no black marks on your FINRA record in the Central Record Depository (“CRD”) or on the FINRA BrokerCheck website. You want to keep it that way! As your FINRA defense lawyers, we will immediately reach out to FINRA, obtain a reasonable extension of time to comply with request for documents and/or date of your On-the-Record testimony to investigate the issue, and gather and review the information requested. We will determine the trigger event and/or nature of the inquiry, such as the following: Automated Surveillance Program flagging of potential insider trading, layering, algorithm gaming, wash sales, marking-the-close and open, front running, etc. Form U4 or U5 filing disclosing: customer complaints; arrests, criminal charges and convictions; Liens, Bankruptcies, and compromises with creditors; and/or outside business activities. Customer Complaints made directly to FINRA through its Hotline. Actions by or referrals from other regulatory agencies, like the SEC or state securities regulators. The less interaction you have with the FINRA investigator, and the more interaction your FINRA defense attorney has with the investigator the less harm you will inflict upon yourself. Sometimes the list of documents requested and/or questions asked are numerous and burdensome. Unfortunately, you simply cannot refuse to comply with the FINRA 8210 request and expose yourself to sanctions for non-compliance. As your FINRA defense lawyers, we will make sure that the FINRA investigator is not over-reaching and making unreasonable requests for documents, which you will have to supply; not only documents in your possession and custody, but you will also be required to supply documents within your “control,” such as bank statements and other records and/or tax returns in the files of your bank or accountant. As your FINRA defense attorneys, we will negotiate the scope of the document production with the investigator to ensure you are not being harassed by the regulator and producing only what is necessary for them to conduct their investigation. If you are being scheduled for an On-the-Record (“OTR”) examination, FINRA’s equivalent to a deposition without any rules, we will prepare you for the examination and advise you on your limited rights and how to answer the questions truthfully to lessen the consequences of your testimony. In the end, it is our goal as your FINRA defense lawyer to end the inquiry after the OTR in the shortest amount of time and at the least expense. Unfortunately, in many cases, the FINRA investigators and attorneys already have the evidence they need and determined that a violation of the securities laws or industry rules has occurred and are determined to bring an enforcement action. So, it is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise...

Dec 24, 2020

Lithia Florida FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Marco Caporale of Lithia Florida was sanctioned by FINRA for failing to appear on-the-record for testimony. Mr. Caporale was under investigation for alleged fraud, sales practice violations, and membership violations. According to FINRA, the alleged fraud occurred when Mr. Caporale was a member of Kovack Securities Inc. Mr. Caporale was asked to give on-the-record testimony but failed to appear. For violating FINRA Conduct Rule 2010 and FINRA Procedural Rule 8210, Mr. Caporale was barred from any association with FINRA in any capacity. Do You Need a FINRA 8210 Defense Attorney? You may have read that Marco Caporale of Lithia, Florida was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because he violated FINRA Rule 8210. He could have avoided that FINRA 8210 bar from the securities industry with a skilled and experienced FINRA 8210 defense attorney. My guess is that you are reading this article because you probably just received a letter from FINRA via certified mail that states: You are notified that the FINRA office is conducting an inquiry to determine whether violations of the federal securities laws or FINRA, NASD, NYSE, or MSRB rules have occurred. In the next paragraph, you are being requested, “Pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210,” to provide a slew of documents and/or to appear at a FINRA office to give “On-the-Record” testimony and then you read the warning: Under FINRA Rule 8210, you are obligated to respond to this request fully, promptly and without qualification. You are also obligated to supplement or correct any response that you later learned to have been incomplete or inaccurate. If you withhold any responsive documents or information, you must specifically identify what you are withholding and state the basis for your doing so. Any failure on your part to satisfy these obligations could expose you to sanctions, including a permanent bar from the securities industry. To a FINRA registered representative, who has never received such a letter in their career, it can be intimidating and cause a great deal of anxiety. You are probably asking yourself: Why did I get this letter? What does it mean to my career? What should I do or not do? First, you must not ignore the letter because if you do and are currently registered and still working with a broker dealer, you will be suspended, and if you still do not comply with the request, you will be permanently barred from working in the securities industry just like Marco Caporale, above. Second, if you are still working for a brokerage firm, you must notify the firm and provide a copy of the FINRA letter to your immediate supervisor and/or compliance officer. Third, you will need advice from an experienced FINRA defense lawyer on how to respond to the FINRA inquiry and protect you from sanctions. If your employer is not going to supply legal counsel free of any conflict of interest or you are no longer registered and working for any firm, you will need to hire your own FINRA defense attorney. This FINRA letter marks the first stage and hopefully the last of any FINRA inquiry into a particular matter. At this point, you have not been accused of any violation of the law or any securities industry rule, and there will be no black marks on your FINRA record in the Central Record Depository (“CRD”) or on the FINRA BrokerCheck website. You want to keep it that way! As your FINRA defense lawyers, we will immediately reach out to FINRA, obtain a reasonable extension of time to comply with request for documents and/or date of your On-the-Record testimony to investigate the issue, and gather and review the information requested. We will determine the trigger event and/or nature of the inquiry, such as the following: Automated Surveillance Program flagging of potential insider trading, layering, algorithm gaming, wash sales, marking-the-close and open, front running, etc. Form U4 or U5 filing disclosing: customer complaints; arrests, criminal charges and convictions; Liens, Bankruptcies, and compromises with creditors; and/or outside business activities. Customer Complaints made directly to FINRA through its Hotline. Actions by or referrals from other regulatory agencies, like the SEC or state securities regulators. The less interaction you have with the FINRA investigator, and the more interaction your FINRA defense attorney has with the investigator the less harm you will inflict upon yourself. Sometimes the list of documents requested and/or questions asked are numerous and burdensome. Unfortunately, you simply cannot refuse to comply with the FINRA 8210 request and expose yourself to sanctions for non-compliance. As your FINRA defense lawyers, we will make sure that the FINRA investigator is not over-reaching and making unreasonable requests for documents, which you will have to supply; not only documents in your possession and custody, but you will also be required to supply documents within your “control,” such as bank statements and other records and/or tax returns in the files of your bank or accountant. As your FINRA defense attorneys, we will negotiate the scope of the document production with the investigator to ensure you are not being harassed by the regulator and producing only what is necessary for them to conduct their investigation. If you are being scheduled for an On-the-Record (“OTR”) examination, FINRA’s equivalent to a deposition without any rules, we will prepare you for the examination and advise you on your limited rights and how to answer the questions truthfully to lessen the consequences of your testimony. In the end, it is our goal as your FINRA defense lawyer to end the inquiry after the OTR in the shortest amount of time and at the least expense. Unfortunately, in many cases, the FINRA investigators and attorneys already have the evidence they need and determined that a violation of the securities laws or industry rules has occurred and are determined to bring an enforcement action. So, it is important, early on, to have a FINRA defense attorney advise you on how not to make matters worse and resolve...

Dec 24, 2020

Saint Louis, Missouri FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Did Cynthia Kay Parrott Cooney Cause You Investment Losses? You may have read that Cynthia Kay Parrott Cooney of Saint Louis, Missouri was permanently barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) from working in the securities industry because she failed to comply with FINRA Rule 8210. In May 1990, Cynthia Kay Parrott Cooney joined Wells Fargo Advisors as an unregistered Client Associate. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Cooney to appear for an on-the-record testimony during an ongoing investigation. The findings stated that Cooney responded to FINRA in an email stating that she allegedly received, acknowledged, and refused to cooperate with the investigation. Although Cooney is no longer associated with a FINRA member, she remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a)(1) states, in relevant part, that FINRA may require any “person associated with a member, or any other person subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction to testify at a location specified by FINRA staff with respect to any matter involved in the investigation.” 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.” Do You Need a Missouri FINRA Defense Lawyer? Unfortunately, Cynthia Kay Parrott 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 Saint Louis, Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri citizens, contact the firm by phone at 561-338-0037, toll free at 800-732-2889, or via e-mail.

Dec 24, 2020

Staten Island, New York FINRA 8210 Defense Lawyers

Did Alec C. Franks Cause You Investment Losses? You may have read that Alec C. Franks of Staten Island, 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. From August 2014 through April 2019, Alec C. Franks was registered under multiple capacities with First Standard Financial Company, LLC. According to the findings, FINRA sent a request to Franks during an investigation regarding his alleged involvement in outside business activities and excessive trading. The findings stated that Franks had initially cooperated with FINRA but later stated in an email that he allegedly acknowledged the request and refused to provide the documents. Although Alec C. Franks is no longer associated with any FINRA member, he remains subject to FINRA’s jurisdiction. FINRA Rule 8210(a) states that, for purposes of an investigation, FINRA may require any person subject to its jurisdiction to provide information and to permit FINRA staff to inspect and copy books and records that are in the person’s possession, custody, or control. FINRA Rule 8210(c) provides that “no person shall fail to provide information or to permit an inspection and copying of books, records, or accounts pursuant to this Rule.” A violation of FINRA Rule 8210 also is a violation of FINRA Rule 2010. Do you need a New York FINRA Defense Lawyer? Unfortunately, Alec C. Franks 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 Staten Island, 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.