Reverse Convertibles - Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce

May 4, 2016

Capitol Securities Management Broker Suspended for Unsuitable Reverse Convertible Note Recommendations

Robert Stein, a registered representative with the Boston, MA branch of Capitol Securities Management, Inc. (Capitol Securities), submitted a letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent in which he consented to, but did not admit to or deny, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (FINRA) sanction and findings that he made unsuitable reverse convertible note (RCN) recommendations and purchases in the accounts of eight customers. FINRA found that Robert Gerald Stein, of Sudbury, MA, recommended and effected 24 purchases of RCNs in 8 customer accounts. The customers were primarily over 60 years old and had conservative investment objectives. According to FINRA, Mr. Stein’s recommendations and purchases totaled approximately $4 million in the 8 customers’ accounts. Moreover, all of the accounts were heavily concentrated in RCNs, constituting a substantial portion of their net worth.

Dec 28, 2015

Capitol Securities Management Fined for Supervisory Failures

Capitol Securities Management, Inc. (CSM) of Glen Allen, Virginia submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for several alleged supervisory failures and unsuitable purchases of Reverse Convertible Notes (RCN’s). CSM has been a FINRA member since 1985 and has over 60 branch offices including its main headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia. FINRA found, between January 2008 and August 2011, a registered representative for CSM recommended and executed 24 unsuitable purchases of customizable RCN’s totally approximately $4 million. FINRA alleged that the eight clients affected were not suitable candidates for these RCN purchases due to their risk tolerance, age, and financial experience. By executing these transactions, CSM, through a registered representative, failed to maintain and enforce proper supervisory procedures.