Former Edward Jones Representative Barred for Converting Client Funds
Adam Bollinger of Chandler, Arizona submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) to The Department of Enforcement of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for allegedly converting client funds for his own personal use. Bollinger became registered through a FINRA member firm in August 2012. From August 2012 through December 2014, Bollinger was registered with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (Edward Jones) as a General Securities Representative. On December 23, 2014 his registration was terminated as a result of his alleged actions. FINRA found, between February and December 2014, Bollinger converted $17,525 from seven individuals, six of whom were Edward Jones clients. FINRA alleged that Bollinger, sometimes under the guise of soliciting charitable contributions, requested individuals make out checks payable to him. Instead of using charitable contributions to his claimed cause, Bollinger allegedly converted and used the monies for his own personal use.
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