Raymond James Stockbroker Suspended by FINRA for Taking Customer Loans
Raymond Sardina, a registered representative with the Coral Gables, Florida branch of Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (Raymond James) been suspended by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for borrowing a customer’s money in violation of firm rules. Without admitting or denying FINRA’s findings, Raymond Sardina consented to the sanctions and to the findings that he borrowed $10,000 from a Raymond James customer, in violation of FINRA Rule 3240, which prohibits registered representatives from borrowing or lending money to customers unless permitted under the firm’s rules. In this case, Mr. Sardina was required to notify his firm of the loan and obtain firm approval, both of which he allegedly failed to do, according to FINRA.
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