Former Sigma Stockbroker Fredrick M. Randhahn Suspended for Engaging in Private Transactions
Fredrick Martin Randhahn of South Ogden, Utah submitted a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in which he has been fined and suspended for allegedly engaging in private securities transactions in violation of FINRA Rules 3280 and 2010. In January 2012, Randhahn joined Sigma Financial as a General Securities Representative. According to FINRA, Randhahn sold $625,000 in promissory notes related to a real estate investment fund to five investors, two of whom were also customers of Sigma Financial. The FINRA findings stated that Randhahn invested $125,000 in the promissory notes and received $33,167.67 in commissions in connection with these transactions. In addition, FINRA found that Randhahn denied participating in any private securities transactions or selling any non-securities investment products in response to firm questionnaires.
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