FINRA, Illinois bar David Hackney, former broker with LPL.
On June 23, 2015 the state of Illinois, through its Secretary of State’s Securities Division published a consent order revoking David Hackney’s securities salesperson and investment advisor registrations, and permanently barred him from selling securities in the state of Illinois.
The Securities Divisions’ complaint stems from an investigation into excessive trading in at least three elderly customer accounts while Hackney was a registered representative with LPL Financial.
This consent order followed an investigation conducted by FINRA into Hackney’s role in churning at least four customer accounts, causing close to $400,000 in losses.
The consent order issued by the securities division found violations of sections 12 A and F of the Illinois Securities Laws and section 130.850 of the rules,
David Hackney’ registration and disciplinary history
In order to lawfully sell investments to the public, one must either be registered or exempt from registration. FINRA has permanently barred David Hackney from association with any broker dealer.
According to FINRA’s CRD disclosure report, David Hackney has been the subject of two customer complaints and two regulatory investigations.
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