Troy Baldridge was suspended and barred by FINRA
Troy Baldridge, a registered representative from Richmond, Virginia, formerly with Capital Securities Management and Capital Securities & Associates was barred from FINRA membership as a result of refusing to cooperate with a FINRA investigation. In August, 2016 he was discharged from the firm under allegations of check fraud. That same month the U.S. Dept. of Justice opened an investigation into allegations of check fraud.
FINRA Rule 9552. Failure to Provide Information or Keep Information Current
This FINRA rule provides if a FINRA member fails to provide information or testimony requested or required by FINRA’s By-Laws or FINRA rules, or fails to keep his or her membership and supporting documents current, FINRA, after providing 21 days’ notice may suspend the FINRA membership of the person.
In December, 2016 Troy Baldridge was suspended from FINRA membership for violating Rule 9552.
Troy Baldridge’s registration and disciplinary history
In order to lawfully sell investments to the public, one must either be registered or exempt from registration.
Troy Baldridge was registered with
Capital Securities Management from August, 2007 to August, 2016
Capital Securities & Associates from May, 2011 to December, 2012.
According to FINRA’s CRD disclosure report, Troy Baldridge has been the subject of one customer complaint and one regulatory investigation.
FINRA is the primary regulator for broker dealers and registered representatives in the United States. FINRA’s role is to promulgate standards and practices for the brokerage industry and to ensure compliance with its rules by licensed entities and individuals.
FINRA has two primary means to ensure compliance with the securities laws ; by means of an enforcement unit that investigates and disciplines wrongdoing, and through the establishment of an arbitration forum where investors can resolve disputes against broker dealers. FINRA’s arbitration forum, FINRA Dispute Resolution Inc. is the largest arbitration forum in the country for resolving investor disputes, and typically processes over 10,000 filings annually.
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