In September, 2015, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced that registered representative Emily Pena of San Antonio, Texas and formerly associated with New York Life Securities in San Antonio submitted a letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which she was barred from association with any FINRA member in…
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FINRA bars Santa Monica broker Matthew Levitt
In September, 2015, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced that registered representative Matthew Levitt of Santa Monica, CA and formerly associated with Equinox Securities in Redlands, CA submitted a letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which he was barred from association with any FINRA member in any capacity.…
Traverse City broker Ken Hornyak barred by FINRA
In September, 2015, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced that registered representative Kenneth Hornyak of Traverse City, MI and formerly associated with Stifel Nicholas submitted a letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which he was barred from association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting or…
FINRA bars Merrill Lynch broker Dylan Grayson
In September, 2015, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced that registered representative Dylan Grayson of Plano, Texas and formerly associated with Merrill Lynch submitted a letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which he was barred from association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting or denying…
FINRA suspends Newport Coast Securities broker Vikas Goel
In September, 2015, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced that registered representative Vikas Goel of Chino Hills, CA and associated with Newport Coast Securities submitted a letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which he was fined $10,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member in any capacity…
FINRA bars Jonah Engler over Metals, Milling & Mining sales
In September, 2015, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced that registered representative Jonah Engler of New York, NY and formerly associated with Global Arena Capital submitted a letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which he was barred from association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting…
FINRA bars Louisiana broker Malcolm Babin
In September, 2015, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced that Malcolm Babin of Gonzales, Louisiana, and formerly associated with PFS Investments in Baton Rouge submitted a letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which he was barred from association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting or…
FINRA suspends Vfinance broker Jeffrey Auerbach
In September, 2015, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) announced that Jeffrey Auerbach of New York, NY, and formerly associated with Vfinance Investments submitted a letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent in which he was fined $15,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member inany capacity for 90 days.…
FINRA bars Chandler AZ broker Eddie Sitton
Eddie Sitton, a registered representative formerly with several broker dealers in Scottdale and Tempe was suspended from FINRA membership for violations of Rule 9554 FINRA Rule 9554. Failure to Comply with an Arbitration Award or Related Settlement or an Order of Restitution or Settlement Providing for Restitution provides that a…
FINRA bars Hawaii broker Tiffany Peacock Asakawa
Tiffany Peacock Asakawa, a registered representative formerly with Merrill Lynch in Kailua Kona, HI was suspended from FINRA membership for violations of Rule 9554 FINRA Rule 9554. Failure to Comply with an Arbitration Award or Related Settlement or an Order of Restitution or Settlement Providing for Restitution provides that a…