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Dean Friedman barred by FINRA

Dean Friedman barred by FINRADean Friedman , a registered representative from Roslyn estates, NY a registered representative formerly with Syndicated Capital was suspended from FINRA membership for violations of Rule 9552.

FINRA Rule 9552. Failure to Provide Information or Keep Information Current

Perry DeLeeuw barred by FINRA

Perry DeLeeuw barred by FINRAPerry DeLeeuw, a registered representative from Jacksonville, Texas a registered representative formerly with PFS Investments of Duluth, Georgia was suspended from FINRA membership for violations of Rule 9552

FINRA Rule 9552. Failure to Provide Information or Keep Information Current

Fontaine Boutwell suspended by FINRA

Fontaine Boutwell suspended by FINRAFontaine Boutwell, a registered representative from Jacksonville, Florida a registered representative formerly with Allstate Financial Services also of Jacksonville was suspended from FINRA membership for violations of Rule 9552

FINRA Rule 9552. Failure to Provide Information or Keep Information Current

Juan Alejos suspended by FINRA

Juan Alejos suspended by FINRAJuan Alejos, a registered representative from Elmsford, NY a registered representative formerly with Spartan Capital Securities of  New York, NY was suspended from FINRA membership for violations of Rule 9552

FINRA Rule 9552. Failure to Provide Information or Keep Information Current

Elias Katsis barred by FINRA

Elias Katsis barred by FINRAElias Katsis, a registered representative from Rocky Point, NY formerly with Brookville Capital and Legend Securities was suspended from FINRA membership for violations of Rule 9552

FINRA Rule 9552. Failure to Provide Information or Keep Information Current

Chris Ariola charged by FINRA.

Chris Ariola Charged by FINRAIn a complaint filed by the FINRA Department of Enforcement in July, 2016 Chris Ariola of Santa Monica, CA, a former registered representative with Bay Mutual Financial and Financial Telesis was named as a Respondent in a complaint charging him with making unsuitable recommendations to elderly customers.

The allegations include that Ariola improperly concentrated his clients’ accounts in shares of gold and energy stocks without regard to their risk tolerances or their ability to bear the loss of the funds.  As a result of the improper recommendations the customers sustained losses of nearly $150,000.

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