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John Waszolek charged by Arizona Corporation Commissioner.
On July 8, 2016 the Corporation Commissioner for the state of Arizona, acting through the Securities Division charged John Waszolek, a former registered representative with Morgan Stanley and Raymond James with violations of the Securities Act of Arizona, specifically section 44-1801.
The Securities Divisions’ complaint stems from an underlying FINRA Enforcement proceeding that found that Waszolek took advantage of an elderly client by having the client appoint Waszolek as a successor trustee and beneficiary of a lucrative trust, despite knowing of the client’s declining mental condition and lack of capacity.
FINRA also found that Waszolek hid his role as trustee from his employers in violation of firm and industry policy. As a result of these findings, FINRA barred Waszolek from the securities industry
The Arizona Corporation Commissioner’s action seeks to revoke Waszolek’s securities salesman registration and institute penalties against him.
John Waszolek’s registration and disciplinary history
In order to lawfully sell investments to the public, one must either be registered or exempt from registration. John Waszolek has been barred by FINRA.
According to FINRA’s CRD disclosure report, John Waszolek has been the subject of two customer complaints and one regulatory investigation.
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