An AWC was issued in which Lynch was barred from association with any FINRA member in all capacities. Without admitting or denying the findings, Lynch consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he recommended an investment strategy that was unsuitable for certain retail customers by recommending Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions […]
An AWC was issued in which Frieda was barred from association with any FINRA member in all capacities. Without admitting or denying the findings, Frieda consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he recommended an investment strategy that was unsuitable for certain retail customers by recommending an over-concentration in energy-sector securities, […]
An AWC was issued in which Tyrrell was barred from association with any FINRA member in all capacities. Without admitting or denying the findings, Tyrrell consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he participated in undisclosed private securities transactions without providing prior written notice to his member firm. The findings stated […]
An Offer of Settlement was issued in which Nemer was assessed a deferred fine of $20,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member in all capacities for two years. Without admitting or denying the allegations, Nemer consented to the sanctions and to the entry of findings that he published multiple research reports on a […]
Vungarala appealed an Office of Hearing Officers (OHO) decision to the National Adjudicatory Council (NAC). Vungarala was barred from association with any FINRA member in all capacities and ordered to pay $9,682,629, plus prejudgment interest, in disgorgement of commissions received. The sanctions were based on findings that Vungarala willfully violated Section 10(b) of the Securities […]