The SEC has strict rules about how a broker-dealer operates, runs their business and keeps records. Any variation from these rules can trigger a sanction or other regulatory process. Centaurus Financial has been the subject of multiple sanctions for various infractions and disputes filed by customers. For these regulatory sanctions,…
Securities Arbitration Lawyers Blog
Scott Silver Teaches Securities Arbitration at University of Miami Law School
On October 9, 2018, Scott Silver lectured at the University of Miami School of Law Securities Arbitration Clinic. The clinic was initially funded by FINRA and serves an important public service helping many small investors pursue their claims while teaching the next generation of lawyers. Scott Silver has been actively…
In October 2018, Registered Individuals Suspended by FINRA for Failing to Comply with FINRA Rules
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for October 2018, the following individuals were suspended from FINRA for failing to comply with a FINRA arbitration award or settlement agreement pursuant to FINRA rules: NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS Jason Beem Morgan Stanley UBS Financial Services Inc Stephen Grivas Blackbook…
October 2018 Disciplinary Actions Name Individuals Barred from FINRA for Violations of FINRA Rules
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for October 2018, the following individuals were barred from FINRA and cannot currently work for a FINRA brokerage firm for failing to provide FINRA with information it requested or to keep information current with FINRA pursuant to FINRA rules: NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS Lindsey Brown…
FINRA Suspends Registered Individuals in October 2018 for Violations of FINRA Rules
According to FINRA Disciplinary actions for October 2018, the following individuals were suspended from FINRA and cannot currently work for a FINRA brokerage firm for failing to provide FINRA with information it requested or to keep information current with FINRA pursuant to FINRA rules: NAME FORMER EMPLOYERS Gregory Adamo…
Parking REIT Files For $100M IPO After Raising Substantial Funds From Retail Investors
Real estate investment trust, Parking REIT, which owns parking lots unveiled a $100 million initial public offering Tuesday as the company looks to pay off debts and expand an existing network of parking facilities across the U.S. In a SEC filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Parking REIT…
Silver Law Group Files Claim Against Portfolio Advisors Alliance Alleging Brokers Churned Account and Racked Up Over $500,000 in Commissions
Silver Law Group has filed a FINRA arbitration claim against Portfolio Advisors Alliance, LLC after its brokers excessively traded (churned) the Claimant’s account. The securities arbitration claim alleges the Claimant met his initial Portfolio Advisors Alliance broker in 2013 at another brokerage firm: FINRA-barred firm John Thomas Financial. The Claimant…
James Flynn, Former South Carolina-based IFS Securities and Voya Financial Advisors Broker, Under Investigation
Silver Law Group is investigating former Greenville, South Carolina-based broker James T. Flynn (CRD# 3082615) after FINRA permanently barred the broker. FINRA Bars James T. Flynn After Numerous Customers File FINRA Arbitrations According to Flynn’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, FINRA permanently barred Flynn in June 2018 after he failed to respond…
Silver Law Group Has Filed Another FINRA Arbitration Claim Against Wells Fargo After it Broker Recommended Unsuitable Investments to Elderly Client
Silver Law Group has filed a FINRA arbitration claim against Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (Wells Fargo) after its broker allegedly recommended unsuitable, high-risk investments to his elderly customers. According to the securities arbitration complaint, the elderly Claimants were immigrants with the equivalent of a third grade education. The Claimants…
FINRA Bars Broker Kyusun Kim After Multiple Customer Complaints Of Unsuitability
Kyusun Kim (CRD #2864085) is a registered investment advisor and previously registered broker, last employed and registered with Sandlapper Securities, LLC, of San Diego, CA. (He is also known as “Kyu Sun Kim” or “Kenny Kim.”) Kim’s previous employers include Independent Financial Group, LLC (CRD #7717), Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation…