Broker Suspended and Fired

Broker Paul McLellan Alexander, Jr. Fined, Suspended, and Fired on silverlaw.com

The Florida broker has been charged with numerous violations over the past three years

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently suspended broker Paul McLellan Alexander, Jr. after finding that he made transactions while exercising discretion, though he didn’t have written authorization from his clients. His firm reportedly hadn’t accepted the accounts as discretionary, either. Although he didn’t admit or deny the charges, Alexander agreed to the 20-day suspension and to pay a fine of $5,000.

Over 14 years, Alexander worked for three firms, beginning with A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. out of St. Louis, MO. He then moved to Palm Beach Gardens, FL, where he first joined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. and then Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Currently not registered with a firm, Alexander was permitted to resign from Raymond James after admitting that he had taken time and price discretion for his clients.