FINRA rule 8210

David Wells, Formerly with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., BARRED by FINRA – Chicago, IL

Published on: September 29, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

FINRA has barred former Fifth Third Securities, Inc. broker David Wells from the securities industry. Mr. Wells consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he failed to appear for on-the-record testimony or to produce documents requested by FINRA in connection with its investigation into his potential misconduct while at Fifth Third Securities.

Mr. Wells “voluntarily resigned” from Fifth Third Securities after he admitted to misappropriating funds from three clients.

If you have suffered investment losses with David Wells, or Fifth Third Securities, contact New York securities arbitration lawyers Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential evaluation of your account.

Robert Nyilas, Formerly with Advisory Group Equity Services, BARRED by FINRA – Westport, CT

Published on: September 23, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

FINRA has barred former Advisory Group Equity Services broker Robert Nyilas from the securities industry. Mr. Nyilas consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he refused to provide documents and information requested by FINRA in connection with its investigation into whether he made unsuitable securities recommendations in customer accounts.

If you have suffered investment losses with Robert Nyilas, or Advisory Group Equity Services, contact New York securities arbitration lawyers Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential evaluation of your account.

Iorio Altamirano LLP represents investors nationwide that have disputes with their financial advisors or brokerage firms.

Ronald Daley, Formerly with W&S Brokerage Services, Inc., BARRED by FINRA – West Chester, OH

Published on: September 23, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

FINRA has barred former W&S Brokerage Services, Inc. broker Ronald Daley from the securities industry. Mr. Daley consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he refused to appear for on-the-record testimony or to produce documents and information requested by FINRA in connection with its investigation into his potential conversion of funds from elderly customers.

If you have suffered investment losses with Ronald Daley, or W&S Brokerage Services, Inc., contact New York securities arbitration lawyers Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential evaluation of your account.

Iorio Altamirano LLP represents investors nationwide that have disputes with their financial advisors or brokerage firms.

Adam Gerard Belardino, Formerly with MML Investors Services, LLC, BARRED by FINRA – Elmsford, NY

Published on: September 13, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

FINRA has barred former MML Investors Services, LLC (“MML”) broker Adam Gerard Belardino from the securities industry for failing to provide on-the-record testimony on two occasions in violation of FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010.

In April 2019, Mr. Belardino’s firm terminated his employment during a review of customer complaints made against him. After learning of the termination, FINRA initiated an investigation into the surrounding circumstances.

If you have suffered investment losses with Adam Gerard Belardino, or MML Investors Services, LLC, contact New York securities arbitration lawyers Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential evaluation of your account.

Scott Madison, Formerly with Merrill Lynch, BARRED by FINRA – Riverhead, NY

Published on: September 4, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

FINRA has barred former Merrill Lynch broker Scott Madison from the securities industry after he failed to provide information and documents requested by FINRA in connection with its investigation into the circumstances of his termination from Merrill Lynch.

If you have suffered investment losses with Scott Madison, or Merrill Lynch, contact New York securities arbitration lawyers Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential evaluation of your account.

Iorio Altamirano LLP represents investors nationwide that have disputes with their financial advisors or brokerage firms.

Jeffrey Travis Drost, Formerly with Raymond James, BARRED by FINRA – Victoria, TX

Published on: September 4, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

FINRA has barred former Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. broker Jeffrey Travis Drost from the securities industry after he refused to provide information and documents requested by FINRA.

If you have suffered investment losses with Jeffrey Travis Drost, or Raymond James, contact New York securities arbitration lawyers Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential evaluation of your account.

Iorio Altamirano LLP represents investors nationwide that have disputes with their financial advisors or brokerage firms.

SW Financial Broker, Joseph Lianzo, Suspended by FINRA for Excessively Trading Customers’ Accounts and Placing Unauthorized Trades

Published on: September 3, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has suspended stockbroker Joseph Lianzo from the securities industry for eight months. Mr. Lianzo consented to the suspension after FINRA alleged that from March 2016 through November 2019, while associated with Laidlaw & Company (UK) LTD. and SW Financial, Mr. Lianzo excessively traded four customers’ accounts and placed 13 unauthorized transactions in violation of FINRA Rules 2111 and 2010. As a result of churning and excessive trading, the customers incurred high commissions and fees, and significant realized investment losses.

Customers of Mr. Lianzo, Laidlaw & Company (UK) LTD, or SW Financial should consult with a securities arbitration law firm. If you or a loved one were a customer of Joseph Lianzo, Laidlaw & Company (UK) LTD, or SW Financial LLC, contact New York securities arbitration law firm Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential consultation and review of your legal rights.

Iorio Altamirano LLP represents investors nationwide that have disputes with their financial advisors or brokerage firms, such as Laidlaw & Company (UK) Ltd or SW Financial.

Former National Securities Corporation Broker, William Wright, Barred by FINRA – New York, NY

Published on: August 20, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has barred stockbroker William Wright from the securities industry. Mr. Wright consented to the bar after FINRA alleged that he failed to cooperate with a FINRA investigation into whether Mr. Wright inappropriately borrowed money from a customer. Mr. Wright was associated with National Securities Corporation in New York, NY, from February 2015 until he was discharged in November 2020 for allegedly borrowing money from a customer of the firm.

Customers of Mr. William Wright or National Securities Corporation can contact securities arbitration law firm Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential consultation and review of their legal rights.

Iorio Altamirano LLP represents investors nationwide that have disputes with their financial advisors or brokerage firms, such as National Securities Corporation.

Walter Morrow Allen, Formerly with Cetera Advisors LLC, BARRED by FINRA – Suffield, CT

Published on: August 11, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

FINRA has barred former Cetera Advisors LLC broker Walter Morrow Allen from the securities industry for refusing to provide information and documents requested pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210, in violation of FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010.

If you have lost money with Walter Morrow Allen, or Cetera Advisors LLC, contact New York securities arbitration lawyers Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential evaluation of your account.

FINRA Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent No. 2020066785901

Former Joseph Stone Capital L.L.C. Broker, Eugene McAdams, BARRED by FINRA

Published on: August 10, 2021 | by Iorio Altamirano

On August 3, 2021, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) and former Joseph Stone Capital L.L.C. stockbroker Eugene McAdams entered into a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent No. 2020066887801 whereby Mr. McAdams consented to a bar from the securities industry. Mr. McAdams consented to the expulsion after refusing to cooperate with a FINRA investigation into whether he made suitable investment recommendations to customers while registered with Joseph Stone Capital.

Mr. McAdams, associated with Joseph Stone Capital from September 2015 to June 2020, has also been the subject of at least two customer complaints. The causes of action of the two complaints, which resulted in monetary compensation to the customers, included excessive trading on margin, elder abuse, false and misleading statements, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, and unauthorized trading.

If you have suffered financial losses investing with Eugene McAdams or Joseph Stone Capital L.L.C., or suspect that Mr. McAdams did not have your best interest in mind when recommending investments or making account transactions, contact New York securities arbitration law firm Iorio Altamirano LLP for a free and confidential review of your legal rights.