Tag Archives: Broker Misconduct
Ameriprise Financial Services Broker Barred for Failure to Disclose Private Transactions
On May 30th, 2017, a FINRA Hearing Panel issued a final decision in the case that has been brought against former Ameriprise Financial Services broker Jim Seol (CRD#: 2876279). After reviewing the allegations against this investment advisor, the hearing panel issued sanctions, permanently barring Mr. Seol from the securities industry for his failure to… Read More »
Florida Broker Suspended for One Year for Professional Misconduct
Without admitting or denying any wrongdoing, Matthew Meehan (CRD#: 4320603) has consented to the sanctions that were brought by FINRA’s Department of Enforcement. According to the complaint (Case reference No. 2016050114901), the Winter Garden-based broker has been suspended for one year and ordered to pay a $15,000 fine and $21,813 in financial restitution to… Read More »
FINRA Permanently Bans Two Florida Brokers for Selling Unregistered Securities
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has permanently barred Philip Brisard and Kenley Brisard from having any further association with any FINRA member due to their investment-related misconduct. According to FINRA, both men have consented to the sanctions against them without admitting or denying any culpability. Through their firm, Brisard & Brisard, Inc, the… Read More »
Financial Adviser Charged with Fraud for Cherry-Picking Trades and Misleading Investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced fraud charges against Laurence I. Balter, a financial adviser based in Hawaii. The charges were brought in relation to operations Balter conducted through his investment firm, Oracle Investment Research. According to the allegations, he ‘cherry-picked’ successful trades and assigned them to his own personal account and… Read More »
