SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Release No. 103180 / June 4, 2025 Admin. Proc. File No. 3-21915 In the Matter of the Application of CHARLES SCOTT BURFORD For Review of Disciplinary Action Taken by FINRA OPINION OF THE COMMISSION REGISTERED SECURITIES ASSOCIATION — REVIEW OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING Person formerly associated with FINRA member firm appeals from FINRA disciplinary action finding that he effected unauthorized transactions in deceased customer's account, suspending him for six months, and imposing a $10,000 fine.