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Marc Fitapelli Comment On Regulatory Notice 26-02

Dear FINRA Regulatory Policy Committee,

I submit this comment in my capacity as an attorney who represents consumers, frequently elderly investors, in arbitration matters before FINRA. My practice includes representing victims of elder financial exploitation, fraud, and unauthorized account activity. In that role, I routinely observe how broker-dealer policies and discretionary enforcement decisions directly impact vulnerable seniors after irreversible losses have already occurred.

Trade Reporting Notice 1/14/26

Summary

FINRA is reminding firms of upcoming updates to its equity trade reporting guidance in connection with enhancements to the FINRA equity trade reporting facilities to support reporting of fractional share quantities. Under the updated guidance, members engaged in fractional share trading will be required to report fractional share quantities up to six digits after the decimal. FINRA is also providing additional guidance for fractional share reporting in circumstances involving fractional amounts smaller than six decimals.

2025086101601 Jay D. Zornes CRD 4124536 AWC lp.pdf

Zornes refused to provide information and documents requested by FINRA pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210 in connection with a FINRA investigation into whether he used unapproved channels to communicate with Cambridge customers. Zornes also refused to appear for on-the-record testimony requested pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210 in connection with FINRA's investigation. As a result, Zornes violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010 and is barred from associating with any FINRA member in all capacities.