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2020066741301 Velocity Clearing, LLC CRD 126588 AWC vr (2025-1761871797199).pdf

From December 2019 through the present, Velocity violated FINRA Rules 3110 and 2010 by failing to establish, maintain, and enforce a supervisory system, including written supervisory procedures (WSPs), reasonably designed to achieve compliance with rules prohibiting manipulative trading activity by its customers. For this violation, Velocity has agreed to a censure, a $1,000,000 fine, and an undertaking to hire an independent consultant...

2019060753512 John N. Girgis CRD 5021526 AWC vr (2025-1761871797255).pdf

Girgis refused to appear for on-the-record testimony requested pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210 in connection with an investigation into Girgis’s outside business activities and his trading activity in his Worden Capital and SW Financial customers’ accounts. As a result, Girgis violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010 and is barred from associating with any FINRA member in all capacities...

2019064554001 United Capital Markets, Inc. CRD 40980 AWC lp (2025-1761871797509).pdf

Between January 2018 and December 2019, the firm’s supervisory system, including written supervisory procedures (WSPs), was not reasonably designed to supervise trading at the firm by a senior executive and principal in violation of FINRA Rules 3110 and 2010. In addition, between January 2018 and February 2019, UCM distributed eight retail communications to investors or potential investors that had not been subject to prior review and approval by an appropriately qualified principal. Moreover, these communications contained language that was exaggerated and which was not fair and balanced.

2022075569401 Sean T. Sullivan CRD 6283466 Complaint vr (2025-1761870009527).pdf

SUMMARY On June 24 and 28, 2022, Sean Sullivan placed 14 trades whose principal value totaled more than $250,000 in the accounts of four customers without their authorization, in violation of FINRA Rule 2010. 2. From April 2 to July 28, 2022, Sullivan willfully failed to timely amend his Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration or Transfer (Form U4)...

2016049565901r_Flesche _3277904_NAC_jhjr (2025-1761870010118).pdf

BEFORE THE NATIONAL ADJUDICATORY COUNCIL FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY In the Matter of Department of Enforcement, Complainant, vs. Paul Eric Flesche, Sherman Oaks, CA, Respondent. DECISION Complaint No. 2016049565901r Dated: September 24, 2025. On remand from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Held, findings of violations dismissed and sanctions reversed.

2023077041401 Interactive Brokers LLC CRD 36418 AWC vr (2025-1761783602785).pdf

Between January 2022 and October 2024 (the relevant period), Interactive Brokers failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system, including written procedures, reasonably designed to achieve compliance with the firm's obligation to disclose to customers, at or prior to the time of trade, all material information concerning municipal securities transactions, including instances in which a municipal bond is trading at a market discount.