FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2020066995301 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Charles Shields (Respondent) Former General Securities Representative CRD No. 2067177 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent Charles Shields submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.