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2021072670901 David Shane Simmons CRD 4655479 AWC va (2023-1681518008170).pdf

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2021072670901 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: David Shane Simmons (Respondent) Former Registered Representative CRD No. 4655479 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent David Shane Simmons submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.

SR-FINRA-2023-005

Rule Filing Status:  Filed for Immediate Effectiveness

Rule change to amend FINRA Rule 1240.01 to provide eligible individuals another opportunity to elect to participate in the Maintaining Qualifications Program.

SR-FINRA-2023-005

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) is filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) a proposed rule change to amend FINRA Rule 1240.01 (Eligibility of Other Persons to Participate in the Continuing Education Program Specified in Paragraph (c) of this Rule) to provide eligible individuals another opportunity to elect to participate in the Maintaining Qualifications Program (“MQP”).