FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT NO. 2017054925801 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Chardan Capital Markets, LLC, Respondent Member Firm CRD No. 120128 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216 of FINRA’s Code of Procedure, Respondent Chardan Capital Markets, LLC (the “Firm,” “Respondent” or “Chardan”) submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (“AWC”) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule