From at least January 2006 to the present, Oppenheimer sent an estimated 167,000 account statements to more than 800 customers that misidentified collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) issued by private·entities (private label CMOs) as government agency bonds or corporate bonds. By making misleading statements in communications with customers, the firm violated NASD Rules 2210(d)(l) and 2110 and FINRA Rules 2210(d)(l) and 2010. The firm also violated NASD Rules 3110 and 2110 and FINRA Rules 4511 and 2010 by maintaining inaccurate customer account statements.

Ngo refused to provide information and documents and to appear for testimony requested pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210 in connection with an investigation into whether Ngo sold securities away from his member firm. As a result, Ngo violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010 and is barred from associating with any FINRA member in all capacities.