Industry Governor (Large Firm Representative)Chief Operating Officer, Raymond James Financial Governor Since 2023Committees: Conflicts Committee (Chair), Executive Committee (Chair), Finance, Operations & Technology Committee (Chair), Regulatory Policy Committee (ex officio)Professional ExperienceRaymond James Financial Chief Operating Officer (2024 – present)President
About FINRAFINRA is a not-for-profit organization authorized by Congress that is dedicated to protecting investors and ensuring market integrity. It regulates one critical part of the securities industry—member brokerage firms doing business in the U.S.FINRA, overseen by the SEC, writes rules, examines for and enforces compliance with FINRA rules and federal securities laws, registers broker-
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This month, we are marking the 10th anniversary of the FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors—an important milestone for a critical service that FINRA provides to protect vulnerable investors and assist harmed investors. On this FINRA Unscripted podcast episode, we will be speaking with leaders from FINRA’s Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team—Elizabeth Yoka, the manager of VAST Intake, and Michael Paskin, the manager of the VAST Investigations, to discuss the Helpline and its 10 years of protecting investors.
On This PageFAQ Applicable to FINRA's Fingerprint ProcessFAQ Applicable to All FirmsFAQ Applicable to Broker-Dealers FirmsFAQ Applicable to Funding PortalsFAQ Applicable to Investment AdvisersFAQ Applicable to FINRA’s Fingerprint ProcessQ1: Which firm personnel are required to be fingerprinted?A1: Pursuant to Section 17(f)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (15 USC 78q(f)(2)),&
On October 2, 2023, FINRA will launch the new Fingerprint Program for Transfer Agents and Clearing Agencies (TA/CAs) as the SEC declared FINRA's updated Fingerprint Plan effective September 22, 2023. This Program outsources fingerprint processing to Sterling Identity (Sterling), the same FBI-approved channeler that processes fingerprints for broker-dealers on FINRA’s behalf.
What does Ombuds mean? Ombuds is a term originating from Sweden and means representative. The International Ombuds Association describes an ombuds as “one who assists individuals and groups in the resolution of conflicts or concerns.”
The following are former funding portal members of FINRA.Amplify Funding, LLCSEC File No.: 7-222330 E Liberty StAnn Arbor, MI 48104Avonto, LLCSEC File No.: 7-802435 E. North Street, Ste. 1108-178Greenville, SC 29615Bananafina LLC.SEC File No.: 7-2351065 NE 125th Street, Suite 300North Miami, FL 33161BaseNote LLCSEC File No.: 7-315340 S Lemon Avenue, #9290Walnut, CA 91789Bioverge Portal, LLCSEC
A crowdfunding intermediary must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a broker or as a funding portal and become a member of a national securities association (FINRA). The following crowdfunding intermediaries are registered with the SEC as funding portals and are funding portal members of FINRA.Learn more about funding portals.For broker-dealer firms, view the Broker
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