Assets under management Growth by Quarter
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Private Funds
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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-30 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLCSOLE LLC MEMBERDomestic entity | SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE LLC MEMBER10/2000 | Schedule APDF page 76 |
| 2 | GARY MICHAEL KRUEGERCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DIRECTORIndividual | SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND DIRECTOR10/2018 | Schedule APDF page 76 |
| 3 | RICHARD EDWARD MEYERSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERIndividual | SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER03/2021 | Schedule APDF page 76 |
| 4 | STEVEN MICHAEL EISENBERGHEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTIndividual | SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | No | HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT09/2022 | Schedule APDF page 76 |
| 5 | DANIEL EUGENE WRIGHTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER07/2023 | Schedule APDF page 76 |
| 6 | KEITH ANDREW PURCELLPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICERIndividual | SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | No | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER03/2024 | Schedule APDF page 76 |
| 7 | ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN, L.P. ("ABLP")SOLE MEMBERDomestic entity | ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE MEMBER08/2000 | Schedule BPDF page 76 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 3/30/2026 3:21:41 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions3 Yes2 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions3 Yes2 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?Yes
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 23 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPDF pages 77–79
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 104845 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 2PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATIONPDF pages 79–80
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 11869 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: PLANMEMBER SECURITIES CORPORATION (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 3EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLCPDF pages 80–82
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 6627 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 4PDF pages 82–84
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF OPTIONS EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE ACTS, PRACTICES, AND CONDUCT DESCRIBED BELOW CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF EXCHANGE RULE 3.6A BY SANFORD.. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 1, 2015, SANFORD FAILED TO QUALIFY AND REGISTER ONE (1) ASSOCIATED PERSON[1] AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER A SECOND ASSOCIATED PERSON AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER ITS CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CT) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. ALL NOTED INDIVIDUALS NOW APPROPRIATELY LICENSED PURSUANT TO CBOE RULE 3.6A.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE ACTS, PRACTICES, AND CONDUCT DESCRIBED BELOW CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF EXCHANGE RULE 3.6A BY SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 1, 2015, SANFORD FAILED TO QUALIFY AND REGISTER ONE (1) ASSOCIATED PERSON[1] AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER A SECOND ASSOCIATED PERSON AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER ITS CO- CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CT) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD.
Sanction detail — filed text
NONE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OF OPTIONS EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: $10,000 FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/26/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: STAR NO. 20150453074 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: REGISTRATIONS PURSUANT TO CBOE RULE 3.6A 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE ACTS, PRACTICES, AND CONDUCT DESCRIBED BELOW CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF EXCHANGE RULE 3.6A BY SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 1, 2015, SANFORD FAILED TO QUALIFY AND REGISTER ONE (1) ASSOCIATED PERSON[1] AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER A SECOND ASSOCIATED PERSON AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER ITS CO- CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CT) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/23/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: NONE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE ACTS, PRACTICES, AND CONDUCT DESCRIBED BELOW CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF EXCHANGE RULE 3.6A BY SANFORD.. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 1, 2015, SANFORD FAILED TO QUALIFY AND REGISTER ONE (1) ASSOCIATED PERSON[1] AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER A SECOND ASSOCIATED PERSON AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER ITS CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CT) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. ALL NOTED INDIVIDUALS NOW APPROPRIATELY LICENSED PURSUANT TO CBOE RULE 3.6A.
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 84–86
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 100,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDINGS. THE FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $57,500, AND IS REQUIRED TO REVISE CERTAIN WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC ("SCB" OR THE "FIRM") CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS, THAT SCB SUBMITTED MILLIONS OF TRANSACTIONS WITH DISCONTINUED ACCOUNT TYPE INDICATOR ("ATIS") FOR COMPARISON AND/OR SETTLEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NYSE RULE 132 PERTAINING TO THE SUBMISSION OF ATI CODES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THROUGH INFORMATION MEMO 02-59 (DECEMBER 17, 2002), NYSE PROVIDED TO MEMBER FIRMS A LIST OF ATIS THAT FIRMS WERE REQUIRED TO USE IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH NYSE RULE 132. NYSE ISSUED UPDATED GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF ATIS IN, INTER ALIA, NYSE INFORMATION MEMOS 12-25 (OCTOBER 9, 2012) AND 16-2 (FEBRUARY 29, 2016) ("IM 16- 2"). THE SUBMISSION OF ACCURATE ATIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE, AMONG OTHER REASONS, NYSE AND FINRA USE AUDIT TRAIL DATA IN THE SURVEILLANCE REVIEW PROCESS, AND INACCURACIES IN THAT DATA CAN HAMPER THE ABILITY TO DETECT POTENTIALLY VIOLATIVE CONDUCT OR CREATE FALSE POSITIVE ALERTS REQUIRING THE UNNECESSARY EXPENDITURE OF RESOURCES. IM 16-2 SET FORTH "THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR DEFINITIONS OF ACCOUNT TYPE INDICATORS FOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS MANDATED UNDER EXCHANGE RULES." PURSUANT TO THE MEMO, THE NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE ATIS WAS REDUCED TO FOUR, AND MEMBER FIRMS WERE REQUIRED TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF ATI "Y" (AMONG OTHER DISCONTINUED ATIS) AS OF AUGUST 1, 2016. SCB FAILED TO IDENTIFY IM 16-2 OR THE RELEVANT CHANGES TO COMPLIANCE WITH NYSE RULE 132, AND, AS A RESULT, FAILED TO EFFECT REQUIRED CHANGES TO ITS TRADING INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NYSE RULE 132. AS A RESULT, SCB SUBMITTED MORE THAN 24 MILLION ORDERS WITH THE ATI "Y" IN VIOLATION OF NYSE RULES 132 AND 7.33. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT ALTHOUGH SCB SUBMITTED MORE THAN 24 MILLION ORDERS WITH INACCURATE ATI CODES, IT FAILED TO IDENTIFY AND/OR SELF-REPORT ANY OF THESE VIOLATIONS IN PART BECAUSE THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW ATIS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 132 AND GUIDANCE SET FORTH IN IM 16-2. MOREOVER, THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES DID NOT SET FORTH A REASONABLY DESIGNED SUPERVISORY SYSTEM FOR MONITORING REGULATORY RULE CHANGES AND/OR GUIDANCE OR FOR IMPLEMENTING APPROPRIATE SYSTEM CHANGES RESULTING THEREFROM. ACCORDINGLY, SCB FAILED TO IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS, INCLUDING A SEPARATE SYSTEM OF FOLLOW-UP AND REVIEW, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NYSE RULES 132 AND 7.33 (FOR CERTAIN ORDERS SENT AFTER JULY 27, 2017), IN VIOLATION OF NYSE RULE 3110.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDINGS. THE FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $57,500, AND IS REQUIRED TO REVISE CERTAIN WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/13/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2019-01-00042
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
UNSPECIFIED SECURITIES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC ("SCB" OR THE "FIRM") CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO
THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS, THAT SCB SUBMITTED MILLIONS OF TRANSACTIONS WITH DISCONTINUED ACCOUNT TYPE INDICATOR ("ATIS") FOR
COMPARISON AND/OR SETTLEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS REASONABLY
DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NYSE RULE 132 PERTAINING TO THE SUBMISSION OF ATI CODES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THROUGH
INFORMATION MEMO 02-59 (DECEMBER 17, 2002), NYSE PROVIDED TO MEMBER FIRMS A LIST OF ATIS THAT FIRMS WERE REQUIRED TO USE IN ORDER
TO COMPLY WITH NYSE RULE 132. NYSE ISSUED UPDATED GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF ATIS IN, INTER ALIA, NYSE INFORMATION MEMOS 12-25
(OCTOBER 9, 2012) AND 16-2 (FEBRUARY 29, 2016) ("IM 16- 2"). THE SUBMISSION OF ACCURATE ATIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE, AMONG OTHER
REASONS, NYSE AND FINRA USE AUDIT TRAIL DATA IN THE SURVEILLANCE REVIEW PROCESS, AND INACCURACIES IN THAT DATA CAN HAMPER THE
ABILITY TO DETECT POTENTIALLY VIOLATIVE CONDUCT OR CREATE FALSE POSITIVE ALERTS REQUIRING THE UNNECESSARY EXPENDITURE OF
RESOURCES. IM 16-2 SET FORTH "THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR DEFINITIONS OF ACCOUNT TYPE INDICATORS FOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
MANDATED UNDER EXCHANGE RULES." PURSUANT TO THE MEMO, THE NUMBER OF ACCEPTABLE ATIS WAS REDUCED TO FOUR, AND MEMBER FIRMS
WERE REQUIRED TO DISCONTINUE THE USE OF ATI "Y" (AMONG OTHER DISCONTINUED ATIS) AS OF AUGUST 1, 2016. SCB FAILED TO IDENTIFY IM 16-2
OR THE RELEVANT CHANGES TO COMPLIANCE WITH NYSE RULE 132, AND, AS A RESULT, FAILED TO EFFECT REQUIRED CHANGES TO ITS TRADING
INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH NYSE RULE 132. AS A RESULT, SCB SUBMITTED MORE THAN 24 MILLION ORDERS WITH THE ATI "Y"
IN VIOLATION OF NYSE RULES 132 AND 7.33. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT ALTHOUGH SCB SUBMITTED MORE THAN 24 MILLION ORDERS WITH
INACCURATE ATI CODES, IT FAILED TO IDENTIFY AND/OR SELF-REPORT ANY OF THESE VIOLATIONS IN PART BECAUSE THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW ATIS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 132 AND GUIDANCE SET FORTH IN IM 16-2. MOREOVER, THE
FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES DID NOT SET FORTH A REASONABLY DESIGNED SUPERVISORY SYSTEM FOR MONITORING REGULATORY
RULE CHANGES AND/OR GUIDANCE OR FOR IMPLEMENTING APPROPRIATE SYSTEM CHANGES RESULTING THEREFROM. ACCORDINGLY, SCB FAILED TO
IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE SYSTEMS AND CONTROLS, INCLUDING A SEPARATE SYSTEM OF FOLLOW-UP AND REVIEW, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE
COMPLIANCE WITH NYSE RULES 132 AND 7.33 (FOR CERTAIN ORDERS SENT AFTER JULY 27, 2017), IN VIOLATION OF NYSE RULE 3110.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/13/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKING
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDINGS.
THE FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $57,500, AND IS REQUIRED TO REVISE CERTAIN WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDINGS. THE
FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $57,500, AND IS REQUIRED TO REVISE CERTAIN WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.regulatory · block 6PDF pages 86–88
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASDAQ PHLX LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 27,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ACCURATELY RECORD THE ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS IT HAD ROUTED TO FLOOR BROKERS AT PHLX AND VARIOUS OTHER NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGES FOR EXECUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") AND SUPERVISORY SYSTEM APPLICABLE TO THE HANDLING OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH, AND TO DETECT AND PREVENT, INSOFAR AS PRACTICABLE, VIOLATIONS OF,THE APPLICABLE RECORDKEEPING PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND PHLX RULES THAT REQUIRE THE ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION OF THE ORDER RECEIPT AND TRANSMISSION TIMES OF OPTIONS ORDERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S WSPS DID NOT INCLUDE ANY REVIEW FOR THE ACCURACY OF ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS HANDLED BY THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $85,000, OF WHICH $27,500 SHALL BE PAID TO PHLX. THE BALANCE OF THE FINE SHALL BE PAID TO NYSE ARCA, INC, NYSE AMERICAN LLC, AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC IS CONDITIONED UPON ACCEPTANCE OF SIMILAR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS IN RELATED MATTERS BETWEEN THE FIRM AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC, NYSE ARCA, INC. AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NASDAQ PHLX LLC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/08/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2018057171902
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Options
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO
ACCURATELY RECORD THE ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS IT HAD ROUTED TO FLOOR BROKERS AT
PHLX AND VARIOUS OTHER NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGES FOR EXECUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
("WSPS") AND SUPERVISORY SYSTEM APPLICABLE TO THE HANDLING OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE
COMPLIANCE WITH, AND TO DETECT AND PREVENT, INSOFAR AS PRACTICABLE, VIOLATIONS OF,THE APPLICABLE RECORDKEEPING PROVISIONS OF
THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND PHLX RULES THAT REQUIRE THE ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION OF THE ORDER RECEIPT AND TRANSMISSION TIMES
OF OPTIONS ORDERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S WSPS DID NOT INCLUDE ANY REVIEW FOR THE ACCURACY OF ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER
TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS HANDLED BY THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/08/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 27,500.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $85,000, OF WHICH $27,500 SHALL BE PAID TO PHLX. THE BALANCE OF THE FINE SHALL BE PAID TO NYSE
ARCA, INC, NYSE AMERICAN LLC, AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC IS CONDITIONED UPON ACCEPTANCE OF SIMILAR
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS IN RELATED MATTERS BETWEEN THE FIRM AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC, NYSE ARCA, INC. AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).Show 17 more source blocks
regulatory · block 7PDF pages 88–90
- Regulator name — filed text
- CHICAGO BOARD OF OPTIONS EXCHANGE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE ACTS, PRACTICES, AND CONDUCT DESCRIBED BELOW CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF EXCHANGE RULE 3.6A BY SANFORD.. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 1, 2015, SANFORD FAILED TO QUALIFY AND REGISTER ONE (1) ASSOCIATED PERSON[1] AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER ( ) 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER A SECOND ASSOCIATED PERSON AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER ITS CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CT) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. ALL NOTED INDIVIDUALS NOW APPROPRIATELY LICENSED PURSUANT TO CBOE RULE 3.6A.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE ACTS, PRACTICES, AND CONDUCT DESCRIBED BELOW CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF EXCHANGE RULE 3.6A BY SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 1, 2015, SANFORD FAILED TO QUALIFY AND REGISTER ONE (1) ASSOCIATED PERSON[1] AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER A SECOND ASSOCIATED PERSON AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER ITS CO- CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CT) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD.
Sanction detail — filed text
NONE
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) CHICAGO BOARD OF OPTIONS EXCHANGE 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: $10,000 FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/26/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: STAR NO. 20150453074 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: REGISTRATIONS PURSUANT TO CBOE RULE 3.6A 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE ACTS, PRACTICES, AND CONDUCT DESCRIBED BELOW CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF EXCHANGE RULE 3.6A BY SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 1, 2015, SANFORD FAILED TO QUALIFY AND REGISTER ONE (1) ASSOCIATED PERSON[1] AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER A SECOND ASSOCIATED PERSON AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER ITS CO- CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CT) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/23/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: NONE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE ACTS, PRACTICES, AND CONDUCT DESCRIBED BELOW CONSTITUTE VIOLATIONS OF EXCHANGE RULE 3.6A BY SANFORD.. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT JANUARY 1, 2015, SANFORD FAILED TO QUALIFY AND REGISTER ONE (1) ASSOCIATED PERSON[1] AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER ( ) 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER A SECOND ASSOCIATED PERSON AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER PRINCIPAL (TP) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. FROM ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 13, 2013 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 2, 2014, SANFORD FAILED TO REGISTER ITS CO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AS A PROPRIETARY TRADER COMPLIANCE OFFICER (CT) WITH THE EXCHANGE IN WEBCRD. ALL NOTED INDIVIDUALS NOW APPROPRIATELY LICENSED PURSUANT TO CBOE RULE 3.6A.
regulatory · block 8PDF pages 90–91
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED EDGX RULE 2.3(C) FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015 AND 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED EDGX RULE 2.3(C) FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015 AND 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/23/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
RESULT OF THE 2015 FINRA CYCLE EXAMINATION
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2016051337106
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED EDGX RULE 2.3(C) FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015 AND 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) FOR THE
PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES
PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/09/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED EDGX RULE 2.3(C) FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015 AND 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) FOR THE
PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES
PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).regulatory · block 9PDF pages 91–93
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE EDGA EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED EDGA RULE 2.3(C) FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015 AND 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED EDGA RULE 2.3(C) FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015 AND 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE EDGA EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE AND FINE $5,000.00
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/23/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
ISSUE NOTED DURING 2015 FINRA CYCLE EXAMINATION
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2015045281607
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED EDGA RULE 2.3(C) FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015 AND 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) FOR THE
PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES
PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/09/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED EDGA RULE 2.3(C) FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015 AND 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) FOR THE
PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES
PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).regulatory · block 10PDF pages 93–95
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE BYX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED BYX RULE 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED BYX RULE 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE BYX EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE AND FINE $5,000.00
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/23/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
ISSUE NOTED DURING 2015 FINRA CYCLE EXAMINATION
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2016051337103
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED BYX RULE 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES
PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/09/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED BYX RULE 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES
PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).regulatory · block 11PDF pages 95–97
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED BZX RULE 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED BZX RULE 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE AND FINE $5,000.00
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/23/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
ISSUE NOTED DURING 2015 FINRA CYCLE EXAMINATION
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2016051337104
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED BZX RULE 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES
PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/09/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED BZX RULE 2.5, INTERPRETATION .01(D) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES
PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).regulatory · block 12PDF pages 97–99
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE ARCA, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE ARCA RULE 22.1(A) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE ARCA RULE 22.1(A) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NYSE ARCA, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE AND FINE $5,000.00
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/23/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
ISSUE NOTED DURING 2015 FINRA CYCLE EXAMINATION
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20160513371
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE ARCA RULE 22.1(A) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL
WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/16/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE ARCA RULE 22.1(A) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL
WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).regulatory · block 13PDF pages 99–100
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE AMERICAN LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 3,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Other
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE MATTER WAS RESOLVED WITH A MINOR RULE VIOLATION PLAN LETTER.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DOCUMENT SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND KEEP CURRENT WRITTEN COMPLIANCE AND SUPERVISORY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RECORDKEEPING PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE THE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS OF CUSTOMERS' ELECTRONIC OPTIONS ORDERS, IN VIOLATION OF NYSE AMERICAN RULE 320. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT IT CONDUCTED A REVIEW FOR THE ACCURACY OF ORDER TIMESTAMPS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS FINED $3,500.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NYSE AMERICAN LLC 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/09/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2021069337201 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DOCUMENT SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND KEEP CURRENT WRITTEN COMPLIANCE AND SUPERVISORY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RECORDKEEPING PROVISIONS THAT REQUIRE THE PROPER MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS OF CUSTOMERS' ELECTRONIC OPTIONS ORDERS, IN VIOLATION OF NYSE AMERICAN RULE 320. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT IT CONDUCTED A REVIEW FOR THE ACCURACY OF ORDER TIMESTAMPS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Other 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/09/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 3,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS FINED $3,500. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE MATTER WAS RESOLVED WITH A MINOR RULE VIOLATION PLAN LETTER.
regulatory · block 14PDF pages 100–102
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE ARCA, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 27,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ACCURATELY RECORD THE ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS IT HAD ROUTED TO FLOOR BROKERS AT NYSE ARCA AND VARIOUS OTHER NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGES FOR EXECUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS"), AND A SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS AND THE OPERATION OF ITS BUSINESS. SUCH SYSTEM MUST BE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE RECORDKEEPING PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND NYSE ARCA RULES THAT REQUIRE THE ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION OF THE ORDER RECEIPT AND TRANSMISSION TIMES OF OPTIONS ORDERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S WSPS DID NOT INCLUDE ANY REVIEW FOR THE ACCURACY OF ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS HANDLED BY THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $85,000, OF WHICH $27,500 SHALL BE PAID TO NYSE ARCA. THE BALANCE OF THE FINE SHALL BE PAID TO NYSE AMERICAN LLC, NASDAQ PHLX LLC, AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC IS CONDITIONED UPON ACCEPTANCE OF SIMILAR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS IN RELATED MATTERS BETWEEN THE FIRM AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC, NASDAQ PHLX LLC AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NYSE ARCA, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/08/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2018057171904
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Options
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO
ACCURATELY RECORD THE ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS IT HAD ROUTED TO FLOOR BROKERS AT
NYSE ARCA AND VARIOUS OTHER NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGES FOR EXECUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN
WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS"), AND A SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS AND
THE OPERATION OF ITS BUSINESS. SUCH SYSTEM MUST BE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE RECORDKEEPING
PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND NYSE ARCA RULES THAT REQUIRE THE ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION OF THE ORDER RECEIPT AND
TRANSMISSION TIMES OF OPTIONS ORDERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S WSPS DID NOT INCLUDE ANY REVIEW FOR THE ACCURACY OF ORDER RECEIPT
AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS HANDLED BY THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/08/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 27,500.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $85,000, OF WHICH $27,500 SHALL BE PAID TO NYSE ARCA. THE BALANCE OF THE FINE SHALL BE PAID TO
NYSE AMERICAN LLC, NASDAQ PHLX LLC, AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC IS CONDITIONED UPON ACCEPTANCE OF SIMILAR
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS IN RELATED MATTERS BETWEEN THE FIRM AND NYSE AMERICAN LLC, NASDAQ PHLX LLC AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).regulatory · block 15PDF pages 102–104
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE BYX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 9,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), BYX RULES 11.9(D)(1) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE OCTOBER 17, 2014), 11.9(D) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 17, 2014), 5.1, AND 3.1.
Sanction detail — filed text
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER ("CRO") OF BYX, A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE BYX EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/29/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THIS REPRESENTS THE DATE OF THE "WELLS" LETTER IN WHICH FINRA INFORMED US OF IT RECOMMENDATION THAT DISCIPLINARY ACTION BE
BROUGHT AGAINST THE FIRM.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2015045281605
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED
FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS
WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF
INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS
AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO
ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE
FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH
THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611.
SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT
PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), BYX RULES 11.9(D)(1)
(FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE OCTOBER 17, 2014), 11.9(D) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 17, 2014), 5.1, AND 3.1.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/21/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 9,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN
PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER ("CRO") OF BYX, A
REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE,
SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL
TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A
REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED
PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.regulatory · block 16PDF pages 104–106
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 9,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), EDGX RULES 11.5(D) (1) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE OCTOBER 29, 2014), 11.8(C) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 29, 2014), 5.1, AND 3.1.
Sanction detail — filed text
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER ("CRO") OF EDGX, A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE EDGX EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/29/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THIS REPRESENTS THE DATE OF THE "WELLS" LETTER IN WHICH FINRA INFORMED US OF IT RECOMMENDATION THAT DISCIPLINARY ACTION BE
BROUGHT AGAINST THE FIRM.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2015045281607
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED
FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS
WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF
INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS
AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO
ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE
FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH
THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611.
SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT
PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), EDGX RULES 11.5(D)
(1) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE OCTOBER 29, 2014), 11.8(C) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 29, 2014), 5.1, AND 3.1.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/21/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 9,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN
PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER ("CRO") OF EDGX, A
REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE,
SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL
TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A
REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED
PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.regulatory · block 17PDF pages 106–108
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 9,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), BZX RULES 11.9(D)(1) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE OCTOBER 17, 2014), 11.9(D) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 17, 2014), 5.1, AND 3.1.
Sanction detail — filed text
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER ("CRO") OF BZX, A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE BZX EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/29/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THIS REPRESENTS THE DATE OF THE "WELLS" LETTER IN WHICH FINRA INFORMED US OF IT RECOMMENDATION THAT DISCIPLINARY ACTION BE
BROUGHT AGAINST THE FIRM.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2015045281604
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED
FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS
WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF
INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS
AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO
ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE
FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH
THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611.
SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT
PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), BZX RULES 11.9(D)(1)
(FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE OCTOBER 17, 2014), 11.9(D) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER OCTOBER 17, 2014), 5.1, AND 3.1.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/21/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 9,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN
PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER ("CRO") OF BZX, A
REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE,
SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL
TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A
REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED
PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.regulatory · block 18PDF pages 108–110
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 6,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXECUTED ONE ORDER INTERNALLY BY TRADING AS PRINCIPAL OR CROSSING THE ORDER AS AGENT, THUS ACTING AS A TRADING CENTER, BUT FAILED TO SIMULTANEOUSLY SEND INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO ONE OR MORE MARKETS DISPLAYING BETTER-PRICED QUOTATIONS, RESULTING IN A TRADE-THROUGH, IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(A). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 ISOS TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD- PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), NASD RULE 3010(A) AND (B) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2014), FINRA RULES 3110(A) AND (B) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 1, 2014) AND 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WSPS WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPHS I.A.13-14. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE NATIONAL ADJUDICATORY COUNCIL ("NAC"), A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/29/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THIS REPRESENTS THE DATE OF THE "WELLS" LETTER IN WHICH FINRA INFORMED US OF IT RECOMMENDATION THAT DISCIPLINARY ACTION BE
BROUGHT AGAINST THE FIRM.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2015045281603
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXECUTED ONE
ORDER INTERNALLY BY TRADING AS PRINCIPAL OR CROSSING THE ORDER AS AGENT, THUS ACTING AS A TRADING CENTER, BUT FAILED TO
SIMULTANEOUSLY SEND INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO ONE OR MORE MARKETS DISPLAYING BETTER-PRICED QUOTATIONS, RESULTING IN A
TRADE-THROUGH, IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(A). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE
FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 ISOS TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS.
SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY
CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE.
ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET
FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT
WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES,
CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-
PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN
VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), NASD RULE 3010(A) AND (B) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2014), FINRA RULES
3110(A) AND (B) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 1, 2014) AND 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/26/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 6,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WSPS WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPHS I.A.13-14. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR
DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE NATIONAL ADJUDICATORY COUNCIL ("NAC"), A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT
TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED
LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG,
PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS
TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.regulatory · block 19PDF pages 110–112
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE AMERICAN LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 27,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ACCURATELY RECORD THE ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS IT HAD ROUTED TO FLOOR BROKERS AT NYSE AMERICAN AND VARIOUS OTHER NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGES FOR EXECUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS"), AND A SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS AND THE OPERATION OF ITS BUSINESS. SUCH SYSTEM MUST BE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE RECORDKEEPING PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND NYSE AMERICAN RULES THAT REQUIRE THE ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION OF THE ORDER RECEIPT AND TRANSMISSION TIMES OF OPTIONS ORDERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S WSPS DID NOT INCLUDE ANY REVIEW FOR THE ACCURACY OF ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS HANDLED BY THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $85,000, OF WHICH $27,500 SHALL BE PAID TO NYSE AMERICAN. THE BALANCE OF THE FINE SHALL BE PAID TO NYSE ARCA, INC, NASDAQ PHLX LLC, AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC IS CONDITIONED UPON ACCEPTANCE OF SIMILAR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS IN RELATED MATTERS BETWEEN THE FIRM AND NYSE ARCA, INC., NASDAQ PHLX LLC AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NYSE AMERICAN LLC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/08/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2018057171903
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Options
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO
ACCURATELY RECORD THE ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS IT HAD ROUTED TO FLOOR BROKERS AT
NYSE AMERICAN AND VARIOUS OTHER NATIONAL SECURITIES EXCHANGES FOR EXECUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND
MAINTAIN WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS"), AND A SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF ITS ASSOCIATED
PERSONS AND THE OPERATION OF ITS BUSINESS. SUCH SYSTEM MUST BE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE
RECORDKEEPING PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND NYSE AMERICAN RULES THAT REQUIRE THE ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION OF
THE ORDER RECEIPT AND TRANSMISSION TIMES OF OPTIONS ORDERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM'S WSPS DID NOT INCLUDE ANY REVIEW FOR THE
ACCURACY OF ORDER RECEIPT AND ORDER TRANSMISSION TIMES OF MANUAL OPTIONS ORDERS HANDLED BY THE FIRM.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/08/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 27,500.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $85,000, OF WHICH $27,500 SHALL BE PAID TO NYSE AMERICAN. THE BALANCE OF THE FINE SHALL BE
PAID TO NYSE ARCA, INC, NASDAQ PHLX LLC, AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC. ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC IS CONDITIONED UPON ACCEPTANCE OF
SIMILAR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS IN RELATED MATTERS BETWEEN THE FIRM AND NYSE ARCA, INC., NASDAQ PHLX LLC AND NASDAQ ISE, LLC.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).regulatory · block 20PDF pages 112–114
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE ARCA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 6,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), NYSE ARCA EQUITIES RULES 7.31(JJ) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE APRIL 23, 2015), 7.31(E)(2) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER APRIL 23, 2015) AND NYSE ARCA EQUITIES RULE 6.18.
Sanction detail — filed text
SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC SHALL REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS THE SUPERVISORY DEFICIENCIES DESCRIBED IN THIS DECISION AND ENSURE IT HAS IMPLEMENTED CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CITED HEREIN. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF THIS DECISION, A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE FIRM'S REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (I) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (II) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS THE DEFICIENCIES AS INDICATED ABOVE; AND (III) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NYSE ARCA 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: CENSURE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/29/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: THIS REPRESENTS THE DATE OF THE "WELLS" LETTER IN WHICH FINRA INFORMED US OF IT RECOMMENDATION THAT DISCIPLINARY ACTION BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE FIRM. 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015045281601 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), NYSE ARCA EQUITIES RULES 7.31(JJ) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE APRIL 23, 2015), 7.31(E)(2) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER APRIL 23, 2015) AND NYSE ARCA EQUITIES RULE 6.18. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/26/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 6,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC SHALL REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS THE SUPERVISORY DEFICIENCIES DESCRIBED IN THIS DECISION AND ENSURE IT HAS IMPLEMENTED CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CITED HEREIN. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF THIS DECISION, A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE FIRM'S REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (I) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (II) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS THE DEFICIENCIES AS INDICATED ABOVE; AND (III) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.
regulatory · block 21PDF pages 114–116
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 6,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), NYSE RULES 13 (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE JULY 13, 2015), 13(E)(3) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER JULY 13, 2015), NYSE RULES 342 (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2014), AND 3110 (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 1, 2014).
Sanction detail — filed text
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WSPS WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC, A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE- DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE LLC 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: CENSURE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/29/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: THIS REPRESENTS THE DATE OF THE "WELLS" LETTER IN WHICH FINRA INFORMED US OF IT RECOMMENDATION THAT DISCIPLINARY ACTION BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE FIRM. 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015045281603 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), NYSE RULES 13 (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE JULY 13, 2015), 13(E)(3) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER JULY 13, 2015), NYSE RULES 342 (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2014), AND 3110 (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER DECEMBER 1, 2014). 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/26/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 6,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WSPS WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF THE DATE OF THE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC, A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE- DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.
regulatory · block 22PDF pages 116–118
- Regulator name — filed text
- CBOE EDGA EXCHANGE, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 9,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), EDGA RULES 11.5(D) (1) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE NOVEMBER 13, 2014), 11.8(C) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 13, 2014), 5.1, AND 3.1.
Sanction detail — filed text
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER ("CRO") OF EDGA, A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE, SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
CBOE EDGA EXCHANGE, INC.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/29/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THIS REPRESENTS THE DATE OF THE "WELLS" LETTER IN WHICH FINRA INFORMED US OF IT RECOMMENDATION THAT DISCIPLINARY ACTION BE
BROUGHT AGAINST THE FIRM.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2015045281606
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIODS OF OCTOBER 1, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2015, AND JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, THE FIRM EXPERIENCED
FIVE SYSTEM PROBLEMS THAT CAUSED THE FIRM TO ROUTE APPROXIMATELY 2,404 INTERMARKET SWEEP ORDERS (ISOS) TO MARKET CENTERS
WITHOUT ROUTING ADDITIONAL ISOS TO ONE OR MORE PROTECTED QUOTATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE VIOLATIVE ISOS WERE SENT AS A RESULT OF
INCOMPLETE SNAPSHOTS, DROPPED MARKET DATA FEEDS, AND ERRONEOUSLY CONFIGURED SYSTEMS THAT AFFECTED BOOK-BUILDING FUNCTIONS
AND CAUSED MISSING TAGS THAT IDENTIFIED A SECURITY'S LISTING EXCHANGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO
ESTABLISH THAT THE ISOS IT ROUTED MET THE DEFINITIONAL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN EXCHANGE ACT RULE 600(B)(30). ADDITIONALLY, THE
FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WAS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH
THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE EXCHANGE'S RULES, CONCERNING COMPLIANCE WITH EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611.
SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO REVIEW THE DATA IT RECEIVED FROM ITS THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDER TO ENSURE THAT THE RELEVANT
PROTECTED QUOTATIONS WERE BEING CAPTURED. THE FIRM WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF EXCHANGE ACT RULE 611(C), EDGA RULES 11.5(D)
(1) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING BEFORE NOVEMBER 13, 2014), 11.8(C) (FOR CONDUCT OCCURRING ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 13, 2014), 5.1, AND 3.1.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/21/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 9,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
AN UNDERTAKING TO REVISE THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") WITH RESPECT TO THE AREAS DESCRIBED IN
PARAGRAPH I.A.5. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE CHIEF REGULATORY OFFICER ("CRO") OF EDGA, A
REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMPLIANCE ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF ENFORCEMENT, 15200 OMEGA DRIVE,
SUITE 300, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850, A SIGNED, DATED LETTER, OR AN E-MAIL FROM A WORK-RELATED ACCOUNT OF THE REGISTERED PRINCIPAL
TO MARKETREGULATIONCOMP@FINRA.ORG, PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (1) A REFERENCE TO THIS MATTER; (2) A
REPRESENTATION THAT THE FIRM HAS REVISED ITS WSPS TO ADDRESS THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DEFICIENCIES; AND (3) THE DATE THE REVISED
PROCEDURES WERE IMPLEMENTED.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ALL MATTERS HAVE BEEN REMEDIATED.regulatory · block 23PDF pages 118–119
- Regulator name — filed text
- NYSE AMERICAN LLC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE AMERICAN RULE 341(A) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR "THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE AMERICAN RULE 341(A) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
NYSE AMERICAN LLC
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE AND FINE $5,000.00
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/23/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
ISSUE NOTED DURING 2015 FINRA CYCLE EXAMINATION
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2016051337102
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE AMERICAN RULE 341(A) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL
WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/22/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
CENSURE AND $5,000.00 FINE
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
DURING THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2013 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2015 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO. LLC ("BERNSTEIN" OR
"THE FIRM") VIOLATED NYSE AMERICAN RULE 341(A) BY ALLOWING AN EMPLOYEE TO ACT AS A SUPERVISOR AND GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL
WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SECURITIES PRINCIPAL QUALIFICATION (SERIES 24).* Metrics are based on the latest available data, including Form ADV filings, brochures, and relationship summaries pulled from the SEC IAPD, and may be subject to change. Learn what is included in the Rialytix data. Please refer to the firm's official disclosures for the most accurate information using their CRD number. This is not investment advice.