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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-05-28 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRISTINA MARIE RICESECRETARYIndividual | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | SECRETARY03/2019 | Schedule APDF page 74 |
| 2 | Ainslie SimmondsDIRECTORIndividual | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR03/2023 | Schedule APDF page 74 |
| 3 | CHRISTOPHER EDWARD VELLAPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSONIndividual | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CHAIRPERSON11/2023 | Schedule APDF page 74 |
| 4 | STEPHANIE MILLER PIERCEDIRECTORIndividual | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR12/2023 | Schedule APDF page 74 |
| 5 | DAVID JOHN DIPETRILLODIRECTORIndividual | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR12/2023 | Schedule APDF page 74 |
| 6 | MICHAEL NUZZODIRECTORIndividual | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR12/2023 | Schedule APDF page 74 |
| 7 | MBC INVESTMENTS CORPORATIONOWNERDomestic entity | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | OWNER01/2024 | Schedule APDF page 74 |
| 8 | KIMBERLY MACKENZIE-PERMANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER03/2024 | Schedule APDF page 74 |
| 9 | JAIME RENE UTANOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | BNY MELLON ADVISORS, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER09/2025 | Schedule APDF page 74 |
| 10 | THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATIONOWNERDomestic entity | BNY MELLON IHC, LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | OWNER12/2016 | Schedule BPDF page 74 |
| 11 | BNY MELLON IHC, LLCOWNERDomestic entity | MBC INVESTMENTS CORPORATION | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | OWNER04/2017 | Schedule BPDF page 74 |
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 5/28/2026 3:44:13 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 actions4 Yes1 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?Yes
- 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 actions2 Yes3 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?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 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?No
- 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 5 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 1THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATIONPDF pages 75–77
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION
- Regulator name — filed text
- U.S SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 6,600,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION ARISES OUT OF THE SEC'S ASSERTION THAT BNY MELLON FAILED TO PROPERLY INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY $14 BILLION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (THE "VIES") IN ITS CALCULATION OF RISK-BASED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS PRESENTED IN ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY REPORTS FILED WITH THE SEC. BEGINNING IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2010, THE SEC FOUND THAT BNY MELLON WAS REQUIRED TO CONSOLIDATE THE ACCOUNTS OF CERTAIN VIES - WHICH TOOK THE FORM OF COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS ("CLOS") - ONTO ITS BALANCE SHEET PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD IN JUNE 2009 (NOW CODIFIED IN ASC 810). AS A RESULT OF ASC 810, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT RISK-BASED CAPITAL RULES REQUIRED BNY MELLON TO INCLUDE THE ASSETS OF THESE VIES IN ITS RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS FOR PURPOSES OF CALCULATING ITS REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS. AS THE SEC ORDER RELATES, BNY MELLON, HOWEVER, DEVIATED FROM THE REGULATORY CAPITAL RULES WITHOUT THE NECESSARY AUTHORIZATION FROM THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD AND EXCLUDED THESE ASSETS FROM ITS REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS AFTER MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE VIES DID NOT POSE A RISK TO THE FIRM. THE SEC FOUND THAT (1) BNY MELLON'S EXCLUSION OF THE VIES CAUSED THE FIRM TO MISREPORT ITS RISK-BASED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS IN EACH OF ITS QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL REPORTS FROM THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2010 THROUGH THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2014, (2) THROUGHOUT THIS TIME PERIOD, BNY MELLON FAILED TO MAKE AND KEEP ACCURATE BOOKS AND RECORDS WITH RESPECT TO ITS RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS AND REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS, AND (3) BNY MELLON ALSO FAILED TO DEVISE AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM OF INTERNAL REGULATORY ACCOUNTING CONTROLS SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ASSURANCES THAT ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PREPARED IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE CRITERIA. ON JANUARY 12, 2017, THE SEC ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAD ENTERED INTO AN ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT ON A NEITHER-ADMIT-NOR-DENY BASIS WITH BNY MELLON IN WHICH BNY MELLON AGREED TO PAY $6.6 MILLION.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE SEC STAFF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 13(B)(2)(A) & (B) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR BOOKS AND RECORDS AND INTERNAL REGULATORY ACCOUNTING CONTROL DEFICIENCIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CALCULATION OF RISK-BASED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS PRESENTED IN ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY REPORTS FILED WITH THE SEC.
Sanction detail — filed text
A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,600,000. BNY MELLON WILL EFFECT PAYMENT ON A DATE TBD.
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:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
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)
U.S SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/12/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
SEC RELEASE NO. 34-79777; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING FILE NO. 3-17768
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
NOT 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):
THE SEC STAFF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 13(B)(2)(A) & (B) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR BOOKS AND RECORDS AND INTERNAL
REGULATORY ACCOUNTING CONTROL DEFICIENCIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CALCULATION OF RISK-BASED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS PRESENTED IN
ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY REPORTS FILED WITH THE SEC.
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:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/12/2017
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: $ 6,600,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
NOT APPLICABLE
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:
A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,600,000. BNY MELLON WILL EFFECT PAYMENT ON A DATE TBD.
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).
THIS ACTION ARISES OUT OF THE SEC'S ASSERTION THAT BNY MELLON FAILED TO PROPERLY INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY $14 BILLION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF
VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (THE "VIES") IN ITS CALCULATION OF RISK-BASED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS PRESENTED IN ANNUAL AND QUARTERLY
REPORTS FILED WITH THE SEC. BEGINNING IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2010, THE SEC FOUND THAT BNY MELLON WAS REQUIRED TO CONSOLIDATE THE
ACCOUNTS OF CERTAIN VIES - WHICH TOOK THE FORM OF COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS ("CLOS") - ONTO ITS BALANCE SHEET PURSUANT TO
APPLICABLE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD IN JUNE 2009 (NOW CODIFIED IN ASC 810). AS A RESULT OF ASC 810, IT
WAS DETERMINED THAT RISK-BASED CAPITAL RULES REQUIRED BNY MELLON TO INCLUDE THE ASSETS OF THESE VIES IN ITS RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS FOR
PURPOSES OF CALCULATING ITS REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS. AS THE SEC ORDER RELATES, BNY MELLON, HOWEVER, DEVIATED FROM THE REGULATORY
CAPITAL RULES WITHOUT THE NECESSARY AUTHORIZATION FROM THE FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD AND EXCLUDED THESE ASSETS FROM ITS REGULATORY
CAPITAL RATIOS AFTER MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE VIES DID NOT POSE A RISK TO THE FIRM. THE SEC FOUND THAT (1) BNY MELLON'S EXCLUSION OF
THE VIES CAUSED THE FIRM TO MISREPORT ITS RISK-BASED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS IN EACH OF ITS QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL REPORTS FROM THE THIRD
QUARTER OF 2010 THROUGH THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2014, (2) THROUGHOUT THIS TIME PERIOD, BNY MELLON FAILED TO MAKE AND KEEP ACCURATE BOOKS
AND RECORDS WITH RESPECT TO ITS RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS AND REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS, AND (3) BNY MELLON ALSO FAILED TO DEVISE AND MAINTAIN
A SYSTEM OF INTERNAL REGULATORY ACCOUNTING CONTROLS SUFFICIENT TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ASSURANCES THAT ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE
PREPARED IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE CRITERIA. ON JANUARY 12, 2017, THE SEC ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAD ENTERED INTO AN ADMINISTRATIVE
SETTLEMENT ON A NEITHER-ADMIT-NOR-DENY BASIS WITH BNY MELLON IN WHICH BNY MELLON AGREED TO PAY $6.6 MILLION.regulatory · block 2THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATIONPDF pages 77–79
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION
- Regulator name — filed text
- FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM (COLLECTIVELY, "FEDERAL RESERVE")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 3,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION ARISES OUT OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE'S ASSERTION THAT BNY MELLON FAILED TO PROPERLY INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY $14 BILLION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (THE "VIES") IN ITS CALCULATION OF ITS RISK-BASED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS. BEGINNING IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2010, THE FEDERAL RESERVE FOUND THAT BNY MELLON ACCOUNTED FOR THESE VIE ASSETS IN ITS "TRADING BOOK," WHEREIN IT ASSIGNED THE ASSETS A ZERO-RISK WEIGHTING UNDER A VALUE-AT-RISK MODEL. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BNY MELLON'S REGULATORY ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF THE VIE ASSETS WAS IMPROPER UNDER THEN-APPLICABLE BASEL I REGULATORY RISK CAPITAL RULES. AS THE FEDERAL RESERVE CONSENT ORDER RELATES, BNY MELLON DEVIATED FROM THE REGULATORY CAPITAL RULES WITHOUT THE NECESSARY AUTHORIZATION FROM THE FEDERAL RESERVE AND EXCLUDED THESE ASSETS FROM ITS REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS FOR NEARLY 14 QUARTERS, RESULTING IN BNY MELLON UNDERSTATING ITS RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS AND OVERSTATING ITS RISK-BASED CAPITAL RATIOS. THE FEDERAL RESERVE FOUND THAT THIS CONDUCT REPRESENTS OR RESULTED IN UNSAFE OR UNSOUND PRACTICES, AND A VIOLATION OF REGULATION Y OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS (12 C.F.R. § 225). ON JUNE 26, 2017, THE FEDERAL RESERVE ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAD ASSESSED BNY MELLON A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3 MILLION.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE FEDERAL RESERVE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF REGULATION Y OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS (12 C.F.R. § 225) FOR ITS REGULATORY ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (THE "VIES").
Sanction detail — filed text
A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000. BNY MELLON EFFECTED PAYMENT ON OR ABOUT JUNE 27, 2017.
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: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON 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) FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEW YORK AND BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM (COLLECTIVELY, "FEDERAL RESERVE") 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: NOT APPLICABLE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/26/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: DOCKET NO. 17-016-CMP-HC 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): NOT 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): THE FEDERAL RESERVE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF REGULATION Y OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS (12 C.F.R. § 225) FOR ITS REGULATORY ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (THE "VIES"). 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: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/26/2017 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: $ 3,000,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: NOT APPLICABLE 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: A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000. BNY MELLON EFFECTED PAYMENT ON OR ABOUT JUNE 27, 2017. 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). THIS ACTION ARISES OUT OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE'S ASSERTION THAT BNY MELLON FAILED TO PROPERLY INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY $14 BILLION OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES (THE "VIES") IN ITS CALCULATION OF ITS RISK-BASED REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS. BEGINNING IN THE THIRD QUARTER OF 2010, THE FEDERAL RESERVE FOUND THAT BNY MELLON ACCOUNTED FOR THESE VIE ASSETS IN ITS "TRADING BOOK," WHEREIN IT ASSIGNED THE ASSETS A ZERO-RISK WEIGHTING UNDER A VALUE-AT-RISK MODEL. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BNY MELLON'S REGULATORY ACCOUNTING TREATMENT OF THE VIE ASSETS WAS IMPROPER UNDER THEN-APPLICABLE BASEL I REGULATORY RISK CAPITAL RULES. AS THE FEDERAL RESERVE CONSENT ORDER RELATES, BNY MELLON DEVIATED FROM THE REGULATORY CAPITAL RULES WITHOUT THE NECESSARY AUTHORIZATION FROM THE FEDERAL RESERVE AND EXCLUDED THESE ASSETS FROM ITS REGULATORY CAPITAL RATIOS FOR NEARLY 14 QUARTERS, RESULTING IN BNY MELLON UNDERSTATING ITS RISK-WEIGHTED ASSETS AND OVERSTATING ITS RISK-BASED CAPITAL RATIOS. THE FEDERAL RESERVE FOUND THAT THIS CONDUCT REPRESENTS OR RESULTED IN UNSAFE OR UNSOUND PRACTICES, AND A VIOLATION OF REGULATION Y OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS (12 C.F.R. § 225). ON JUNE 26, 2017, THE FEDERAL RESERVE ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAD ASSESSED BNY MELLON A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3 MILLION.
regulatory · block 3THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATIONPDF pages 79–81
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION
- Regulator name — filed text
- U.K. FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FCA ISSUED THEIR DECISION ON 21 FEBRUARY 2019. THE FCA WILL PUBLISH A NON-CONFIDENTIAL VERSION OF ITS DECISION UNDER THE COMPETITION ACT 1998 IN DUE COURSE.
Other filed details
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ON 21 FEBRUARY 2019, THE UK FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY ("FCA") FOUND THAT NEWTON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED ("NIM"), THROUGH THE ACTIONS OF A FORMER EMPLOYEE IN 2014 AND 2015, SHARED INFORMATION WITH THREE OTHER UK INVESTMENT ADVISERS IN RELATION TO TWO INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS AND ONE PLACING BY UK ISSUERS BY DISCLOSING THE PRICE IT INTENDED TO PAY, OR ACCEPTING SUCH INFORMATION, OR BOTH, SHORTLY BEFORE THE SHARE PRICES WERE SET. THE FCA FOUND THAT PARTS OF THIS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE UK COMPETITION ACT 1998. NIM SELF- REPORTED THIS MATTER TO THE FCA FOLLOWING IDENTIFICATION OF THE ISSUE. THE FORMER EMPLOYEE'S ACTIONS CONTRAVENED NIM'S CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL STANDARDS, AND THE EMPLOYEE HAS SINCE BEEN DISMISSED. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION ("BNYM") WAS FOUND JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE BY REASON OF BEING NIM'S ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY. NEITHER BNYM NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES WAS INVOLVED IN ANY ASPECT OF THE RELEVANT CONDUCT AND THERE HAS BEEN NO ALLEGATION NOR NEGATIVE FINDING BY THE FCA IN RESPECT OF THE CONDUCT OF BNYM.
Sanction detail — filed text
NO SANCTIONS WERE IMPOSED.
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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:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
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)
U.K. FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FCA)
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
NO SANCTIONS WERE IMPOSED.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/29/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
CMP/01-2016/CA98
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
NOT 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):
ON 21 FEBRUARY 2019, THE UK FINANCIAL CONDUCT AUTHORITY ("FCA") FOUND THAT NEWTON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LIMITED ("NIM"), THROUGH THE
ACTIONS OF A FORMER EMPLOYEE IN 2014 AND 2015, SHARED INFORMATION WITH THREE OTHER UK INVESTMENT ADVISERS IN RELATION TO TWO INITIAL
PUBLIC OFFERINGS AND ONE PLACING BY UK ISSUERS BY DISCLOSING THE PRICE IT INTENDED TO PAY, OR ACCEPTING SUCH INFORMATION, OR BOTH,
SHORTLY BEFORE THE SHARE PRICES WERE SET. THE FCA FOUND THAT PARTS OF THIS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE UK COMPETITION ACT 1998. NIM SELF-
REPORTED THIS MATTER TO THE FCA FOLLOWING IDENTIFICATION OF THE ISSUE. THE FORMER EMPLOYEE'S ACTIONS CONTRAVENED NIM'S CODE OF CONDUCT
AND ETHICAL STANDARDS, AND THE EMPLOYEE HAS SINCE BEEN DISMISSED. THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION ("BNYM") WAS FOUND JOINTLY
AND SEVERALLY LIABLE BY REASON OF BEING NIM'S ULTIMATE PARENT COMPANY. NEITHER BNYM NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES WAS INVOLVED IN ANY ASPECT
OF THE RELEVANT CONDUCT AND THERE HAS BEEN NO ALLEGATION NOR NEGATIVE FINDING BY THE FCA IN RESPECT OF THE CONDUCT OF BNYM.
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:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/21/2019
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: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
NO SANCTIONS WERE IMPOSED.
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:
NO SANCTIONS WERE IMPOSED.
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 FCA ISSUED THEIR DECISION ON 21 FEBRUARY 2019. THE FCA WILL PUBLISH A NON-CONFIDENTIAL VERSION OF ITS DECISION UNDER THE COMPETITION
ACT 1998 IN DUE COURSE.regulatory · block 4PDF pages 81–83
- Regulator name — filed text
- U.S SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 200,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS ACTION ARISES OUT OF THE SEC'S ASSERTION THAT LOCKWOOD FAILED TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CLIENTS OR THEIR INVESTMENT ADVISERS WITH MATERIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIRD PARTY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' "TRADING AWAY" OR "STEP OUT TRADING" PRACTICES IN LOCKWOOD'S SPONSORED SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNT WRAP FEE PROGRAMS ("WRAP PROGRAMS") AND THE FULL EXTENT OF THE COSTS OF CHOOSING CERTAIN PORTFOLIO MANAGERS IN THOSE WRAP PROGRAMS. SPECIFICALLY, THE SEC DETERMINED THAT LOCKWOOD'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FAILED TO REQUIRE THAT MATERIAL INFORMATION ABOUT "TRADING AWAY" OR "STEP OUTS" (1) WOULD BE OBTAINED AND CONSIDERED BY LOCKWOOD PRIOR TO MAKING THE THIRD PARTY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FIRMS AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS IN ITS WRAP PROGRAMS AND/OR (2) WOULD BE DISCLOSED TO CLIENTS DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THEIR THIRD PARTY ADVISERS. LOCKWOOD OFFERED ITS WRAP PROGRAMS TO THIRD PARTY ADVISERS AND THEIR CLIENTS. IN THE WRAP PROGRAMS, THE INVESTMENTS WERE MANAGED BY THIRD PARTY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FIRMS PURSUANT TO INVESTMENT STRATEGIES SELECTED BY THE CLIENTS IN CONSULTATION WITH THEIR ADVISERS. LOCKWOOD AND THE OTHER PARTICIPATING FIRMS WERE COMPENSATED FOR THE ADVISORY, BROKERAGE AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES THAT THEY PROVIDED BY SHARING AN ANNUAL WRAP FEE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT. CERTAIN EXPENSES WERE NOT COVERED BY THE WRAP FEE, SUCH AS WHEN A PORTFOLIO MANAGER ELECTED TO DIRECT THE EXECUTION OF A TRADE THROUGH A BROKER-DEALER FIRM THAT WAS NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE WRAP PROGRAM. THIS PRACTICE WAS REFERRED TO AS "TRADING AWAY" OR "STEP OUT TRADING" AND IN MANY CASES RESULTED IN TRANSACTION COSTS BEING BORNE BY THE WRAP PROGRAM CLIENT IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL WRAP FEE. DESPITE PAYING THESE COSTS, WRAP PROGRAM CLIENTS WERE NOT NOTIFIED THAT PARTICULAR TRADES WERE "TRADED AWAY" NOR, IF APPLICABLE, INFORMATION ON HOW MUCH "STEP OUT TRADING" WOULD COST ON TOP OF THE WRAP FEE. BY CONTRACT, LOCKWOOD HAD ALLOCATED TO THE CLIENTS' ADVISERS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVALUATING THE SUITABILITY OF THE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS, BUT THE SEC STAFF FOUND THAT LOCKWOOD DID NOT PROVIDE THOSE ADVISERS WITH ENOUGH INFORMATION TO PERFORM THAT EVALUATION. LOCKWOOD SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT WHICH THE SEC HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. ON AUGUST 14, 2018, THE SEC ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAD ENTERED INTO AN ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT AND LOCKWOOD WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. LOCKWOOD SHALL PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO THE SEC.
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THE SEC STAFF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(4) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 ("ADVISERS ACT") AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER FOR LOCKWOOD'S FAILURE TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CLIENTS OR THEIR INVESTMENT ADVISERS WITH MATERIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIRD PARTY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' "TRADING AWAY" PRACTICES IN LOCKWOOD'S SPONSORED SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNT WRAP FEE PROGRAMS ("WRAP PROGRAMS") AND THE FULL EXTENT OF THE COSTS OF CHOOSING CERTAIN PORTFOLIO MANAGERS IN THOSE WRAP PROGRAMS.
Sanction detail — filed text
LOCKWOOD WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. LOCKWOOD SHALL PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO THE SEC. LOCKWOOD WILL EFFECT PAYMENT ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED.
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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)
U.S SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/14/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
SEC RELEASE NO. 4984; ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING FILE NO. 3-18638
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
NOT APPLICABLE
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNT WRAP PROGRAMS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SEC STAFF ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(4) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 ("ADVISERS ACT") AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER FOR
LOCKWOOD'S FAILURE TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CLIENTS OR THEIR INVESTMENT ADVISERS
WITH MATERIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIRD PARTY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' "TRADING AWAY" PRACTICES IN LOCKWOOD'S SPONSORED SEPARATELY MANAGED
ACCOUNT WRAP FEE PROGRAMS ("WRAP PROGRAMS") AND THE FULL EXTENT OF THE COSTS OF CHOOSING CERTAIN PORTFOLIO MANAGERS IN THOSE WRAP
PROGRAMS.
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:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/14/2018
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: $ 200,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
NOT APPLICABLE
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:
LOCKWOOD WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(4)
OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. LOCKWOOD SHALL PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 TO THE SEC.
LOCKWOOD WILL EFFECT PAYMENT ON A DATE TO BE DETERMINED.
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).
THIS ACTION ARISES OUT OF THE SEC'S ASSERTION THAT LOCKWOOD FAILED TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED
TO PROVIDE CLIENTS OR THEIR INVESTMENT ADVISERS WITH MATERIAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIRD PARTY PORTFOLIO MANAGERS' "TRADING AWAY" OR "STEP
OUT TRADING" PRACTICES IN LOCKWOOD'S SPONSORED SEPARATELY MANAGED ACCOUNT WRAP FEE PROGRAMS ("WRAP PROGRAMS") AND THE FULL EXTENT
OF THE COSTS OF CHOOSING CERTAIN PORTFOLIO MANAGERS IN THOSE WRAP PROGRAMS. SPECIFICALLY, THE SEC DETERMINED THAT LOCKWOOD'S POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES FAILED TO REQUIRE THAT MATERIAL INFORMATION ABOUT "TRADING AWAY" OR "STEP OUTS" (1) WOULD BE OBTAINED AND CONSIDERED BY
LOCKWOOD PRIOR TO MAKING THE THIRD PARTY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FIRMS AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS IN ITS WRAP PROGRAMS AND/OR (2) WOULD BE
DISCLOSED TO CLIENTS DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THEIR THIRD PARTY ADVISERS. LOCKWOOD OFFERED ITS WRAP PROGRAMS TO THIRD PARTY ADVISERS AND
THEIR CLIENTS. IN THE WRAP PROGRAMS, THE INVESTMENTS WERE MANAGED BY THIRD PARTY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FIRMS PURSUANT TO INVESTMENT
STRATEGIES SELECTED BY THE CLIENTS IN CONSULTATION WITH THEIR ADVISERS. LOCKWOOD AND THE OTHER PARTICIPATING FIRMS WERE COMPENSATED
FOR THE ADVISORY, BROKERAGE AND CUSTODIAL SERVICES THAT THEY PROVIDED BY SHARING AN ANNUAL WRAP FEE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE OF THE ASSETS
UNDER MANAGEMENT. CERTAIN EXPENSES WERE NOT COVERED BY THE WRAP FEE, SUCH AS WHEN A PORTFOLIO MANAGER ELECTED TO DIRECT THE
EXECUTION OF A TRADE THROUGH A BROKER-DEALER FIRM THAT WAS NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE WRAP PROGRAM. THIS PRACTICE WAS REFERRED TO AS
"TRADING AWAY" OR "STEP OUT TRADING" AND IN MANY CASES RESULTED IN TRANSACTION COSTS BEING BORNE BY THE WRAP PROGRAM CLIENT IN ADDITION
TO THE ANNUAL WRAP FEE. DESPITE PAYING THESE COSTS, WRAP PROGRAM CLIENTS WERE NOT NOTIFIED THAT PARTICULAR TRADES WERE "TRADED AWAY"
NOR, IF APPLICABLE, INFORMATION ON HOW MUCH "STEP OUT TRADING" WOULD COST ON TOP OF THE WRAP FEE. BY CONTRACT, LOCKWOOD HAD ALLOCATED
TO THE CLIENTS' ADVISERS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EVALUATING THE SUITABILITY OF THE PORTFOLIO MANAGERS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS, BUT THE SEC
STAFF FOUND THAT LOCKWOOD DID NOT PROVIDE THOSE ADVISERS WITH ENOUGH INFORMATION TO PERFORM THAT EVALUATION. LOCKWOOD SUBMITTED AN
OFFER OF SETTLEMENT WHICH THE SEC HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. ON AUGUST 14, 2018, THE SEC ANNOUNCED THAT IT HAD ENTERED INTO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE SETTLEMENT AND LOCKWOOD WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE
VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. LOCKWOOD SHALL PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$200,000 TO THE SEC.regulatory · block 5PDF pages 83–85
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON FEBRUARY 12, 2018 THE SEC ANNOUNCED THE SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE ("SCSD INITIATIVE"), A SELF-REPORTING INITIATIVE DIRECTED AT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, UNDER WHICH THE SEC DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT AGREED TO RECOMMEND FAVORABLE SETTLEMENT TERMS FOR ADVISERS WHO SELF-REPORT VIOLATIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS RELATING TO CERTAIN MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION AND DISCLOSURE ISSUES AND WHO PROMPTLY RETURN MONEY TO HARMED CLIENTS. LOCKWOOD VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATED IN THE SCSD INITIATIVE. IN CONNECTION WITH THE SCSD INITIATIVE, LOCKWOOD UNDERTOOK A REVIEW OF ITS DISCLOSURES, AND OF THE MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES RECOMMENDED TO, OR PURCHASED OR HELD BY, CLIENTS INVESTED IN LOCKWOOD PROGRAMS DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2014 AND SEPTEMBER 4, 2015; AND DETERMINED THAT, DURING THIS PERIOD, CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS PAID 12B-1 FEES TOTALING $45,872 TO PERSHING ADVISER SOLUTIONS, A BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATED WITH LOCKWOOD, WHEN A LOWER COST SHARE CLASS WAS AVAILABLE. LOCKWOOD VOLUNTARILY REPORTED THIS TO THE SEC PURSUANT TO THE SCSD INITIATIVE. ON MARCH 11, 2019, THE SEC ISSUED AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE AND DESIST PROCEEDINGS, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE AND DESIST ORDER AGAINST LOCKWOOD (THE "ORDER"), WHICH ORDER FOUND THAT LOCKWOOD VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. LOCKWOOD WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT; WAS CENSURED; AND WAS ORDERED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $45,872, TOGETHER WITH PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $6,315.98, AND TO DISTRIBUTE SUCH AMOUNTS TO AFFECTED CLIENTS.
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IA RELEASE 40-5287/MARCH 11, 2019: THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE AND DESIST PROCEEDINGS BE INSTITUTED AGAINST LOCKWOOD ADVISORS, INC. ("RESPONDENT"). BASED ON THIS ORDER, AND THE RESPONDENT'S OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, WHICH WAS SUBMITTED WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS SET FORTH IN THE ORDER, THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY THE RESPONDENT IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES AND THE FEES IT RECEIVED. AT TIMES DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, RESPONDENT PURCHASED, RECOMMENDED, OR HELD FOR ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER COST SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS FOR WHICH THE CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE, AND RESPONDENT'S AFFILIATE RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. RESPONDENT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV, OR OTHERWISE, THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS AFFILIATE'S RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT, RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
Sanction detail — filed text
TOTAL DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST: $52,187.98
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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)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, UNDERTAKINGS
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-19090
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Mutual Fund(s)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IA RELEASE 40-5287/MARCH 11, 2019: THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE AND DESIST PROCEEDINGS BE INSTITUTED AGAINST LOCKWOOD ADVISORS, INC. ("RESPONDENT"). BASED ON THIS ORDER, AND
THE RESPONDENT'S OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, WHICH WAS SUBMITTED WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS SET FORTH IN THE ORDER, THE
COMMISSION FINDS THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY THE RESPONDENT IN
CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES AND THE FEES IT RECEIVED. AT TIMES DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD,
RESPONDENT PURCHASED, RECOMMENDED, OR HELD FOR ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER
COST SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS FOR WHICH THE CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE, AND RESPONDENT'S AFFILIATE RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION
WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. RESPONDENT FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV, OR OTHERWISE, THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A)
ITS AFFILIATE'S RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT,
RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
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:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
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: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, UNDERTAKINGS
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:
TOTAL DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST: $52,187.98
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).
ON FEBRUARY 12, 2018 THE SEC ANNOUNCED THE SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE ("SCSD INITIATIVE"), A SELF-REPORTING INITIATIVE
DIRECTED AT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, UNDER WHICH THE SEC DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT AGREED TO RECOMMEND FAVORABLE SETTLEMENT TERMS FOR
ADVISERS WHO SELF-REPORT VIOLATIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS RELATING TO CERTAIN MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION AND
DISCLOSURE ISSUES AND WHO PROMPTLY RETURN MONEY TO HARMED CLIENTS. LOCKWOOD VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATED IN THE SCSD INITIATIVE. IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SCSD INITIATIVE, LOCKWOOD UNDERTOOK A REVIEW OF ITS DISCLOSURES, AND OF THE MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES
RECOMMENDED TO, OR PURCHASED OR HELD BY, CLIENTS INVESTED IN LOCKWOOD PROGRAMS DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2014 AND
SEPTEMBER 4, 2015; AND DETERMINED THAT, DURING THIS PERIOD, CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS PAID 12B-1 FEES TOTALING $45,872 TO PERSHING ADVISER
SOLUTIONS, A BROKER-DEALER AFFILIATED WITH LOCKWOOD, WHEN A LOWER COST SHARE CLASS WAS AVAILABLE. LOCKWOOD VOLUNTARILY REPORTED
THIS TO THE SEC PURSUANT TO THE SCSD INITIATIVE. ON MARCH 11, 2019, THE SEC ISSUED AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE AND DESIST
PROCEEDINGS, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE AND DESIST ORDER AGAINST LOCKWOOD (THE "ORDER"), WHICH
ORDER FOUND THAT LOCKWOOD VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. LOCKWOOD WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM
FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT; WAS CENSURED; AND WAS ORDERED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $45,872,
TOGETHER WITH PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $6,315.98, AND TO DISTRIBUTE SUCH AMOUNTS TO AFFECTED CLIENTS.* 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.