Assets under management Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Private Funds
Private funds reported by Comprehensive Capital Management, Inc..
Employee Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.
Ownership
Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges
Reported ownership ranges
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Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Comprehensive Capital Management, Inc...
No indirect ownership information reported in the source’s Schedule B.
Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-06-04 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIMOTHY LIAM SMITHPRESIDENTIndividual | COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | PRESIDENT03/2002 | Schedule APDF page 25 |
| 2 | CHRISTINA LAUREN JENNINGSSHAREHOLDERIndividual | COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | 5% to less than 10%Code A | No | SHAREHOLDER03/2002 | Schedule APDF page 25 |
| 3 | SEAN MICHAEL JENNINGSSHAREHOLDERIndividual | COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | SHAREHOLDER03/2002 | Schedule APDF page 25 |
| 4 | TONYA MARIE COUTANTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER06/2021 | Schedule APDF page 25 |
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 6/4/2026 5:22:26 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 6 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 1PDF pages 26–28
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF BANKING
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON 1/27/2006, CCM EXECUTED A STIPULATION & AGREEMENT, FILE #ST-05-7224-S, TO SETTLE THIS MATTER, WHICH WAS COUNTERSIGNED BY THE BANKING COMMISSIONER ON 2/2/06.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FROM APPROXIMATELY 2002 TO 8/2005, CCM TRANSACTED BUSINESS AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER IN CT AT A TIME WHEN NO NOTICE FILING WAS MADE OR FEE REMITTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 36B-6(E) OF THE ACT AND; CCM ENGAGED AN UNREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER AGENT IN WOODBURY, CT FROM 8/2004 TO 8/2005
Sanction detail — filed text
TOTAL $3,000 PAID 1/31/2006, $1,500 ADMIN FINE FOR FAILING TO FILE TIMELY NOTICE, $1,000 ADMIN FINE FOR FAILING TO REGISTER IA AGENT, $500 FOR PAST DUE NOTICE FILING & REGISTRATION FEES
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) STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF BANKING 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: $2,500 FINE PLUS $500 PAST DUE NOTICE FILING & REGISTRATION FEES 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/08/2005 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: FILE # ST-05-7224-S 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): FROM APPROXIMATELY 2002 TO 8/2005, CCM TRANSACTED BUSINESS AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER IN CT AT A TIME WHEN NO NOTICE FILING WAS MADE OR FEE REMITTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 36B-6(E) OF THE ACT AND; CCM ENGAGED AN UNREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER AGENT IN WOODBURY, CT FROM 8/2004 TO 8/2005 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: Stipulation and Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/02/2006 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: $ 2,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: PAYMENT OF $500 REPRESENTING PAST DUE NOTICE FILING AND REGISTRATION FEES 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 $3,000 PAID 1/31/2006, $1,500 ADMIN FINE FOR FAILING TO FILE TIMELY NOTICE, $1,000 ADMIN FINE FOR FAILING TO REGISTER IA AGENT, $500 FOR PAST DUE NOTICE FILING & REGISTRATION FEES 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 1/27/2006, CCM EXECUTED A STIPULATION & AGREEMENT, FILE #ST-05-7224-S, TO SETTLE THIS MATTER, WHICH WAS COUNTERSIGNED BY THE BANKING COMMISSIONER ON 2/2/06.
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 28–30
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 120,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
TIMOTHY J. ROTH ("ROTH") IS A FORMER REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE WITH A BROKER-DEALER THAT WAS AFFILIATED WITH COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. AND WAS ALSO AN IAR OF COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. ON FEBRUARY 28, 2011, IMMEDIATELY UPON LEARNING THAT ROTH MISAPPROPRIATED FUNDS BELONGING TO COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.'S CLIENTS, COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. TERMINATED ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTH AND NOTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT. ROTH EVENTUALLY PLED GUILTY TO MAIL FRAUD AND MONEY LAUNDERING, AND WAS SENTENCED TO PRISON AND RESTITUTION. COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. ALSO TERMINATED ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS FORMER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR FAILURE TO MONITOR ROTH AND HIS ACTIVITIES. EFFECTIVE JULY 29, 2013, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") ISSUED AN "ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER" (THE "ORDER") AGAINST COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. THE ORDER INDICATES THAT COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. VIOLATED SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 AND THE RULES PROMULGATED THEREUNDER, WHICH VIOLATIONS ARE ALL BASED UPON OR RELATED TO ROTH'S FRAUDULENT ACTIONS AND/OR THE FORMER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER'S FAILURE TO SUPERVISE ROTH.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FAILURE TO SUPERVISE FORMER AFFILIATE WHO PLED GUILTY TO THEFT OF CLIENT FUNDS AND MONITOR HIS TRANSACTIONS / FAILURE TO REPORT CUSTODY AND UNDERGO ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS OF CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS CONTROLLED BY FORMER AFFILIATE
Sanction detail — filed text
SEE ABOVE
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)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
CEASE AND DESIST FROM FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 204 AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES 204 2(A)
(7), 204-2(A)(8), 204-2(A)(9), 204-2(A)(10), 204-2(E)(1), 206(4)-2, AND 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. CIVIL PENALTY OF $120,000 AGREEMENT TO RETAIN
INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT, REPORT TO SEC AND/OR ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/29/2013
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-15393
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):
FAILURE TO SUPERVISE FORMER AFFILIATE WHO PLED GUILTY TO THEFT OF CLIENT FUNDS AND MONITOR HIS TRANSACTIONS / FAILURE TO REPORT
CUSTODY AND UNDERGO ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS OF CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS CONTROLLED BY FORMER AFFILIATE
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):
07/29/2013
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: $ 120,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
CEASE AND DESIST FROM FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 204 AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES
204 2(A)(7), 204-2(A)(8), 204-2(A)(9), 204-2(A)(10), 204-2(E)(1), 206(4)-2, AND 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. AGREEMENT TO RETAIN INDEPENDENT
COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT, REPORT TO SEC AND/OR ADOPT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT.
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:
SEE ABOVE
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).
TIMOTHY J. ROTH ("ROTH") IS A FORMER REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE WITH A BROKER-DEALER THAT WAS AFFILIATED WITH COMPREHENSIVE
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. AND WAS ALSO AN IAR OF COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. ON FEBRUARY 28, 2011, IMMEDIATELY UPON
LEARNING THAT ROTH MISAPPROPRIATED FUNDS BELONGING TO COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.'S CLIENTS, COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT, INC. TERMINATED ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTH AND NOTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT. ROTH EVENTUALLY PLED GUILTY TO MAIL FRAUD
AND MONEY LAUNDERING, AND WAS SENTENCED TO PRISON AND RESTITUTION. COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. ALSO TERMINATED ITS
RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS FORMER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR FAILURE TO MONITOR ROTH AND HIS ACTIVITIES. EFFECTIVE JULY 29, 2013, THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC") ISSUED AN "ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT
TO SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A
CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER" (THE "ORDER") AGAINST COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. THE ORDER INDICATES THAT COMPREHENSIVE
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. VIOLATED SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 AND THE RULES PROMULGATED THEREUNDER,
WHICH VIOLATIONS ARE ALL BASED UPON OR RELATED TO ROTH'S FRAUDULENT ACTIONS AND/OR THE FORMER CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER'S
FAILURE TO SUPERVISE ROTH.regulatory · block 3PDF pages 30–31
- Regulator name — filed text
- PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. VOLUNTARILY PAID AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT TO RESOLVE THE MATTER.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FAILURE TO REGISTER AT LEAST ONE INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA BEFORE TRANSACTING BUSINESS THERE BETWEEN APRIL 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 2012.
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) PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: $10,000 ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/01/2012 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: APPROXIMATE TIME INVESTIGATION COMMENCED 4. Docket/Case Number: NONE 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): FAILURE TO REGISTER AT LEAST ONE INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA BEFORE TRANSACTING BUSINESS THERE BETWEEN APRIL 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 2012. 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): 08/07/2013 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). COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. VOLUNTARILY PAID AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT TO RESOLVE THE MATTER.
regulatory · block 4PDF pages 31–33
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
RESPONDENT HAS SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT (THE OFFER) WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, THE COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO IMPOSE THE SANCTIONS AGREED TO IN THE RESPONDENT'S OFFER. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED THAT RESPONDENT SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(2) OF THE ADVISERS ACT. RESPONDENT IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $83,401.41 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $10,230.70, AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT. RESPONDENT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE COMMISSION IS NOT IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY BASED UPON RESPONDENT'S SELF-REPORT IN THE SCSD INITIATIVE. RESPONDENT SELF-REPORTED TO THE COMMISSION THE VIOLATIONS DISCUSSED IN THIS ORDER PURSUANT TO THE DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT'S (THE "DIVISION") SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE ("SCSD INITIATIVE"). ACCORDINGLY, THIS ORDER AND RESPONDENT'S OFFER ARE BASED ON THE INFORMATION SELF-REPORTED BY RESPONDENT.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
SEC ADMIN RELEASE IA 40-5380 / SEPTEMBER 30, 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 COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. ("RESPONDENT"). ON THE BASIS OF THIS ORDER AND RESPONDENT'S OFFER, THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. ("CCM") IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES AND THE FEES ITS AFFILIATED BROKER RECEIVED PURSUANT TO RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ("12B-1 FEES"). AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 8, 2018 (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. RESPONDENT AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED BROKER RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. RESPONDENT FAILED TO DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, RESPONDENT AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED BROKER RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS TO INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES. AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT, RESPONDENT WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 206(2) OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE RESPONDENT SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) OF THE ADVISERS ACT. RESPONDENT IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $83,401.41 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $10,230.70, AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
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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:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/30/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-19547
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):
SEC ADMIN RELEASE IA 40-5380 / SEPTEMBER 30, 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 COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT,
INC. ("RESPONDENT"). ON THE BASIS OF THIS ORDER AND RESPONDENT'S OFFER, THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF
BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER COMPREHENSIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.
("CCM") IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES AND THE FEES ITS AFFILIATED BROKER RECEIVED PURSUANT
TO RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ("12B-1 FEES"). AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 8, 2018
(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. RESPONDENT
AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED BROKER RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. RESPONDENT FAILED TO DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM
ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE
CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, RESPONDENT AND/OR ITS AFFILIATED BROKER RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES FOR ADVISING
CLIENTS TO INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES. AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT, RESPONDENT WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION
206(2) 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):
09/30/2019
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:
UNDERTAKINGS AND PREJUDGEMENT INTEREST.
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 RESPONDENT SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS
206(2) OF THE ADVISERS ACT. RESPONDENT IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $83,401.41 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF
$10,230.70, AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
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).
RESPONDENT HAS SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT (THE OFFER) WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. IN VIEW OF THE
FOREGOING, THE COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO IMPOSE THE SANCTIONS AGREED TO IN THE RESPONDENT'S
OFFER. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS ORDERED THAT RESPONDENT SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY
FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(2) OF THE ADVISERS ACT. RESPONDENT IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $83,401.41 AND
PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $10,230.70, AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT. RESPONDENT
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE COMMISSION IS NOT IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY BASED UPON RESPONDENT'S SELF-REPORT IN THE SCSD INITIATIVE.
RESPONDENT SELF-REPORTED TO THE COMMISSION THE VIOLATIONS DISCUSSED IN THIS ORDER PURSUANT TO THE DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT'S
(THE "DIVISION") SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE ("SCSD INITIATIVE"). ACCORDINGLY, THIS ORDER AND RESPONDENT'S OFFER ARE
BASED ON THE INFORMATION SELF-REPORTED BY RESPONDENT.regulatory · block 5SMITH, TIMOTHY, LIAMPDF pages 33–35
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- SMITH, TIMOTHY, LIAM
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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: 1407004 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: SMITH, TIMOTHY, LIAM (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 6PDF pages 35–37
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 300,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SEC'S FINDINGS, CCM SETTLED WITH THE SEC AND CONSENTED TO AN ORDER FINDING THAT CCM VIOLATED SECTIONS 204(A), 206(2), AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES 204-2(A)(8) AND 206(4)-7, A CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $66,635 WITH INTEREST, AND A CIVIL PENALTY OF $300,000. CCM ALSO AGREED TO NOTIFY CERTAIN AFFECTED INVESTORS AND TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT.
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Description of allegations — filed text
ACCORDING TO THE SEC, FROM 2017 THROUGH MARCH 2021, CCM DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE FEE-RELATED INFORMATION AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CONCERNING COMMISSIONS PAID TO OUR AFFILIATED BROKER-DEALER AND ITS FINANCIAL ADVISORS. FURTHER, CCM'S ADVISORY AGREEMENTS INCLUDED LIABILITY DISCLAIMER LANGUAGE, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A HEDGE CLAUSE, WHICH COULD LEAD A CLIENT TO BELIEVE INCORRECTLY THAT THE CLIENT HAD WAIVED A NON-WAIVABLE CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THE ADVISER PROVIDED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW. THE SEC ALSO CONCLUDED THAT CCM FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS OF ITS DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNTS AND TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Sanction detail — filed text
IN FEBRUARY 2022, CCM PAID DISGORGEMENT OF $66,635 AND A CIVIL PENALTY OF $300,000. CCM BEGAN THE PROCESS OF DISTRIBUTING DISGORGEMENT AND ADDITIONAL INTEREST TO AFFECTED CLIENTS, WHICH IT EXPECTS TO COMPLETE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SEC ORDER.
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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 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) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: CENSURE, UNDERTAKINGS, INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT, DISGORGEMENT WITH INTEREST, AND CIVIL PENALTY. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/11/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING FILE NO. 3-20700 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Annuity(ies) - Variable Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ACCORDING TO THE SEC, FROM 2017 THROUGH MARCH 2021, CCM DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE FEE-RELATED INFORMATION AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST CONCERNING COMMISSIONS PAID TO OUR AFFILIATED BROKER-DEALER AND ITS FINANCIAL ADVISORS. FURTHER, CCM'S ADVISORY AGREEMENTS INCLUDED LIABILITY DISCLAIMER LANGUAGE, COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A HEDGE CLAUSE, WHICH COULD LEAD A CLIENT TO BELIEVE INCORRECTLY THAT THE CLIENT HAD WAIVED A NON-WAIVABLE CAUSE OF ACTION AGAINST THE ADVISER PROVIDED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW. THE SEC ALSO CONCLUDED THAT CCM FAILED TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS OF ITS DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNTS AND TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. 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: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/11/2022 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: $ 300,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT AND 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: IN FEBRUARY 2022, CCM PAID DISGORGEMENT OF $66,635 AND A CIVIL PENALTY OF $300,000. CCM BEGAN THE PROCESS OF DISTRIBUTING DISGORGEMENT AND ADDITIONAL INTEREST TO AFFECTED CLIENTS, WHICH IT EXPECTS TO COMPLETE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SEC ORDER. 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 SEC'S FINDINGS, CCM SETTLED WITH THE SEC AND CONSENTED TO AN ORDER FINDING THAT CCM VIOLATED SECTIONS 204(A), 206(2), AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULES 204-2(A)(8) AND 206(4)-7, A CENSURE, DISGORGEMENT OF $66,635 WITH INTEREST, AND A CIVIL PENALTY OF $300,000. CCM ALSO AGREED TO NOTIFY CERTAIN AFFECTED INVESTORS AND TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT.
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