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 Key Investment Services LLC
Employee Growth by Quarter
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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 Key Investment Services LLC.
Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-06-30 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MATTHEW TODD GULLACHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER07/2019 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 2 | KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.SOLE OWNERDomestic entity | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE OWNER07/2019 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 3 | MARK ALLAN KOVACHICKCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTORIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR07/2019 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 4 | JOSEPH BRIEL SKARDAHEAD OF KEY WEALTH MANAGEMENTIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | HEAD OF KEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT04/2021 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 5 | GIUSEPPE NMN CALABRESECO- CEO/PRESIDENTIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CO- CEO/PRESIDENT08/2022 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 6 | SOLOMON LEE SCHMIDTCO- CEO/PRESIDENTIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CO- CEO/PRESIDENT08/2022 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 7 | BURTON BRUCE NICHOLAS HOTZCHIEF RISK OFFICERIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF RISK OFFICER08/2022 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 8 | PAULA MARIE JANOFSKYOPERATIONS OFFICERIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | OPERATIONS OFFICER01/2023 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 9 | MARK IVAN DOUCECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER05/2024 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 10 | JONATHAN MARC THEBERGECHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICERIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER07/2024 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 11 | ANDREW FONTANAROSACHIEF LEGAL OFFICERIndividual | KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER03/2026 | Schedule APDF page 38 |
| 12 | KEYCORPSOLE OWNERDomestic entity | KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE OWNER10/1998 | Schedule BPDF page 39 |
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 6/30/2026 1:23:04 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions3 Yes2 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory 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 actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 Yes
- 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?Yes
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 7 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 39–41
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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) 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 2PDF pages 41–43
- Regulator name — filed text
- U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 223,228.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN ON MAY 21, 2024, KIS CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER WITH THE SEC (THE "ORDER"), WHICH FOUND THAT KIS WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SEC'S FINDINGS, KIS HAS AGREED TO A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER, A CENSURE, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $223,228. ACCORDING TO THE ORDER, BETWEEN JUNE 30, 2020 AND FEBRUARY 2022, KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH REGULATION BI BY RECOMMENDING, THROUGH ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES AND INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES, THAT CERTAIN OF ITS BROKERAGE CUSTOMERS AND ADVISORY CLIENTS TRANSFER SECURITIES FROM KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES ACCOUNTS TO NEW INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS WITH KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' AFFILIATE KEY PRIVATE BANK, A WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM THAT IS PART OF THE SAME PARENT ORGANIZATION, WITHOUT DISCLOSING THAT THE REPRESENTATIVES WOULD RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR MAKING THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR ANY SECURITIES TRANSFERS, AND THEREFORE HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ORDER FURTHER FINDS THAT KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS UNDER REGULATION BI AND THE ADVISERS ACT WITH REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO TRANSFER SECURITIES OUT OF KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES BROKERAGE AND ADVISORY ACCOUNTS TO INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS HELD AT KEY PRIVATE BANK OR TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE ASSOCIATED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE SEC ENTERED AN ORDER (THE "ORDER") AGAINST KIS THAT ALLEGED THAT KIS WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. ACCORDING TO THE ORDER, BETWEEN JUNE 30, 2020 AND FEBRUARY 2022, KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH REGULATION BI BY RECOMMENDING, THROUGH ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES AND INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES, THAT CERTAIN OF ITS BROKERAGE CUSTOMERS AND ADVISORY CLIENTS TRANSFER SECURITIES FROM KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES ACCOUNTS TO NEW INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS WITH KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' AFFILIATE KEY PRIVATE BANK, A WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM THAT IS PART OF THE SAME PARENT ORGANIZATION, WITHOUT DISCLOSING THAT THE REPRESENTATIVES WOULD RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR MAKING THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR ANY SECURITIES TRANSFERS, AND THEREFORE HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ORDER FURTHER FINDS THAT KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS UNDER REGULATION BI AND THE ADVISERS ACT WITH REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO TRANSFER SECURITIES OUT OF KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES BROKERAGE AND ADVISORY ACCOUNTS TO INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS HELD AT KEY PRIVATE BANK OR TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE ASSOCIATED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Sanction detail — filed text
KIS CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER WITH THE SEC (THE "ORDER"), WHICH FOUND THAT KIS WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SEC'S FINDINGS, KIS HAS AGREED TO A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER, A CENSURE, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $223,228.
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) U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: CENSURE, CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/21/2024 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 3-21945 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Banking Products (Other than CD(s)) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE SEC ENTERED AN ORDER (THE "ORDER") AGAINST KIS THAT ALLEGED THAT KIS WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. ACCORDING TO THE ORDER, BETWEEN JUNE 30, 2020 AND FEBRUARY 2022, KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH REGULATION BI BY RECOMMENDING, THROUGH ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES AND INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES, THAT CERTAIN OF ITS BROKERAGE CUSTOMERS AND ADVISORY CLIENTS TRANSFER SECURITIES FROM KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES ACCOUNTS TO NEW INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS WITH KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' AFFILIATE KEY PRIVATE BANK, A WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM THAT IS PART OF THE SAME PARENT ORGANIZATION, WITHOUT DISCLOSING THAT THE REPRESENTATIVES WOULD RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR MAKING THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR ANY SECURITIES TRANSFERS, AND THEREFORE HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ORDER FURTHER FINDS THAT KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS UNDER REGULATION BI AND THE ADVISERS ACT WITH REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO TRANSFER SECURITIES OUT OF KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES BROKERAGE AND ADVISORY ACCOUNTS TO INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS HELD AT KEY PRIVATE BANK OR TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE ASSOCIATED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. 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): 05/21/2024 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: $ 223,228.00 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: KIS CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER WITH THE SEC (THE "ORDER"), WHICH FOUND THAT KIS WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SEC'S FINDINGS, KIS HAS AGREED TO A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER, A CENSURE, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $223,228. 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). IN ON MAY 21, 2024, KIS CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER WITH THE SEC (THE "ORDER"), WHICH FOUND THAT KIS WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SEC'S FINDINGS, KIS HAS AGREED TO A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER, A CENSURE, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $223,228. ACCORDING TO THE ORDER, BETWEEN JUNE 30, 2020 AND FEBRUARY 2022, KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH REGULATION BI BY RECOMMENDING, THROUGH ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES AND INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES, THAT CERTAIN OF ITS BROKERAGE CUSTOMERS AND ADVISORY CLIENTS TRANSFER SECURITIES FROM KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES ACCOUNTS TO NEW INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS WITH KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' AFFILIATE KEY PRIVATE BANK, A WEALTH MANAGEMENT FIRM THAT IS PART OF THE SAME PARENT ORGANIZATION, WITHOUT DISCLOSING THAT THE REPRESENTATIVES WOULD RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR MAKING THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND FOR ANY SECURITIES TRANSFERS, AND THEREFORE HAD A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ORDER FURTHER FINDS THAT KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES' DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS UNDER REGULATION BI AND THE ADVISERS ACT WITH REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS TO TRANSFER SECURITIES OUT OF KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES BROKERAGE AND ADVISORY ACCOUNTS TO INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS HELD AT KEY PRIVATE BANK OR TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS THE ASSOCIATED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
regulatory · block 3KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.PDF pages 43–45
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 566 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC. (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 4KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.PDF pages 45–46
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.
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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: 566 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC. (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 5PDF pages 46–48
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 100,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UITS RESULTING IN CUSTOMERS PAYING EXCESSIVE SALES CHARGES OF APPROXIMATELY $95,254.34. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM HAS ALREADY PAID RESTITUTION TO ALL AFFECTED CUSTOMERS IN ADDITION TO INTEREST OF $4,992.68. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSPS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS RECEIVED SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS ON ALL ELIGIBLE UIT PURCHASES.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $100,000 AND ORDERED TO PAY RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $100,247.02.
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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) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: N/A 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/27/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2014041678601 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Unit Investment Trust(s) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UITS RESULTING IN CUSTOMERS PAYING EXCESSIVE SALES CHARGES OF APPROXIMATELY $95,254.34. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM HAS ALREADY PAID RESTITUTION TO ALL AFFECTED CUSTOMERS IN ADDITION TO INTEREST OF $4,992.68. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WSPS REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS RECEIVED SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS ON ALL ELIGIBLE UIT PURCHASES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/27/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $100,000 AND ORDERED TO PAY RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $100,247.02. 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 48–50
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 425,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES THAT WERE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS SUITABILITY OBLIGATIONS WHEN RECOMMENDING CERTAIN UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS (UITS), WHICH INVESTED IN LEVERAGED CLOSED-END FUNDS. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM ALSO FAILED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE GUIDANCE OR TRAINING TO ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING SUPERVISORS, ABOUT THE POTENTIAL RISKS AND VOLATILITY OF THESE PRODUCTS. ALTHOUGH THE FIRM MANUALLY REVIEWED THESE TRANSACTIONS, IT FAILED TO IDENTIFY OR REASONABLY FOLLOW UP ON RED FLAGS IN APPROXIMATELY 100 RECOMMENDED PURCHASES OF UITS THAT RAISED SUITABILITY CONCERNS DUE TO THE CUSTOMER'S RISK TOLERANCE AND INVESTMENT PROFILE. THE FIRM HAS SINCE UNDERTAKEN SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS TO ADDRESS SUPERVISORY AND OPERATIONAL ISSUES THAT FINRA RAISED DURING ITS INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING INDEPENDENTLY RETAINING COMPLIANCE AND PRODUCT CONSULTANTS. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES THAT REQUIRED BOTH THE COLLECTION AND DOCUMENTATION OF CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC SUITABILITY FACTORS ON ACCOUNT UPDATE FORMS WHEN MAKING NEW RECOMMENDATIONS OF SECURITIES TO EXISTING CUSTOMERS. THE FIRM ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM BY AUTHORIZING REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES TO ENTER ACCOUNT UPDATE INFORMATION DIRECTLY INTO THE FIRM'S SYSTEM, WITH CONFIRMATIONS SENT TO THE CUSTOMERS, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, BLOCKING NEWLY SOLICITED TRADES UNTIL THE ACCOUNT UPDATE FORM HAD BEEN OBTAINED OR THE INFORMATION HAD BEEN OTHERWISE ENTERED INTO THE FIRM'S SYSTEMS. THE FINDINGS ALSO INCLUDED THAT THE FIRM PROVIDED INACCURATE INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS IN APPROXIMATELY 189 SWITCH DISCLOSURE LETTERS (SDLS) REGARDING THE SALES CHARGES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OF THE UITS. ALTHOUGH THE FIRM ALSO PROVIDED THE CUSTOMERS WITH A COPY OF THE PROSPECTUSES FOR THE UITS, WHICH INCLUDED A FEE TABLE, THE INACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE SDLS POTENTIALLY CONFUSED CERTAIN CUSTOMERS BY MAKING SWITCHING INTO THE NEW UIT APPEAR MORE FINANCIALLY ADVANTAGEOUS. THE FIRM'S COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFIED THROUGH ITS SURVEILLANCE FUNCTION THAT ITS SDLS WERE NOT ALWAYS DISCLOSING, COMPLETELY OR ACCURATELY, THE FEES ON UIT SWITCHES. THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT ISSUED GUIDANCE TO ITS SALES FORCE, INCLUDING GUIDANCE REGARDING THE CALCULATION OF FEES, WHICH REDUCED BUT DID NOT ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTION RATES PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED ON THE SDLS. THE FIRM EVENTUALLY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WHEN IT ELIMINATED THE MANUAL ESTIMATION AND TRANSCRIPTION OF SALES CHARGES AND/OR EXPENSES AND INSTEAD ATTACHED TO THE SDL A COPY OF THE FEE TABLE FROM THE UIT PROSPECTUS.
Sanction detail — filed text
AN AWC WAS ISSUED IN WHICH THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $425,000, ORDERED TO PAY $589,221.66, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS, ORDERED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT TO CUSTOMERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,169.40, PLUS INTEREST. THE FIRM IS ALSO REQUIRED, WITHIN 120 DAYS OF THE DATE THE AWC, TO CERTIFY IN WRITING TO FINRA THAT IT HAS IMPLEMENTED SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS EACH OF THE AREAS OF CONDUCT IDENTIFIED IN THE AWC, AND ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST (UIT) TRANSACTIONS. IN DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATE SANCTION IN THIS MATTER, FINRA CONSIDERED, AMONG OTHER FACTORS THAT THE FIRM PREVIOUSLY PAID $470,818.75 IN RESTITUTION TO COMPLAINING AND NON-COMPLAINING CUSTOMERS (THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO ALREADY RECEIVED PAYMENT FROM THE FIRM ARE NOT RECEIVING RESTITUTION AS PART OF THIS AWC).
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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) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/05/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2013039634703 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Unit Investment Trust(s) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES THAT WERE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS SUITABILITY OBLIGATIONS WHEN RECOMMENDING CERTAIN UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS (UITS), WHICH INVESTED IN LEVERAGED CLOSED-END FUNDS. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM ALSO FAILED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE GUIDANCE OR TRAINING TO ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING SUPERVISORS, ABOUT THE POTENTIAL RISKS AND VOLATILITY OF THESE PRODUCTS. ALTHOUGH THE FIRM MANUALLY REVIEWED THESE TRANSACTIONS, IT FAILED TO IDENTIFY OR REASONABLY FOLLOW UP ON RED FLAGS IN APPROXIMATELY 100 RECOMMENDED PURCHASES OF UITS THAT RAISED SUITABILITY CONCERNS DUE TO THE CUSTOMER'S RISK TOLERANCE AND INVESTMENT PROFILE. THE FIRM HAS SINCE UNDERTAKEN SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS TO ADDRESS SUPERVISORY AND OPERATIONAL ISSUES THAT FINRA RAISED DURING ITS INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING INDEPENDENTLY RETAINING COMPLIANCE AND PRODUCT CONSULTANTS. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ENFORCE ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES THAT REQUIRED BOTH THE COLLECTION AND DOCUMENTATION OF CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC SUITABILITY FACTORS ON ACCOUNT UPDATE FORMS WHEN MAKING NEW RECOMMENDATIONS OF SECURITIES TO EXISTING CUSTOMERS. THE FIRM ADDRESSED THE PROBLEM BY AUTHORIZING REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES TO ENTER ACCOUNT UPDATE INFORMATION DIRECTLY INTO THE FIRM'S SYSTEM, WITH CONFIRMATIONS SENT TO THE CUSTOMERS, AND AMONG OTHER THINGS, BLOCKING NEWLY SOLICITED TRADES UNTIL THE ACCOUNT UPDATE FORM HAD BEEN OBTAINED OR THE INFORMATION HAD BEEN OTHERWISE ENTERED INTO THE FIRM'S SYSTEMS. THE FINDINGS ALSO INCLUDED THAT THE FIRM PROVIDED INACCURATE INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS IN APPROXIMATELY 189 SWITCH DISCLOSURE LETTERS (SDLS) REGARDING THE SALES CHARGES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES OF THE UITS. ALTHOUGH THE FIRM ALSO PROVIDED THE CUSTOMERS WITH A COPY OF THE PROSPECTUSES FOR THE UITS, WHICH INCLUDED A FEE TABLE, THE INACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE SDLS POTENTIALLY CONFUSED CERTAIN CUSTOMERS BY MAKING SWITCHING INTO THE NEW UIT APPEAR MORE FINANCIALLY ADVANTAGEOUS. THE FIRM'S COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT IDENTIFIED THROUGH ITS SURVEILLANCE FUNCTION THAT ITS SDLS WERE NOT ALWAYS DISCLOSING, COMPLETELY OR ACCURATELY, THE FEES ON UIT SWITCHES. THE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT ISSUED GUIDANCE TO ITS SALES FORCE, INCLUDING GUIDANCE REGARDING THE CALCULATION OF FEES, WHICH REDUCED BUT DID NOT ELIMINATE THE EXCEPTION RATES PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED ON THE SDLS. THE FIRM EVENTUALLY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM WHEN IT ELIMINATED THE MANUAL ESTIMATION AND TRANSCRIPTION OF SALES CHARGES AND/OR EXPENSES AND INSTEAD ATTACHED TO THE SDL A COPY OF THE FEE TABLE FROM THE UIT PROSPECTUS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/05/2019 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: $ 425,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING; PLUS 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: AN AWC WAS ISSUED IN WHICH THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $425,000, ORDERED TO PAY $589,221.66, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS, ORDERED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT TO CUSTOMERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $134,169.40, PLUS INTEREST. THE FIRM IS ALSO REQUIRED, WITHIN 120 DAYS OF THE DATE THE AWC, TO CERTIFY IN WRITING TO FINRA THAT IT HAS IMPLEMENTED SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ADDRESS EACH OF THE AREAS OF CONDUCT IDENTIFIED IN THE AWC, AND ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST (UIT) TRANSACTIONS. IN DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATE SANCTION IN THIS MATTER, FINRA CONSIDERED, AMONG OTHER FACTORS THAT THE FIRM PREVIOUSLY PAID $470,818.75 IN RESTITUTION TO COMPLAINING AND NON-COMPLAINING CUSTOMERS (THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO ALREADY RECEIVED PAYMENT FROM THE FIRM ARE NOT RECEIVING RESTITUTION AS PART OF THIS AWC). 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).
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regulatory · block 7PDF pages 50–52
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE SEC PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT EMPLOYEES COMMUNICATED BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY BY PERSONAL TEXT MESSAGES ("OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS"). FROM AT LEAST JANUARY 2019, KIS AND KBCM EMPLOYEES SENT ANDRECEIVED OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS THAT RELATED TO THE BROKER-DEALER BUSINESSES OPERATEDBY KIS AND KBCM, AND WITH RESPECT TO KIS'S INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESSES RELATED TO RECOMMENDATIONS MADE OR PROPOSED TO BE MADE AND ADVICE GIVEN OR PROPOSED TO BE GIVEN.RESPONDENTS DID NOT MAINTAIN OR PRESERVE THE SUBSTANTIAL MAJORITY OF THESE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. RESPONDENTS' FAILURES WERE FIRM-WIDE AND INVOLVED EMPLOYEES AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF AUTHORITY. KIS'S AND KBCM'S SUPERVISORS, WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING JUNIOR EMPLOYEES, ROUTINELY COMMUNICATED OFF-CHANNEL USING THEIR PERSONAL DEVICES. IN FACT, MANAGING DIRECTORS THEMSELVES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH KIS AND KBCM'S POLICIES BY COMMUNICATING USING NON-KIS OR KBCM APPROVED METHODS ON THEIR PERSONAL DEVICES ABOUT KIS'S OR KBCM'S BROKER DEALER. KIS'S AND KBCM'SWIDESPREAD FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT PROHIBIT SUCH COMMUNICATIONS LED TO THEIR FAILURE TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THEIR EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT WITH RESPECT TO KIS AND KBCM. DURING THE TIME PERIOD THAT KIS AND KBCMFAILED TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES SENT AND RECEIVED RELATED TO KIS'S AND KBCM'S BROKER-DEALER AND KIS'S INVESTMENT ADVISER, KIS AND KBCM HAVE INITIATED A REVIEW OF THEIR RECORDKEEPING FAILURES AND BEGUN A PROGRAM OF REMEDIATION.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM IS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST; IS CENSURED; SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER; AND SHALL, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000,000 TO THE SEC. THE CIVIL PENALTY WAS PAID TO THE SEC ON 2/13/2024
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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):
02/09/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-21849
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):
THE SEC PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT EMPLOYEES COMMUNICATED BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY BY PERSONAL TEXT MESSAGES ("OFF-CHANNEL
COMMUNICATIONS"). FROM AT LEAST JANUARY 2019, KIS AND KBCM EMPLOYEES SENT ANDRECEIVED OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS THAT RELATED
TO THE BROKER-DEALER BUSINESSES OPERATEDBY KIS AND KBCM, AND WITH RESPECT TO KIS'S INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESSES RELATED TO
RECOMMENDATIONS MADE OR PROPOSED TO BE MADE AND ADVICE GIVEN OR PROPOSED TO BE GIVEN.RESPONDENTS DID NOT MAINTAIN OR
PRESERVE THE SUBSTANTIAL MAJORITY OF THESE WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS. RESPONDENTS' FAILURES WERE FIRM-WIDE AND INVOLVED
EMPLOYEES AT VARIOUS LEVELS OF AUTHORITY. KIS'S AND KBCM'S SUPERVISORS, WHO WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING JUNIOR EMPLOYEES,
ROUTINELY COMMUNICATED OFF-CHANNEL USING THEIR PERSONAL DEVICES. IN FACT, MANAGING DIRECTORS THEMSELVES FAILED TO COMPLY WITH
KIS AND KBCM'S POLICIES BY COMMUNICATING USING NON-KIS OR KBCM APPROVED METHODS ON THEIR PERSONAL DEVICES ABOUT KIS'S OR KBCM'S
BROKER DEALER. KIS'S AND KBCM'SWIDESPREAD FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT THEIR POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT PROHIBIT SUCH COMMUNICATIONS
LED TO THEIR FAILURE TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THEIR EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT WITH
RESPECT TO KIS AND KBCM. DURING THE TIME PERIOD THAT KIS AND KBCMFAILED TO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS
THAT THEIR EMPLOYEES SENT AND RECEIVED RELATED TO KIS'S AND KBCM'S BROKER-DEALER AND KIS'S INVESTMENT ADVISER, KIS AND KBCM HAVE
INITIATED A REVIEW OF THEIR RECORDKEEPING FAILURES AND BEGUN A PROGRAM OF REMEDIATION.
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):
02/09/2024
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: $ 10,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
INDEPENDANT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF SUPERVISORY, COMPLIANCE AND OTHER POLICY, PROCEDURES,
TRAINING, SURVEILLANCE, TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS REGARDING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATONS. ONE YEAR EVALUATION BY INDEPENDENT
CONSULTANT DISCIPLINE REPORTING REGARDING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS INTERNAL AUDIT REVIEW CERTIFICATION TO SEC REGARDING
THE UNDERTAKINGS IN THE ORDER
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
THE FIRM IS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST; IS CENSURED; SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER; AND
SHALL, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000,000 TO THE SEC. THE CIVIL PENALTY WAS PAID TO
THE SEC ON 2/13/2024
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).* 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.