Firm profile

Capitol Securities Management, Inc..

GLEN ALLEN, VACRD 14169Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since March 16, 1992SEC # 801-41033Latest ADV March 31, 2026

Capitol Securities Management, Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in Glen Allen, VA. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated March 31, 2026, reports $2.2B in regulatory assets under management, 170 employees, 38 offices, and 3,970 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$2.2B
Employees
170
Offices
38 offices
Total Clients
3,970

Associated firm names

3 names listed
  • CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
  • IFS SECURITIES, INC.
  • FS SECURITIES, INC.

Leadership

3 roles identified
CEOJoseph Aristotle Jianos
CCOKatherine Rose Hallberg
COOJames Louis Wallace

Advisory services offered

6 types reported
Educational seminars/workshops
Financial Planning Services
Pension consulting services

Fee models offered

3 types reported
Asset based fees
Fixed fees
Hourly charges

Offices & Contact

Primary office

GLEN ALLEN, Virginia, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

Virginia

GLEN ALLENPrimary office · CHARLOTTESVILLE · RESTON · LEESBURG · MARTINSVILLE · SUFFOLK

Connecticut

GLASTONBURY

Florida

TAMPA · LAKE MARY

Maryland

SALISBURY · FREDERICK

Massachusetts

WORCESTER · BOSTON · WELLESLEY · WOBURN

New Jersey

MARMORA · TOMS RIVER · MORRISTOWN

New York

PEARL RIVER · MELVILLE · ROCHESTER

North Carolina

WILMINGTON · MOREHEAD CITY

South Carolina

ANDERSON · COLUMBIA

25 office records listed · 38 total offices reported. 1 additional office addresses are undisclosed and are not mapped. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

ADV profile links

Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$2.2Bas of March 31, 2026
Discretionary85.2%
$1.8B
85% of total RAUM85.2%
Non-discretionary14.8%
$319M
15% of total RAUM14.8%
Regulatory assets under management are split between discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 47.6% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
47.6%
1,890
2
HNWI
32.4%
1,287
3
Irrevocable Trusts/Estates
18.3%
725
4
Corporations
0.8%
32
5
Pension Plans
0.5%
18

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$2.2B
Total Accounts3,970
10Y AUM Change+$1.4B (+186.7%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Capitol Securities Management, Inc..

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees170
Clients per Employee23:1
10Y Employee Change-25 (-12.8%)

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

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
CS FINANCIAL GROUP INC.Direct owner · Schedule AInterest in CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.
75%+
JOSEPH ARISTOTLE JIANOSIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in CS FINANCIAL GROUP INC.
50% to < 75%

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 Capitol Securities Management, Inc...

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-31 · Schedules A and B

7 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1JOSEPH ARISTOTLE JIANOSCHAIRMAN & CEOIndividualCAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHAIRMAN & CEO03/1989Schedule APDF page 39
2CS FINANCIAL GROUP INC.HOLDING COMPANYDomestic entityCAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.75% or moreCode EYesHOLDING COMPANY11/2006Schedule APDF page 39
3KATHERINE ROSE HALLBERGCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualCAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NANoCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER01/2012Schedule APDF page 39
4EDWARD LEE WETHERELLCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICERIndividualCAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NANoCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER04/2019Schedule APDF page 39
5JAMES LOUIS WALLACECHIEF OPERATING OFFICERIndividualCAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NANoCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER04/2021Schedule APDF page 39
6IRINA ZUBOVDIRECTOR OF FINANCEIndividualCAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.Less than 5%Code NANoDIRECTOR OF FINANCE03/2022Schedule APDF page 39
7JOSEPH ARISTOTLE JIANOSSHAREHOLDER- CEOIndividualCS FINANCIAL GROUP INC.50% to less than 75%Code DYesSHAREHOLDER- CEO11/2006Schedule 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 3/31/2026 1:43:47 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.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies1 Yes1 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?Yes
BMisdemeanors1 Yes1 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?Yes
  • 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 actions3 Yes1 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?Yes
  • 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?Yes
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 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.

criminal · block 1PDF pages 40–41
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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.A. or 11.B. of Form ADV.
Criminal
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.A(1)
11.A(2)
11.B(1)
11.B(2)
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. 
Multiple counts of the same charge arising out of the same event(s) should be reported on the same DRP. Unrelated criminal actions, including separate cases arising out of the same event, must be reported on
separate DRPs. Use this DRP to report all charges arising out of the same event. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to the items listed above.
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:
6010416
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
FUMO, JOSEPH, J
(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.
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.  If charge(s) were brought against an organization over which you or an advisory affiliate exercise(d) control: Enter organization name, whether or not the organization was an investment-related business and your
or the advisory affiliate's position, title, or relationship. 
2.
Formal Charge(s) were brought in: (include name of Federal, Military, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case number). 
3.
Event Disclosure Detail (Use this for both organizational and individual charges.)
A. Date First Charged (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
B.
Event Disclosure Detail (include Charge(s)/Charge Description(s), and for each charge provide: (1) number of counts, (2) felony or misdemeanor, (3) plea for each charge, and (4) product type if charge is
investment-related). 
C.
Did any of the Charge(s) within the Event involve a felony? 
 Yes
 No
D.
Current status of the Event? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
E.
Event Status Date (complete unless status is Pending) (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Disposition Disclosure Detail: 

Include for each charge (a) Disposition Type (e.g., convicted, acquitted, dismissed, pretrial, etc.), (b) Date, (c) Sentence/Penalty, (d) Duration (if sentence - suspension, probation, etc.), (e) Start Date of Penalty, (f)
Penalty/Fine Amount, and (g) Date Paid. 
5.
Provide a brief summary of circumstances leading to the charge(s) as well as the disposition. Include the relevant dates when the conduct which was the subject of the charge(s) occurred. (Your response must fit
within the space provided.)
regulatory · block 1SCHERWA, TIMOTHY, JAYPDF pages 41–42
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
SCHERWA, TIMOTHY, JAY
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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:
2743773
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
SCHERWA, TIMOTHY, JAY
(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 2STEIN, ROBERT, GERALDPDF pages 42–44
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
STEIN, ROBERT, GERALD
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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:
869186
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
STEIN, ROBERT, GERALD
(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 3PDF pages 44–45
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 470,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

FOR PURPOSES OF SETTLING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED RULE VIOLATIONS, WHICH WERE IDENTIFIED DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL FINRA INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED BETWEEN 2008 AND 2014, CSM AGREED TO ENTER INTO THE AWC, THUS NEITHER ADMITTING NOR DENYING THE FINDINGS.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

SUITABILITY OF REVERSE CONVERTIBLE NOTES AND RELATED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES; IMPLEMENTATION OF AML PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE DEPOSIT AND SALE OF LOW PRICED SECURITIES; CIP PROCEDURES RELATED TO INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTS; APPLICATION OF SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN UIT AND MUTUAL FUND PURCHASES AND RELATED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES; COMMISSION CHARGES ON CERTAIN EQUITY TRADES AND SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES RELATED TO MONITORING THOSE CHARGES; SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES RELATED TO PRIVATE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS; AND FAILURE TO FILE AN APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FOR A NEW BUSINESS ACTIVITY.

Sanction detail — filed text

THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $470,000, AND ORDERED TO PAY $226,448.90 PLUS INTEREST TO CUSTOMERS.
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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) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
N/A
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10/20/2015
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2011025548801
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
REVERSE CONVERTIBLE NOTES; UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS; LOW PRICED SECURITIES; MUTUAL FUNDS;EQUITIES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
SUITABILITY OF REVERSE CONVERTIBLE NOTES AND RELATED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES; IMPLEMENTATION OF AML PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE DEPOSIT AND SALE OF LOW PRICED SECURITIES; CIP
PROCEDURES RELATED TO INSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTS; APPLICATION OF SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN UIT AND MUTUAL FUND PURCHASES AND RELATED SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES; COMMISSION
CHARGES ON CERTAIN EQUITY TRADES AND SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES RELATED TO MONITORING THOSE CHARGES; SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES RELATED TO PRIVATE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS; AND FAILURE TO
FILE AN APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FOR A NEW BUSINESS ACTIVITY.
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):
10/20/2015
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 470,000.00
 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 $470,000, AND ORDERED TO PAY $226,448.90 PLUS INTEREST TO CUSTOMERS.
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).
FOR PURPOSES OF SETTLING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED RULE VIOLATIONS, WHICH WERE IDENTIFIED DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL FINRA INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED BETWEEN 2008 AND 2014, CSM AGREED TO ENTER
INTO THE AWC, THUS NEITHER ADMITTING NOR DENYING THE FINDINGS.
regulatory · block 4PDF pages 45–47
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 100,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

FOR PURPOSES OF SETTLING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED RULE VIOLATIONS, WHICH WERE IDENTIFIED DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL FINRA INSPECTIONS. CSM AGREED TO ENTER INTO THE AWC, THUS NEITHER ADMITTING NOR DENYING THE FINDINGS.
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, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) REASONABLY DESIGNED TO DETECT AND PREVENT UNSUITABLE SHORT-TERM TRADING IN UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS (UITS). THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM HAD NO PROCEDURES TO SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SUITABILITY CONCERNS RAISED BY SHORT-TERM TRADING IN UITS. WHILE THE FIRM INSTITUTED A POLICY REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF A UIT SWITCH FORM TO DETECT THE PREMATURE SALES OF UITS, THE POLICY WAS NOT ENFORCED. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM HAD NO SURVEILLANCE OR EXCEPTION REPORTS DESIGNED TO DETECT UNSUITABLE SHORT-TERM TRADING OF UITS. AT LEAST THREE FIRM REPRESENTATIVES RECOMMENDED AND EFFECTED SHORT-TERM TRADES OF UITS IN THEIR CUSTOMERS' ACCOUNTS. IN ADDITION, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THESE REPRESENTATIVES RECOMMENDED THAT THEIR CUSTOMERS USE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SHORT-TERM SALE OF A UIT TO PURCHASE ANOTHER UIT WITH IDENTICAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES. AS A RESULT OF THIS TRADING, CUSTOMERS PAID EXCESS SALES CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $44,740.33. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO RETAIN INSTANT MESSAGES FROM EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING ITS SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE STAFF.

Sanction detail — filed text

THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $100,000, AND ORDERED TO PAY $44,740.33, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS.
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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): 
05/25/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2017052215401
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND
WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) REASONABLY DESIGNED TO DETECT AND PREVENT UNSUITABLE SHORT-TERM TRADING IN UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS (UITS). THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM HAD
NO PROCEDURES TO SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS THE SUITABILITY CONCERNS RAISED BY SHORT-TERM TRADING IN UITS. WHILE THE FIRM INSTITUTED A POLICY REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF A UIT SWITCH FORM TO
DETECT THE PREMATURE SALES OF UITS, THE POLICY WAS NOT ENFORCED. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM HAD NO SURVEILLANCE OR EXCEPTION REPORTS DESIGNED TO DETECT UNSUITABLE SHORT-TERM TRADING OF
UITS. AT LEAST THREE FIRM REPRESENTATIVES RECOMMENDED AND EFFECTED SHORT-TERM TRADES OF UITS IN THEIR CUSTOMERS' ACCOUNTS. IN ADDITION, ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THESE REPRESENTATIVES
RECOMMENDED THAT THEIR CUSTOMERS USE THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SHORT-TERM SALE OF A UIT TO PURCHASE ANOTHER UIT WITH IDENTICAL INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES. AS A RESULT OF THIS TRADING,
CUSTOMERS PAID EXCESS SALES CHARGES IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $44,740.33. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO RETAIN INSTANT MESSAGES FROM EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING ITS
SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE STAFF.
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):
05/25/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 100,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
PLUS INTEREST ON THE RESTITUTION
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 $44,740.33, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS.
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).
FOR PURPOSES OF SETTLING THE ABOVE-REFERENCED RULE VIOLATIONS, WHICH WERE IDENTIFIED DURING ROUTINE ANNUAL FINRA INSPECTIONS. CSM AGREED TO ENTER INTO THE AWC, THUS NEITHER
ADMITTING NOR DENYING THE FINDINGS.
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 47–49
Regulator name — filed text
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 75,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FAILURE TO PROPERLY ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND FAILED TO FREQUENTLY EXAMINE ALL CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS TO DETECT AND PREVENT IRREGULARITIES OR ABUSES RELATING TO THE SECURITIES ACTIVITIES OF TWO FORMER REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES WHO ENGAGED IN FRAUDULENT BEHAVIOR WITH CLIENTS.

Sanction detail — filed text

MONETARY PENALTIES OF $75,000.00 AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF $25,000.00, BOTH PAYABLE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
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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) 
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
02/14/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
SEC-2019-00059
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 PROPERLY ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE WRITTEN PROCEDURES AND FAILED TO FREQUENTLY EXAMINE ALL CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS TO DETECT AND PREVENT IRREGULARITIES OR ABUSES
RELATING TO THE SECURITIES ACTIVITIES OF TWO FORMER REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES WHO ENGAGED IN FRAUDULENT BEHAVIOR WITH CLIENTS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/13/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:

A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 75,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
COST OF INVESTIGATION, AMOUNT $25,000 --RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT, THIRD-PARTY COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT TO ASSIST IN A COMPLIANCE REVIEW.
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: 
MONETARY PENALTIES OF $75,000.00 AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF $25,000.00, BOTH PAYABLE TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
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 6PDF pages 49–51
Regulator name — filed text
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 55,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Order

Action status / disposition — filed text

RESPONDENT CSM HAS SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. CSM WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT CSM CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER; IS CENSURED; SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $165,683, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $37,731, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $55,000 TO THE COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER; AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("COMMISSION") DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS BE, AND HEREBY ARE, INSTITUTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(B) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 ("ADVISERS ACT") AGAINST CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. ("CSM" OR "RESPONDENT"). THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY BY CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC., A DUALLY-REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER AND BROKER-DEALER, IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES AND ITS RECEIPT OF FEES PURSUANT TO RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ("12B-1 FEES"). AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), CSM PURCHASED, RECOMMENDED, OR HELD FOR CERTAIN ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS THAT WERE AVAILABLE TO THE CLIENTS. CSM AND ITS INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES ("IARS"), IN THEIR CAPACITIES AS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES OF CSM, RECEIVED 12B-1 FEE REVENUE IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. CSM DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN ITS FORMS ADV OR OTHERWISE. CSM ALSO BREACHED ITS DUTY TO SEEK BEST EXECUTION, BY CAUSING CERTAIN ADVISORY CLIENTS TO INVEST IN FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES WHEN SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS THAT PRESENTED A MORE FAVORABLE VALUE FOR THESE CLIENTS UNDER THE ARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTIONS WERE AVAILABLE TO THE CLIENTS. FURTHERMORE, CSM FAILED TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT WRITTEN COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND THE RULES THEREUNDER IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES. CSM, ALTHOUGH ELIGIBLE TO DO SO, DID NOT SELF-REPORT TO THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO THE DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT'S SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE ("SCSD INITIATIVE").

Sanction detail — filed text

RESPONDENT CSM IS CENSURED; ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER; SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $165,683, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $37,731, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $55,000 TO THE COMMISSION; AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER.
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) 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
11/05/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-20144
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):
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("COMMISSION") DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS BE, AND HEREBY ARE,
INSTITUTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(B) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 ("ADVISERS ACT") AGAINST
CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. ("CSM" OR "RESPONDENT"). THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY BY CAPITOL SECURITIES MANAGEMENT, INC.,
A DUALLY-REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER AND BROKER-DEALER, IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES AND ITS RECEIPT OF FEES PURSUANT TO RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940 ("12B-1 FEES"). AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), CSM PURCHASED, RECOMMENDED, OR HELD
FOR CERTAIN ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS THAT WERE AVAILABLE TO THE CLIENTS. CSM AND ITS
INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVES ("IARS"), IN THEIR CAPACITIES AS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES OF CSM, RECEIVED 12B-1 FEE REVENUE IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. CSM DID NOT
ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN ITS FORMS ADV OR OTHERWISE. CSM ALSO BREACHED ITS DUTY TO SEEK BEST EXECUTION, BY CAUSING CERTAIN ADVISORY CLIENTS TO INVEST IN FUND
SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES WHEN SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS THAT PRESENTED A MORE FAVORABLE VALUE FOR THESE CLIENTS UNDER THE ARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES IN PLACE AT THE
TIME OF THE TRANSACTIONS WERE AVAILABLE TO THE CLIENTS. FURTHERMORE, CSM FAILED TO ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT WRITTEN COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT
VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND THE RULES THEREUNDER IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES. CSM, ALTHOUGH ELIGIBLE TO DO SO, DID NOT SELF-REPORT TO THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO THE DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT'S SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE ("SCSD INITIATIVE").
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):
11/05/2020
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 55,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST ON DISGORGEMENT
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: 
RESPONDENT CSM IS CENSURED; ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND
RULE 206(4)-7 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER; SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $165,683, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $37,731, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $55,000 TO THE COMMISSION; AND SHALL
COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE 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).
RESPONDENT CSM HAS SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. CSM WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 206(2) AND 206(4) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE
206(4)-7 THEREUNDER. ACCORDINGLY, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT CSM CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4) OF
THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 206(4)-7 PROMULGATED THEREUNDER; IS CENSURED; SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $165,683, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $37,731, AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $55,000 TO THE

COMMISSION WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER; AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER.

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