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Private Funds
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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-09-02 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GFS HOLDINGS, LLCSOLE MEMBERDomestic entity | GFS ADVISORS LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE MEMBER01/2018 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 2 | WILLIAM WALTER CATHRINERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | GFS ADVISORS LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER01/2023 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 3 | GERARDO ARTURO CHAPAMANAGING DIRECTORIndividual | GFS ADVISORS LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | MANAGING DIRECTOR12/2024 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 4 | VICTOR MANUEL VILLARREAL GUERRAFINANCIAL ADVISOR & DIRECTORIndividual | GFS ADVISORS LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | FINANCIAL ADVISOR & DIRECTOR12/2024 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 5 | JORGE EDUARDO IBARRACHIEF OPERATING OFFICERIndividual | GFS ADVISORS LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER03/2025 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 6 | NUGLOBAL ADVISORS LLCMEMBERDomestic entity | GFS HOLDINGS, LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | MEMBER12/2024 | Schedule BPDF page 21 |
| 7 | GCRP HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBERDomestic entity | GFS HOLDINGS, LLC | Percentage not specifiedCode F | Yes | MEMBER12/2024 | Schedule BPDF page 21 |
| 8 | GERARDO & MA ANGELES CHAPA REVOCABLE TRUST DTD 10/13/1999MEMBERDomestic entity | NUGLOBAL ADVISORS LLC | 25% to less than 50%Code C | Yes | MEMBER11/2024 | Schedule BPDF page 21 |
| 9 | CHAPARRAL PARTNERSHIPMEMBERDomestic entity | GCRP HOLDINGS, LLC | 25% to less than 50%Code C | Yes | MEMBER10/2017 | Schedule BPDF page 21 |
| 10 | GERARDO ARTURO CHAPATRUSTEEIndividual | GERARDO & MA ANGELES CHAPA REVOCABLE TRUST DTD 10/13/1999 | Percentage not specifiedCode F | Yes | TRUSTEE10/1999 | Schedule BPDF page 21 |
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 9/2/2026 2:36:33 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 actions5 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?No
- 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?No
- 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?No
DOther regulatory actions5 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?No
- 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?No
- 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 actions2 Yes2 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?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 5 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.PDF pages 21–23
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 35699 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C. (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): 09/23/2009 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 20090174426 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 2GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.PDF pages 23–25
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 35699 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C. (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) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/23/2013 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 20120331246-01 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): 08/23/2013 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 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 3GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.PDF pages 25–26
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 35699 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C. (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) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/24/2014 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2012030724501 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 4LEON, EDUARDOPDF pages 27–28
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- LEON, EDUARDO
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 7,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
EDUARDO LEON WAS FINED $ 7,500 AND A 4 MONTH SUSPENSION WAS IMPOSED IN WHICH HE IS NOT TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH A BROKER-DEALER FIRM.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, LEON CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT HE RECOMMENDED THAT RETAIL AND NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS PURCHASE AND HOLD A VOLATILITY-LINKED EXCHANGE-TRADED NOTE WITHOUT HAVING A SUFFICIENT UNDERSTANDING OF ITS RISKS AND FEATURES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT LEON WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) BY RECOMMENDING INVESTMENTS THAT WERE NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF HIS RETAIL CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION, LEON RECOMMENDED THAT THE CUSTOMERS PURCHASE A FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED CORPORATE BOND THAT WAS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS, AND IN AMOUNTS THAT RESULTED IN CONCENTRATION LEVELS THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THE CUSTOMERS' INVESTMENT PROFILES.
Sanction detail — filed text
4 MONTH SUSPENSION
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
2232647
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
LEON, EDUARDO
(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)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Suspension
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/08/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2022074734102
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
6.
Principal Product Type:
Futures - Financial
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, LEON CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT HE RECOMMENDED
THAT RETAIL AND NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS PURCHASE AND HOLD A VOLATILITY-LINKED EXCHANGE-TRADED NOTE WITHOUT HAVING A SUFFICIENT
UNDERSTANDING OF ITS RISKS AND FEATURES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT LEON WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) BY RECOMMENDING INVESTMENTS THAT WERE NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF HIS RETAIL CUSTOMERS. IN
ADDITION, LEON RECOMMENDED THAT THE CUSTOMERS PURCHASE A FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED CORPORATE BOND THAT WAS NOT IN THE
BEST INTERESTS OF THE RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND WAS NOT SUITABLE FOR THE NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS, AND IN AMOUNTS THAT RESULTED IN
CONCENTRATION LEVELS THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THE CUSTOMERS' INVESTMENT PROFILES.
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):
05/08/2025
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: $ 7,500.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
4 MONTH SUSPENSION
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).
EDUARDO LEON WAS FINED $ 7,500 AND A 4 MONTH SUSPENSION WAS IMPOSED IN WHICH HE IS NOT TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH A BROKER-DEALER
FIRM.regulatory · block 5PDF pages 28–30
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
REGULATORS CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE FROM MAKING UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CLIENTS AND ALSO FAILED TO OVERSEE THE PROMOTION OF THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DUTY OF CARE TO THE CLIENTS. A $ 50,000 FINE WAS ASSESSED AND REGULATORS REQUIRED THAT THE FIRM UNDERTAKE TO MAKE VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.
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 TOESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 15L-1 OFTHE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) AND FINRA RULES AS THEY RELATE TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF VOLATILITY-LINKED ETPS ANDTHE RISK OF RECOMMENDING A SINGLE FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED BOND AT CONCENTRATION LEVELS INCONSISTENT WITH THECUSTOMERS' PROFILES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT AS A RESULT OF ITS UNREASONABLE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES, THE FIRMFAILED TO DETECT THAT A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRM MADE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT VIOLATED REG BI'S CARE OBLIGATION ANDMADE UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO DETECT THAT THE SAME REGISTEREDREPRESENTATIVE MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SAME CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE A FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED BOND, AFTER ITSCREDIT RATING DECLINED, IN AMOUNTS THAT RESULTED IN CONCENTRATION LEVELS IN THEIR ACCOUNTS THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THEIRINVESTMENT PROFILES.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, AND REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER. FINE PAID INFULL ON MAY 19, 2025
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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:
2232647
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
LEON, EDUARDO
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
35699
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES,
L.L.C.
(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)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/08/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2022074734101
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED
TOESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 15L-1 OFTHE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) AND FINRA RULES AS THEY RELATE TO RECOMMENDATIONS OF VOLATILITY-LINKED ETPS ANDTHE RISK
OF RECOMMENDING A SINGLE FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED BOND AT CONCENTRATION LEVELS INCONSISTENT WITH THECUSTOMERS'
PROFILES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT AS A RESULT OF ITS UNREASONABLE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES, THE FIRMFAILED TO DETECT
THAT A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FIRM MADE RECOMMENDATIONS THAT VIOLATED REG BI'S CARE OBLIGATION ANDMADE UNSUITABLE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO NON-RETAIL CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO DETECT THAT THE SAME REGISTEREDREPRESENTATIVE MADE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SAME CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE A FOREIGN CURRENCY DENOMINATED BOND, AFTER ITSCREDIT RATING DECLINED, IN
AMOUNTS THAT RESULTED IN CONCENTRATION LEVELS IN THEIR ACCOUNTS THAT WERE INCONSISTENT WITH THEIRINVESTMENT PROFILES.
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):
05/08/2025
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: $ 50,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKING
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, AND REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE ORDER. FINE PAID
INFULL ON MAY 19, 2025
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).
REGULATORS CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM THAT WOULD HAVE PREVENTED A
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE FROM MAKING UNSUITABLE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CLIENTS AND ALSO FAILED TO OVERSEE THE PROMOTION OF THE
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DUTY OF CARE TO THE CLIENTS. A $ 50,000 FINE WAS ASSESSED AND REGULATORS REQUIRED THAT THE FIRM
UNDERTAKE TO MAKE VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES.* 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.