Firm profile

Bmo Private Investment Counsel Inc..

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CanadaCRD 160344Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since March 19, 2012SEC # 801-74232Latest ADV March 23, 2026

Bmo Private Investment Counsel Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated March 23, 2026, reports $40.2B in regulatory assets under management, 130 employees, 33 offices, and 73,898 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$40.2B
Employees
130
Offices
33 offices
Total Clients
33,143

Associated firm names

3 names listed
  • BMO HARRIS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
  • BMO PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC.
  • BMO HARRIS PRIVATE BANKING/BMO BANQUE PRIVEE HARRIS

Leadership

3 roles identified
CEOMaarten Jansen
CCONicole D. Borland
CFOIan K. Narine

Advisory services offered

3 types reported
Financial Planning Services
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses
Selection of other advisers

Fee models offered

2 types reported
Asset based fees
Fixed fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

TORONTO, ONTARIO, Canada

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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.

Canada

TORONTO, ONTARIOPrimary office · OTTAWA, ONTARIO · HAMILTON, ONTARIO · KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA · VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA · VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA · CALGARY, ALBERTA · HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA · WINNIPEG, MANITOBA · LONDON, ONTARIO · MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO · EDMONTON, ALBERTA · LAVAL, QUEBEC · KINGSTON, ONTARIO · MONTREAL, QUEBEC · BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA · OAKVILLE, ONTARIO · WATERLOO, ONTARIO · ST JOHN'S, NEW FOUNDLAND · WINDSOR, ONTARIO · WEST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA · QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC · MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK · RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA · PICKERING, ONTARIO · SASKATOON, SAKATCHEWAN · BARRIE, ONTARIO · VAUGHAN, ONTARIO · MARKHAM ONTARIO

32 office records listed · 33 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

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Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$40.2Bas of March 23, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$40.2B
100% of total RAUM100.0%
Non-discretionary0.0%
$0
0% of total RAUM0.0%
All regulatory assets under management are discretionary.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 54.7% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
54.7%
18,117
2
HNWI
24.7%
8,176
3
Corporations
14.6%
4,839
4
OTHER, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
5.9%
1,955
5
Charitable
0.1%
39
Additional categories (<0.1%)
Insurance Cos.14 clients
Government<5 clients
Categories with <5 clients
State or municipal government entities (including govt. pension plans)<5 clients

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

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

Total AUM$40.2B
Total Accounts73,898
10Y AUM Change+$20.2B (+100.8%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Bmo Private Investment Counsel 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 Employees130
Clients per Employee255:1
10Y Employee Change+34 (+35.4%)

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

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Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 3/23/2026 2:24:56 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 none of the events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseNo
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 actions1 Yes4 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?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 actions2 Yes3 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 6 source blocks

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

regulatory · block 1PDF pages 55–57
Regulator name — filed text
ONTARIO SECURITIES COMMISSION (THE "OSC")
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON DECEMBER 31, 2018, THE BMO REGISTRANTS COMPLETED MAKING PAYMENTS TO AFFECTED CLIENTS AND REMITTED TO THE CANADIAN FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION THE AMOUNTS OWED TO FORMER CLIENTS THAT COULD NOT BE LOCATED, EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF THOSE UNPAID AMOUNTS THAT IS BEING REMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LEGISLATION.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

IN ITS STATEMENT OF ALLEGATIONS, OSC STAFF ALLEGED TO THE OSC COMMISSION THAT THERE WERE INADEQUACIES IN THE BMO REGISTRANTS' SYSTEMS OF CONTROLS AND SUPERVISION WHICH FORMED PART OF THEIR COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS WHICH RESULTED IN CERTAIN CLIENTS OF THE BMO REGISTRANTS PAYING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, EXCESS FEES THAT WERE NOT DETECTED OR CORRECTED BY THE BMO REGISTRANTS IN A TIMELY MANNER. AS THIS WAS A NO CONTEST SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, NO DETERMINATIONS WERE MADE REGARDING THE ALLEGATIONS. BMO AGREED TO MAKE THE PAYMENTS AND ISSUE THE REPORTS AND ATTESTATION LETTERS DESCRIBED ABOVE IN "PRINCIPAL SANCTION".

Sanction detail — filed text

SEE DETAILS IN "PRINCIPAL SANCTION".
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BMO INVESTORLINE INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BMO INVESTMENTS INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.

 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
ONTARIO SECURITIES COMMISSION (THE "OSC")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
NO SANCTIONS, PENALTIES OR FINES; THIS IS A NO CONTEST SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OSC AND THE RIA AND THE LISTED ADVISORY
AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY "BMO REGISTRANTS") PURSUANT TO WHICH THE BMO REGISTRANTS: -MAKE A VOLUNTARY PAYMENT OF $2,100,000 CDN TO
THE OSC TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE OSC FOR ALLOCATION OR USE BY THE OSC; -MAKE A FURTHER VOLUNTARY PAYMENT OF $90,000 CDN TO THE OSC
FOR COSTS INCURRED; -PROVIDE QUARTERLY REPORTS REGARDING PAYMENTS; -ATTESTATION LETTERS UPON COMPLETION OF THE PAYMENTS.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
02/05/2015
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
-INVESTMENT PRODUCTS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MUTUAL FUNDS, PRINCIPAL PROTECTED NOTES AND PRINCIPAL AT RISK NOTES) AND
STRUCTURED INVESTMENT PRODUCTS (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS AND CLOSED ENDED FUNDS); -BMO PROPRIETARY
FUNDS WHICH LOWER COST SERIES.
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN ITS STATEMENT OF ALLEGATIONS, OSC STAFF ALLEGED TO THE OSC COMMISSION THAT THERE WERE INADEQUACIES IN THE BMO REGISTRANTS'
SYSTEMS OF CONTROLS AND SUPERVISION WHICH FORMED PART OF THEIR COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS WHICH RESULTED IN CERTAIN CLIENTS OF THE
BMO REGISTRANTS PAYING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, EXCESS FEES THAT WERE NOT DETECTED OR CORRECTED BY THE BMO REGISTRANTS IN A
TIMELY MANNER. AS THIS WAS A NO CONTEST SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, NO DETERMINATIONS WERE MADE REGARDING THE ALLEGATIONS. BMO
AGREED TO MAKE THE PAYMENTS AND ISSUE THE REPORTS AND ATTESTATION LETTERS DESCRIBED ABOVE IN "PRINCIPAL SANCTION".
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/15/2016
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
SEE DETAILS IN "PRINCIPAL SANCTION".
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,

Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
SEE DETAILS IN "PRINCIPAL SANCTION".
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON DECEMBER 31, 2018, THE BMO REGISTRANTS COMPLETED MAKING PAYMENTS TO AFFECTED CLIENTS AND REMITTED TO THE CANADIAN
FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION THE AMOUNTS OWED TO FORMER CLIENTS THAT COULD NOT BE LOCATED, EXCEPT FOR THE PORTION OF
THOSE UNPAID AMOUNTS THAT IS BEING REMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNCLAIMED PROPERTY LEGISLATION.
regulatory · block 2BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.PDF pages 57–58
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.
Regulator name — filed text
INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 55,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement

Action status / disposition — filed text

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WHEREIN BMO NESBITT BURNS INC. ADMITTED THAT IT FAILED TO ADOPT ADEQUATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO PREVENT THE SUBMISSION OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS INTO THE TMX MARKET ON CLOSE FACILITY.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FAILURE TO ADOPT ADEQUATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO PREVENT THE SUBMISSION OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS IN TO THE TMX MARKET ON CLOSE FACILITY

Sanction detail — filed text

TOTAL AMOUNT $50,000 PAID AS FINE AND $5,000 IN INVESTIGATION COST. THE FINE WAS PAID ON 04/17/2012.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.

PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Reprimand
Other Sanctions: 
WRITTEN AGREEMENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
04/03/2012
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
N/A
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):
FAILURE TO ADOPT ADEQUATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO PREVENT THE SUBMISSION OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS IN TO THE TMX MARKET ON CLOSE
FACILITY
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:
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/04/2012
 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:
REPRIMAND
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
TOTAL AMOUNT $50,000 PAID AS FINE AND $5,000 IN INVESTIGATION COST. THE FINE WAS PAID ON 04/17/2012.
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).
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WHEREIN BMO NESBITT BURNS INC. ADMITTED THAT IT FAILED TO ADOPT ADEQUATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO
PREVENT THE SUBMISSION OF ERRONEOUS ORDERS INTO THE TMX MARKET ON CLOSE FACILITY.
regulatory · block 3BMO NESBITT BURNS SECURITIES LTD.PDF pages 59–60
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BMO NESBITT BURNS SECURITIES LTD.
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 75,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

BETWEEN MAY 2015 AND MAY 2016, FINRA ALLEGED THAT NBSL INCORRECTLY CALCULATED ITS NET CAPITAL. WE ENTERED INTO AN AWC AND CHANGED THE WAY WE CALCULATED NET CAPITAL.THE ONTARIO SECURITIES COMMISSION CLOSED THIS FILE ON JUNE 20TH, 2019.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

BETWEEN MAY 2015 AND MAY 2016, FINRA ALLEGED THAT NBSL INCORRECTLY CALCULATED ITS NET CAPITAL.

Sanction detail — filed text

N.A.
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:
44057
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BMO NESBITT BURNS
SECURITIES LTD.
(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:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 

3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/13/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2016-052541501
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
BANK OF MONTREAL
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):
BETWEEN MAY 2015 AND MAY 2016, FINRA ALLEGED THAT NBSL INCORRECTLY CALCULATED ITS NET CAPITAL.
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):
09/13/2018
 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: $ 75,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
NO
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: 
N.A.
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).
BETWEEN MAY 2015 AND MAY 2016, FINRA ALLEGED THAT NBSL INCORRECTLY CALCULATED ITS NET CAPITAL. WE ENTERED INTO AN AWC AND
CHANGED THE WAY WE CALCULATED NET CAPITAL.THE ONTARIO SECURITIES COMMISSION CLOSED THIS FILE ON JUNE 20TH, 2019.
regulatory · block 4BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.PDF pages 60–62
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.
Regulator name — filed text
INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 55,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN WHICH, BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2014 AND MARCH 2016, BMO NESBITT APPROVED AND PERMITTED AN ORDER EXECUTION PROCEDURE FOR A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE WHICH RESULTED IN SMALL ORDERS BEING ACCUMULATED OVER A ONE HOUR PERIOD BEFORE THEY WERE ENTERED ON A MARKETPLACE, IN ORDER TO GET A BETTER PRICE FILL FOR THE CLIENT.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2014 AND MARCH 2016, IIROC ALLEGES THAT NB PERMITTED A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE TO USE AN ORDER EXECUTION PROCEDURE CONTRARY TO UNIVERSAL MARKET INTEGRITY RULE 6.3.

Sanction detail — filed text

BMO NESBITT BURNS INC. AGREED TO A FINE OF $50,000 AND COSTS OF $5000. PAYMENT WAS ISSUED ON OCTOBER 25, 2019.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.

Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10/18/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE AGREEMENT WAS MADE PUBLIC BY IIROC ON OCTOBER 18, 2019.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
19-0184
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:

Other
Other Product Types: 
OTHER (EQUITY OTC AND EQUITY LISTED (COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK)
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2014 AND MARCH 2016, IIROC ALLEGES THAT NB PERMITTED A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE TO USE AN ORDER EXECUTION
PROCEDURE CONTRARY TO UNIVERSAL MARKET INTEGRITY RULE 6.3.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/04/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 55,000.00
 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: 
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC. AGREED TO A FINE OF $50,000 AND COSTS OF $5000. PAYMENT WAS ISSUED ON OCTOBER 25, 2019.
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).
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN WHICH, BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2014 AND MARCH 2016, BMO NESBITT APPROVED AND PERMITTED AN ORDER EXECUTION
PROCEDURE FOR A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE WHICH RESULTED IN SMALL ORDERS BEING ACCUMULATED OVER A ONE HOUR PERIOD BEFORE
THEY WERE ENTERED ON A MARKETPLACE, IN ORDER TO GET A BETTER PRICE FILL FOR THE CLIENT.
regulatory · block 5BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.PDF pages 62–64
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.
Regulator name — filed text
INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 125,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN WHICH BMO NBI ADMITTED TO FAILING TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF AN REGISTRANT IN RELATION TO TWO CLIENT ACCOUNTS THAT INVOLVED HIGH NEW ISSUE COMMISSIONS AND HIGH TURNOVER RATIOS WHICH SHOULD HAVE RAISED SUITABILITY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONCERNS.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

BETWEEN JANUARY 2011 AND MARCH 31, 2017, BMO NBI FAILED TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF AN RR IN RELATION TO THE ACCOUNTS BOTH ON THE TIER 1 AND TIER 2 COMPLIANCE LEVELS CONTRARY TO DEALER MEMBER RULES 38.1 AND 2500.

Sanction detail — filed text

N/A
Full extracted filing text

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):

You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BMO NESBITT BURNS INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
INVESTMENT INDUSTRY REGULATORY ORGANIZATION OF CANADA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Reprimand
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10/04/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE IIROC PANEL APPROVED THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON OCTOBER 4, 2022
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
N/A
6.
Principal Product Type:
Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)
Other Product Types: 
NEW ISSUES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
BETWEEN JANUARY 2011 AND MARCH 31, 2017, BMO NBI FAILED TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF AN RR IN RELATION TO THE
ACCOUNTS BOTH ON THE TIER 1 AND TIER 2 COMPLIANCE LEVELS CONTRARY TO DEALER MEMBER RULES 38.1 AND 2500.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final

9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/04/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 125,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
FIRM PAID COSTS OF $15,000
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: 
N/A
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).
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN WHICH BMO NBI ADMITTED TO FAILING TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF AN REGISTRANT IN RELATION TO
TWO CLIENT ACCOUNTS THAT INVOLVED HIGH NEW ISSUE COMMISSIONS AND HIGH TURNOVER RATIOS WHICH SHOULD HAVE RAISED SUITABILITY
AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONCERNS.
regulatory · block 6BANK OF MONTREALPDF pages 64–66
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BANK OF MONTREAL
Regulator name — filed text
CFTC - UNITED STATES COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 35,000,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Order

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON AUGUST 8, 2023, THE U.S. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ALLEGED THAT BANK OF MONTREAL ("BMO") (I) FAILED TO KEEP CERTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND4S(G)(1) AND (3) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("CEA") AND CFTC REGULATIONS 23.201(A) AND 23.202(A)(1)AND (B)(1), (II) FAILED TO KEEP RECORDS IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY CFTC REGULATION 1.31, AND (III) FAILED TO SUPERVISE ITS SWAP DEALER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES DILIGENTLY IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE CEA AND CFTC REGULATION 23.602(A). BMO ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE CFTC'S ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THAT ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE CEA AND CFTC REGULATIONS, AND AGREED TO (I) THE SERVICE OF THE CFTC'S ORDER;(II) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C), 4S(G)(1) AND (3), AND 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE CEA AND CFTC REGULATIONS 1.31, 23.201(A), 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1), AND 23.602(A); (III) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000,000; AND (IV) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE U.S. COMMODITY FUTURE TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ALLEGED THAT, FROM AT LEAST 2019 THROUGH THE DATE OF THE ORDER, BANK OF MONTREAL ("BMO") (I) FAILED TO KEEP CERTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4S(G)(1) AND (3) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("CEA") AND CFTC REGULATIONS 23.201(A) AND 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1), (II) FAILED TO KEEP RECORDS IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY CFTC REGULATION 1.31, AND (III) FAILED TO SUPERVISE ITS SWAP DEALER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES DILIGENTLY IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE CEA AND CFTC REGULATION 23.602(A).

Sanction detail — filed text

BANK OF MONTREAL ("BMO") ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE CFTC'S ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("CEA") AND CFTC REGULATIONS, AND AGREED TO (I) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S FINDINGS; (II) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS4S(F)(1)(C), 4S(G)(1) AND (3), AND 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE CEA AND CFTC REGULATIONS 1.31, 23.201(A), 23.202(A)
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE

CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANK OF MONTREAL
(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) 
CFTC - UNITED STATES COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
08/08/2023
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
23-24
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
BANK OF MONTREAL
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE U.S. COMMODITY FUTURE TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ALLEGED THAT, FROM AT LEAST 2019 THROUGH THE DATE OF THE ORDER, BANK OF
MONTREAL ("BMO") (I) FAILED TO KEEP CERTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4S(G)(1) AND (3) OF THE
COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("CEA") AND CFTC REGULATIONS 23.201(A) AND 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1), (II) FAILED TO KEEP RECORDS IN THE MANNER
REQUIRED BY CFTC REGULATION 1.31, AND (III) FAILED TO SUPERVISE ITS SWAP DEALER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES DILIGENTLY IN VIOLATION OF
SECTION 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE CEA AND CFTC REGULATION 23.602(A).
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order

11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/08/2023
 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: $ 35,000,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
BANK OF MONTREAL ("BMO") ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE CFTC'S ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE COMMODITY
EXCHANGE ACT ("CEA") AND CFTC REGULATIONS, AND AGREED TO (I) THE ENTRY OF THE CFTC'S FINDINGS; (II) CEASE AND DESIST FROM
VIOLATING SECTIONS4S(F)(1)(C), 4S(G)(1) AND (3), AND 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE CEA AND CFTC REGULATIONS 1.31, 23.201(A), 23.202(A)
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON AUGUST 8, 2023, THE U.S. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ALLEGED THAT BANK OF MONTREAL ("BMO") (I) FAILED TO KEEP
CERTAIN REQUIRED RECORDS IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND4S(G)(1) AND (3) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("CEA") AND CFTC
REGULATIONS 23.201(A) AND 23.202(A)(1)AND (B)(1), (II) FAILED TO KEEP RECORDS IN THE MANNER REQUIRED BY CFTC REGULATION 1.31, AND (III)
FAILED TO SUPERVISE ITS SWAP DEALER BUSINESS ACTIVITIES DILIGENTLY IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE CEA AND CFTC
REGULATION 23.602(A). BMO ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE CFTC'S ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THAT ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE CEA AND CFTC
REGULATIONS, AND AGREED TO (I) THE SERVICE OF THE CFTC'S ORDER;(II) CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATING SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C), 4S(G)(1) AND
(3), AND 4S(H)(1)(B) OF THE CEA AND CFTC REGULATIONS 1.31, 23.201(A), 23.202(A)(1) AND (B)(1), AND 23.602(A); (III) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY
PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000,000; AND (IV) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS.

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