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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-08-21 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATEDPARENT COMPANYDomestic entity | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | PARENT COMPANY07/2006 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 2 | MICHAEL MIROBALLIPRESIDENTIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRESIDENT02/2017 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 3 | STEPHEN MONROE RICHARDSONCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER07/2019 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 4 | STEPHEN MONROE RICHARDSONFINOPIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | FINOP08/2019 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 5 | MICHAEL MIROBALLICHIEF OPERATING OFFICERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER01/2023 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 6 | MICHAEL MIROBALLIBOARD MEMBERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | BOARD MEMBER01/2023 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 7 | SHAWN PATRICK LOUGHBOARD MEMBERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | BOARD MEMBER01/2023 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 8 | MELANIE KATE-MCFARLAND HAMILTONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER01/2018 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 9 | JEFFREY MICHAEL BOARDMANCONFLICT OFFICERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CONFLICT OFFICER09/2023 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 10 | MONICA VICKMAN BALLARDSECRETARYIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | SECRETARY10/2023 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 11 | CYNTHIA JEAN FORESTACHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER01/2024 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 12 | EMILY ELIZABETH FERGUSONCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER03/2024 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 13 | MELISSA HOLDINGDIRECTOR OF WEALTH MANAGEMENTIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT05/2024 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 14 | MELISSA HOLDINGBOARD MEMBERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | BOARD MEMBER05/2024 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 15 | MICHAEL DAVID ERDELYIPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER05/2024 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 16 | MICHAEL EVANS BRUNNERROSFPIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | ROSFP07/2024 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 17 | MICHAEL EVANS BRUNNERMUNICIPAL PRINCIPALIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL07/2024 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 18 | ERICA DUNCANBOARD MEMBERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | BOARD MEMBER12/2024 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
| 19 | GREG JAMES SMITHAML OFFICERIndividual | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | AML OFFICER04/2026 | Schedule APDF page 35 |
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 8/21/2026 9:56:15 AM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions3 Yes2 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions2 Yes3 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?Yes
- 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?Yes
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 7 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1PDF pages 36–37
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF INDIANA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
REQUIRED INDIANA STATE SECURITIES DIVISION ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BRANCH EXAMINATION REPORT WAS CONDUCTED AND DELIVERED LATE.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE INDIANA STATE SECURITIES DIVISION PRESENTED THE FIRM WITH ORDER OF CONSENT FOR SUBMITTING THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BRANCH EXAMINATION FOR THE 2 BRANCHES LOCATED AT NOBLESVILLE, IN CRD 317072 AND ESQUIRE PLAZA IN CRD 334892.
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. p Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) STATE OF INDIANA 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/02/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 15-0014 CA AND 15-0015 CA 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): REQUIRED INDIANA STATE SECURITIES DIVISION ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BRANCH EXAMINATION REPORT WAS CONDUCTED AND DELIVERED LATE. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/02/2015 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: $ 2,000.00 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 INDIANA STATE SECURITIES DIVISION PRESENTED THE FIRM WITH ORDER OF CONSENT FOR SUBMITTING THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENT BRANCH EXAMINATION FOR THE 2 BRANCHES LOCATED AT NOBLESVILLE, IN CRD 317072 AND ESQUIRE PLAZA IN CRD 334892. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 38–39
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 75,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM HAD ALREADY MADE RESTITUTION TO THE AFFECTED CUSTOMERS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA ALLEGED FROM MAY 1, 2009 TO APRIL 30, 2014(THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), HUNTINGTON FAILED TO APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS ("UITS") IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULE 2010. IN ADDITION, HUNTINGTON FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS RECEIVED SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS ON ALL ELIBIBLE UIT PURCHASES IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONUCT RULE 3010 AND FINRA RULE 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
A FINE OF $75,000 WHICH IS CURRENTLY PENDING FINAL PAYMENT TO FINRA. THE FINAL MONETARY RESTITUTION TO AFFECTED CUSTOMERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,973.96 WAS MADE IN MAY 2015.
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)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
ACCEPTANCE WAIVER CONSENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/31/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
FIRM RECEIVED FINAL NOTICE FROM CATHERINE COTTAM ON 8/31/2015.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2014041679801
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Unit Investment Trust(s)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FINRA ALLEGED FROM MAY 1, 2009 TO APRIL 30, 2014(THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), HUNTINGTON FAILED TO APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO
CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS ("UITS") IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULE 2010. IN ADDITION, HUNTINGTON
FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO
ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS RECEIVED SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS ON ALL ELIBIBLE UIT PURCHASES IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONUCT RULE 3010 AND
FINRA RULE 2010.
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):
11/04/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
ON 9/2/2015, THE FIRM EXECUTED THE AWC AND IT IS CURRENTLY AWAITING FINAL PAYMENT TO FINRA. FINAL PAYMENT WAS MADE OUT TO FINRA ON
11/4/2015
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:
RESTITUTION TO AFFECTED CUSTOMERS IN TOTAL OF $60,973.96.
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:
A FINE OF $75,000 WHICH IS CURRENTLY PENDING FINAL PAYMENT TO FINRA. THE FINAL MONETARY RESTITUTION TO AFFECTED CUSTOMERS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $60,973.96 WAS MADE IN MAY 2015.
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).
THE FIRM HAD ALREADY MADE RESTITUTION TO THE AFFECTED CUSTOMERS.regulatory · block 3PDF pages 39–41
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM HAS SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, THE COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO IMPOSE THE SANCTIONS AGREED IN THE FIRM'S OFFER. THE FIRM SELF- REPORTED TO THE COMMISSION THE VIOLATIONS DISCUSSED IN THIS ORDER PURSUANT TO THE COMMISSION'S SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE ("SCSD INITIATIVE"). ACCORDINGLY, THIS ORDER AND THE FIRM'S OFFER ARE BASED ON THE INFORMATION SELF-REPORTED BY THE FIRM. ON MARCH 11, 2019, THE COMMISSION ANNOUNCED SETTLEMENTS WITH 79 INVESTMENT ADVISERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE COMMISSION'S ORDER AS IT RELATES TO THE FIRM STATES THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS TO INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES. THE ORDER, WHICH THE FIRM NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED AND WHICH ARE DESCRIBED IN MORE DETAIL IN ITEM 7 ABOVE, STATES THAT THE FIRM WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. THE FIRM HAS AGREED TO CONSENT TO (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT, (B) CENSURE; (C) PAY DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST TO AFFECTED INVESTORS, TOTALING $207,946.48. THE ORDER FURTHER REQUIRES THE FIRM TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN SECTION III, PARAGRAPHS 13.D THROUGH 13.E OF THE ORDER.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON MARCH 11, 2019, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("COMMISSION") ISSUED AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE- AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940. THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY (THE "FIRM") IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES AND THE FEES IT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO RULE 12B-1 UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940. AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO MAY 10, 2018 THE FIRM PURCHASED, RECOMMENDED, OR HELD FOR ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS FOR WHICH THE CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE. THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. THE FIRM FAILED TO DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS TO INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES. AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT, THE COMMISSION ALLEGES THAT THE FIRM WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), EXCEPT AS TO THE COMMISSION'S JURISDICTION OVER IT AND THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE PROCEEDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO CONSENT TO (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT; (B) THE FIRM IS CENSORED; (C)THE FIRM SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $197,351.96 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $10,594.52, AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
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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)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE DISGORGEMENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-19052
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):
ON MARCH 11, 2019, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("COMMISSION") ISSUED AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-
AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 203(E) AND 203(K) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940. THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE
OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY (THE "FIRM") IN CONNECTION
WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES AND THE FEES IT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED PURSUANT TO RULE 12B-1
UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940. AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO MAY 10, 2018 THE FIRM PURCHASED,
RECOMMENDED, OR HELD FOR ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER-COST SHARE
CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS FOR WHICH THE CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE. THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN
CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. THE FIRM FAILED TO DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO
(A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD,
THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS TO INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES.
AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT, THE COMMISSION ALLEGES THAT THE FIRM WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSENT ORDER (THE "ORDER"), EXCEPT AS TO THE COMMISSION'S
JURISDICTION OVER IT AND THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE PROCEEDINGS, THE FIRM AGREED TO CONSENT TO (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM
COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT; (B) THE FIRM IS
CENSORED; (C)THE FIRM SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $197,351.96 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $10,594.52, AND SHALL COMPLY WITH
THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM HAS SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, THE
COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO IMPOSE THE SANCTIONS AGREED IN THE FIRM'S OFFER. THE FIRM SELF-
REPORTED TO THE COMMISSION THE VIOLATIONS DISCUSSED IN THIS ORDER PURSUANT TO THE COMMISSION'S SHARE CLASS SELECTION
DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE ("SCSD INITIATIVE"). ACCORDINGLY, THIS ORDER AND THE FIRM'S OFFER ARE BASED ON THE INFORMATION SELF-REPORTED
BY THE FIRM. ON MARCH 11, 2019, THE COMMISSION ANNOUNCED SETTLEMENTS WITH 79 INVESTMENT ADVISERS. SPECIFICALLY, THE COMMISSION'S
ORDER AS IT RELATES TO THE FIRM STATES THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. DURING THE
RELEVANT PERIOD, THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS TO INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL
FUND SHARE CLASSES. THE ORDER, WHICH THE FIRM NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED AND WHICH ARE DESCRIBED IN MORE DETAIL IN ITEM 7 ABOVE,
STATES THAT THE FIRM WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. THE FIRM HAS AGREED TO CONSENT TO (A) CEASE AND
DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT, (B)
CENSURE; (C) PAY DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST TO AFFECTED INVESTORS, TOTALING $207,946.48. THE ORDER FURTHER REQUIRES
THE FIRM TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN SECTION III, PARAGRAPHS 13.D THROUGH 13.E OF THE ORDER.regulatory · block 4PDF pages 41–43
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Dismissed
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE STATES THE FIRM FAILED TO FULLY DISCLOSE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TAKEN AGAINST IT IN ITS APPLICATION FOR NON-RESIDENT BUSINESS ENTITY INSURANCE LICENSE WHEN IT FAILED TO FORWARD SEVEN FINRA ARBITRATION AWARDS/JUDGMENTS BETWEEN 2003 AND 2012. THE FIRM REPRESENTS THIS WAS A CLERICAL ERROR AND AN UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO FULLY DISCLOSE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE PAID IN FULL ON 9/20/2017
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) STATE OF WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: THE WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE DENIED THE FIRM'S APPLICATION FOR INTERMEDIARY FIRM INSURANCE LICENSE DUE TO REGULATORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS DISCLOSED ON ITS FORM BD FROM 1999 THROUGH 2014, AND FOR FAILING TO FORWARD COPIES OF SEVEN FINRA ARBITRATION AWARDS/JUDGMENTS BETWEEN 2003 AND 2012. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/18/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 17-C41895 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: INSURANCE LICENSE APPLICATION 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE STATES THE FIRM FAILED TO FULLY DISCLOSE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TAKEN AGAINST IT IN ITS APPLICATION FOR NON-RESIDENT BUSINESS ENTITY INSURANCE LICENSE WHEN IT FAILED TO FORWARD SEVEN FINRA ARBITRATION AWARDS/JUDGMENTS BETWEEN 2003 AND 2012. THE FIRM REPRESENTS THIS WAS A CLERICAL ERROR AND AN UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE TO FULLY DISCLOSE ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS. 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: STATE OF WISCONSIN OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE. THE FIRM APPEALED FOR A HEARING OF THE MATTER ON JUNE 15, 2017 WITH THE STATE. If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Dismissed 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/20/2017 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: $ 1,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: THE FIRM AGREES TO WITHDRAW ITS APPLICATION FOR NON-RESIDENT BUSINESS ENTITY LICENSE AND AGREES NOT TO REAPPLY FOR SUCH A LICENSE FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT. 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: FINE PAID IN FULL ON 9/20/2017 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 43–45
- Regulator name — filed text
- OHIO STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE FIRM WAS SUPPOSED TO ANSWER YES TO THE OHIO STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE RENEWAL APPLICATION SHOWING IT WAS PREVIOUSLY SUBJECT TO FINRA REGULATORY ACTION SUCH AS AN AWC.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ALLEGED THAT THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY FAILED TO ANSWER AFFIRMATIVE TO QUESTION #2 OF THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR OHIO INSURANCE LICENSURE WHEN IT RENEWED ITS APPLICATION IN YEAR 2012 AND 2014 ABOUT FINRA AND OTHER STATE REGULATORY ACTIONS SUCH AS AWC AND CONSENT ORDER FROM THE STATE.
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) OHIO STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/31/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: IN OCTOBER 2016, THE OHIO STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ISSUED A CONSENT ORDER THAT WAS FINALLY EXECUTED ON OCTOBER 31, 2016. 4. Docket/Case Number: NPN:3391784 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE FIRM WAS SUPPOSED TO ANSWER YES TO THE OHIO STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE RENEWAL APPLICATION SHOWING IT WAS PREVIOUSLY SUBJECT TO FINRA REGULATORY ACTION SUCH AS AN AWC. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/09/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: FINAL PAYMENT WAS MADE TO RATIFY THE CONSENT ORDER. 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 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: THE STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ALLEGED THAT THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY FAILED TO ANSWER AFFIRMATIVE TO QUESTION #2 OF THE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR OHIO INSURANCE LICENSURE WHEN IT RENEWED ITS APPLICATION IN YEAR 2012 AND 2014 ABOUT FINRA AND OTHER STATE REGULATORY ACTIONS SUCH AS AWC AND CONSENT ORDER FROM THE STATE. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 6PDF pages 45–47
- Regulator name — filed text
- NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE FINED THE FIRM THE SUM OF $1,500 DUE TO REGULATORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS NOT DISCLOSED ON ITS FORM BD FROM 1999 THROUGH 2015.
Sanction detail — filed text
PAID MONETARY FINE OF $1,500.00
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) NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/14/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: THE FIRM AGREED TO A VOLUNTARY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON JULY 14, 2017. 4. Docket/Case Number: ASD FILE 48960 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Insurance Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE FINED THE FIRM THE SUM OF $1,500 DUE TO REGULATORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS NOT DISCLOSED ON ITS FORM BD FROM 1999 THROUGH 2015. 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): 07/19/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: THE FIRM ACCEPTED THE VOLUNTARY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ON JULY 14, 2017 AND ISSUED A CHECK IN THE SUM OF $1,500.00 TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARMTENT OF INSURANCE ON JULY 19, 2017. 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension p 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: PAID MONETARY FINE OF $1,500.00 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
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regulatory · block 7PDF pages 47–49
- Regulator name — filed text
- THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON FEBRUARY 9, 2024, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ISSUED AN ORDER, PURSUANT TO AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, CONTAINING FINDINGS THAT: (1) HUNTINGTON FAILED TO PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE BUSINESSES OF THE BROKER-DEALERS OPERATED BY HUNTINGTON, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER; (2) HIC FAILED TO PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISER OPERATED BY HIC IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 204 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2 THEREUNDER; (3) HUNTINGTON FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT; AND (4) HIC FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2(A)(7) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT. HUNTINGTON ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THAT ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS, AND AGREED TO: (1) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER, AND IN THE CASE OF HIC CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 204 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2 THEREUNDER; (2) BE CENSURED; (3) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000; AND (4) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO THE RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.
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Description of allegations — filed text
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BROKER-DEALER OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVE, ISSUED AN ORDER ("ORDER") PURSUANT TO A SETTLEMENT WITH HUNTINGTON SECURITIES, INC., THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY ("HIC"), AND CAPSTONE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC (COLLECTIVELY "HUNTINGTON") CONCERNING (1) HUNTINGTON'S FAILURE TO PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATING TO THE BROKER-DEALER BUSINESSES IT OPERATED IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER; (2) HIC'S FAILURE TO PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISER BUSINESS IT OPERATED IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 204 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 ("ADVISERS ACT") AND RULE 204-2(A)(7) THEREUNDER; (3) HUNTINGTON'S FAILURE TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT; AND (4) HIC'S FAILURE TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2(A)(7) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
Sanction detail — filed text
HUNTINGTON ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS, AND AGREED TO: (1) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER, IN THE CASE OF HIC, CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 204 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2 THEREUNDER; (2) BE CENSURED; (3) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000; AND (4) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO THE RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. THE PENALTY WAS PAID ON FEBRUARY 21, 2024.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
2261
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
HUNTINGTON SECURITIES,
INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
132185
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
CAPSTONE PARTNERS
(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)
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
CEASE AND DESIST CENSURE UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/09/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDING FILE NO. 3-21853
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE BROKER-DEALER OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INITIATIVE, ISSUED AN
ORDER ("ORDER") PURSUANT TO A SETTLEMENT WITH HUNTINGTON SECURITIES, INC., THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY ("HIC"), AND
CAPSTONE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC (COLLECTIVELY "HUNTINGTON") CONCERNING (1) HUNTINGTON'S FAILURE TO PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL
COMMUNICATIONS RELATING TO THE BROKER-DEALER BUSINESSES IT OPERATED IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AND RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER; (2) HIC'S FAILURE TO PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS
RELATING TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISER BUSINESS IT OPERATED IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 204 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940
("ADVISERS ACT") AND RULE 204-2(A)(7) THEREUNDER; (3) HUNTINGTON'S FAILURE TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO
PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE
17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT; AND (4) HIC'S FAILURE TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE
ITS EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 203(E)(6)
OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2(A)(7) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/09/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,250,000.00
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:
HUNTINGTON ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS,
AND AGREED TO: (1) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF
THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER, IN THE CASE OF HIC, CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS
AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 204 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2 THEREUNDER; (2) BE CENSURED; (3) PAY A CIVIL
MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000; AND (4) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO THE RETENTION OF
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. THE PENALTY WAS PAID ON FEBRUARY 21, 2024.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON FEBRUARY 9, 2024, THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ISSUED AN ORDER, PURSUANT TO AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT, CONTAINING
FINDINGS THAT: (1) HUNTINGTON FAILED TO PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE BUSINESSES OF THE BROKER-DEALERS
OPERATED BY HUNTINGTON, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER; (2) HIC FAILED TO
PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISER OPERATED BY HIC IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF
SECTION 204 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2 THEREUNDER; (3) HUNTINGTON FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES WITH A
VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND
RULE 17A-4(B)(4) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 15(B)(4)(E) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT; AND (4) HIC FAILED TO REASONABLY
SUPERVISE ITS EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF ITS EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF
SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2(A)(7) THEREUNDER, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 203(E)(6) OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
HUNTINGTON ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THAT ITS CONDUCT VIOLATED THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS,
AND AGREED TO: (1) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) OF THE
EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 17A-4 THEREUNDER, AND IN THE CASE OF HIC CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND
ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 204 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND RULE 204-2 THEREUNDER; (2) BE CENSURED; (3) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY
PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250,000; AND (4) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO THE RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC
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