Assets under management Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Private Funds
Private funds reported by Bok Financial Advisors
Employee Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.
Ownership
Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges
Reported ownership ranges
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Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Bok Financial Advisors.
Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-31 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRETT ALAN DEANPRESIDENTIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRESIDENT04/2012 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 2 | SCOTT BRADLEY GRAUERCEO, CHAIRMANIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CEO, CHAIRMAN04/2012 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 3 | BOK FINANCIAL CORPORATIONDIRECT BENEFICIAL OWNERDomestic entity | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | DIRECT BENEFICIAL OWNER12/2000 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 4 | JON CRAIG SWANSONBOKFS BOARD MEMBERIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | BOKFS BOARD MEMBER03/2017 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 5 | MINDY MARGARET MAHANEYBOKFS BOARD MEMBERIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | BOKFS BOARD MEMBER05/2014 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 6 | JAMES AUGUSTUS SHAWSVP, DIRECTOR OF RETAIL SALESIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | SVP, DIRECTOR OF RETAIL SALES07/2019 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 7 | JAMES BRADFORD STEELESVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | SVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER09/2022 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 8 | THOMAS COY GALLATINEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ENERGY BANKINGIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ENERGY BANKING01/2016 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 9 | CATHERINE JOANNE DODSONCFO/FINOPIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CFO/FINOP08/2023 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 10 | REBECCA ROSE PARRISHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER06/2025 | Schedule APDF page 41 |
| 11 | GEORGE BRUCE KAISERINDIRECT BENEFICIAL OWNERIndividual | BOK FINANCIAL CORPORATION | 50% to less than 75%Code D | Yes | INDIRECT BENEFICIAL OWNER11/1991 | Schedule BPDF page 42 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 3/31/2026 3:42:32 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions4 Yes1 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?Yes
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions5 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization 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 12 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 42–44
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 7,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, RESPONDENT FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $7,500.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NASD CONDUCT RULE 2110 AND SEC RULE 15C3-1 - RESPONDENT MEMBER ENGAGED IN A SECURITIES BUSINESS WHEN THE FIRM'S NET CAPITAL WS BELOW THE REQUIRE3D MINIMUM AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SEC RULE.
Sanction detail — filed text
NONE
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) NASD 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: NONE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/25/2004 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: C05040029 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: NONE 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): NASD CONDUCT RULE 2110 AND SEC RULE 15C3-1 - RESPONDENT MEMBER ENGAGED IN A SECURITIES BUSINESS WHEN THE FIRM'S NET CAPITAL WS BELOW THE REQUIRE3D MINIMUM AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SEC RULE. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/25/2004 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 7,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: NONE 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: NONE 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). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, RESPONDENT FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $7,500.
regulatory · block 2BOKF, NAPDF pages 44–45
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BOKF, NA
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: BOKF, NA (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 45–47
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 15,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NASD RULES 2110, 3010,6230(A) - FAILED TO REPORT TO TRACE TRANSACTIONS IN TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES WITHIN 75 MINUTES AFTER EXECUTION; SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE RULES OF NASD CONCERNING TRACE TRADE REPORTING.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLIGATIONS, BOSC, INC. CONSENTS TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $15,000.
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) NASD 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/06/2005 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2004200015601 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: UNSPECIFIED TYPE OF SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): NASD RULES 2110, 3010,6230(A) - FAILED TO REPORT TO TRACE TRANSACTIONS IN TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES WITHIN 75 MINUTES AFTER EXECUTION; SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS, AND THE RULES OF NASD CONCERNING TRACE TRADE REPORTING. 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): 09/06/2005 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: $ 15,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING: REQUIRED TO REVISE WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO TRACE TRADE REPORTING. 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 ALLIGATIONS, BOSC, INC. CONSENTS TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $15,000. 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 4PDF pages 47–49
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 7,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, RESPONDENT FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $7,500.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NASD CONDUCT RULE 2110 AND SEC RULE 15C3-1 - RESPONDENT MEMBER ENGAGED IN A SECURITIES BUSINESS WHEN THE FIRM'S NET CAPITAL WAS BELOW THE REQUIRED MINIMUM AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SEC RULE.
Sanction detail — filed text
NONE
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) NASD 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/25/2004 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: C05040029 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): NASD CONDUCT RULE 2110 AND SEC RULE 15C3-1 - RESPONDENT MEMBER ENGAGED IN A SECURITIES BUSINESS WHEN THE FIRM'S NET CAPITAL WAS BELOW THE REQUIRED MINIMUM AS PRESCRIBED BY THE SEC RULE. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/25/2004 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 7,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: NONE 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: NONE 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). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, RESPONDENT FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $7,500.
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 49–51
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 30,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
MSRB RULE G-14 AND G 27 - RESPONDENT FIRM FAILED TO TIMELY REPORT ITS MUNICIPAL SECURITIES CUSTOMER TRANSACTIONS TO THE MSRB. THE FIRM FAILED TO MONITOR ITS TRADE REPORTING TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULE G-14.
Sanction detail — filed text
WTIHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, RESPONDENT FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $30,000.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NASD 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/28/2005 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: C05050025 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): MSRB RULE G-14 AND G 27 - RESPONDENT FIRM FAILED TO TIMELY REPORT ITS MUNICIPAL SECURITIES CUSTOMER TRANSACTIONS TO THE MSRB. THE FIRM FAILED TO MONITOR ITS TRADE REPORTING TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULE G-14. 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): 06/28/2005 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: $ 30,000.00 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: WTIHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, RESPONDENT FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS CENSURED AND FINED $30,000. 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 51–53
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 80,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
BOSC FAILED TO REPORT TO THE TRADE REPORTING & COMPLIANCE ENGINE (TRACE) THE CORRECT TIME OF TRADE EXECUTION FOR TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND FAILED TO REPORT TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS W/IN 15 MIN. OF THE TIME OF EXECUTION. THIS CONDUCT CONSTITUTES SEPARATE AND DISTINCT VIOLATIONS OF NASD RULE 6230 (A) AND NASD RULE 2110. BOSC FAILED TO SHOW THE CORRECT EXECUTION TIME ON MEMORANDA OF TRACE-ELIGIBLE TRANSACTIONS FOR THE ACCT. OF THE FIRM EXECUTED WITH ANOTHER BROKER OR DEALER. THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLEY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, REGULATIONS, NASD RULES AND MSRB RULES CONCERNING MUNICIPAL BOND FAIR PRICING, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRADE REPORTING AND TRACE REPORTING.
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Description of allegations — filed text
SEC RULE 17A3, NASD RULES 2110, 3010, 6230A, L 6230C8, MSRB RULES G-8A, G-14, G-17, G-27, G-27A, G-27C, G-30A; BOSC, INC. PURCHASED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCT. FROM A CUSTOMER &/OR SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCT. TO A CUSTOMER AT AN AGGFREGATE PRICE (INCLUDING ANY MKDN OR MKUP) THAT WAS NOT FAIR & REASONABLE, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, INCLUDING THE BEST JUDGEMENT OF THE BROKER AS TO THE FAIR MKT VALUE OF THE SECURITIES AT THE TIME OF TRANSACTION & OF ANY SECURITIES EXCHANGED OR TRADED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, THE EXPENSE INVOLVED IN EFFECTING THE TRANSACTION, THE FACT THE BROKER IS ENTITLED TO A PROFIT & TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION. BOSC FAILED TO SHOW CORRECT TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTION MEMORANDA FOR ACCOUNT OF FIRM EXECUTED WITH A CUSTOMER OTHER THAN A BROKER BY FAILING TO INCLUDE TIME STAMPS SHOWING DATE AND TIME OF RECEIPT AND FAILING TO INCLUDE CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO IDENTIFY THE ORDERS AS DAY, LIMIT, MKT OR GTC ORDERS. BOSC FAILED TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES THAT PROHIBITED MKDNS/MKUPS ON ZERO COUPON MUNICIPAL SECURITIES IN EXCESS OF 4% OF THE PRNICIPAL AMT INVESTED. BOSC FAILED TO REPORT INFO REGARDING PURCHASE AND SALE TRANSACTIONS EFFECTED IN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TO THE REAL-TIME TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) IN MANNER PRESCRIBED BY RULE G-14 RTRS PROCEDURES & RTRS USERS MANUAL; FIRM FAILED TO REPORT SUCH TRANSACTIONS W/IN 15 MIN. OF TIME OF TRADE TO AN RTRS PORTAL (CONTINUED IN COMMENTS).
Sanction detail — filed text
W/O ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $80,000 REQUIRED TO PAY 18,402, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO INVESTORS & TO REVISE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REGARDING MUNICIPAL BOND FAIR PRICING, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRADE REPORTING & TRACE REPORTING W/IN 30 BUSINESS DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE NAC. A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF BOSC SHALL SUBMIT SATISFACTORY PROOF OF PYMT OF THE RESTITUTION OR OF REASONABLE AND DOCUMENTED EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN TO EFFECT RESTITUTION TO FINRA NO LATER THAN 120 DAYS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC. ANY UNDISTRIBUTED RESTITUTION & INTEREST SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE APPROPRIATE ESCHEAT, UNCLAIMED PROPERTY OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND FOR THE STATE IN WHICH THE CUSTOMER LAST RESIDED.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/29/2009 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2006004978501 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): SEC RULE 17A3, NASD RULES 2110, 3010, 6230A, L 6230C8, MSRB RULES G-8A, G-14, G-17, G-27, G-27A, G-27C, G-30A; BOSC, INC. PURCHASED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCT. FROM A CUSTOMER &/OR SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCT. TO A CUSTOMER AT AN AGGFREGATE PRICE (INCLUDING ANY MKDN OR MKUP) THAT WAS NOT FAIR & REASONABLE, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, INCLUDING THE BEST JUDGEMENT OF THE BROKER AS TO THE FAIR MKT VALUE OF THE SECURITIES AT THE TIME OF TRANSACTION & OF ANY SECURITIES EXCHANGED OR TRADED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, THE EXPENSE INVOLVED IN EFFECTING THE TRANSACTION, THE FACT THE BROKER IS ENTITLED TO A PROFIT & TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION. BOSC FAILED TO SHOW CORRECT TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTION MEMORANDA FOR ACCOUNT OF FIRM EXECUTED WITH A CUSTOMER OTHER THAN A BROKER BY FAILING TO INCLUDE TIME STAMPS SHOWING DATE AND TIME OF RECEIPT AND FAILING TO INCLUDE CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO IDENTIFY THE ORDERS AS DAY, LIMIT, MKT OR GTC ORDERS. BOSC FAILED TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES THAT PROHIBITED MKDNS/MKUPS ON ZERO COUPON MUNICIPAL SECURITIES IN EXCESS OF 4% OF THE PRNICIPAL AMT INVESTED. BOSC FAILED TO REPORT INFO REGARDING PURCHASE AND SALE TRANSACTIONS EFFECTED IN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TO THE REAL-TIME TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) IN MANNER PRESCRIBED BY RULE G-14 RTRS PROCEDURES & RTRS USERS MANUAL; FIRM FAILED TO REPORT SUCH TRANSACTIONS W/IN 15 MIN. OF TIME OF TRADE TO AN RTRS PORTAL (CONTINUED IN COMMENTS). 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): 04/29/2009 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: $ 80,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: W/O ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $80,000 REQUIRED TO PAY 18,402, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO INVESTORS & TO REVISE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REGARDING MUNICIPAL BOND FAIR PRICING, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRADE REPORTING & TRACE REPORTING W/IN 30 BUSINESS DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE NAC. A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF BOSC SHALL SUBMIT SATISFACTORY PROOF OF PYMT OF THE RESTITUTION OR OF REASONABLE AND DOCUMENTED EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN TO EFFECT RESTITUTION TO FINRA NO LATER THAN 120 DAYS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC. ANY UNDISTRIBUTED RESTITUTION & INTEREST SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE APPROPRIATE ESCHEAT, UNCLAIMED PROPERTY OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND FOR THE STATE IN WHICH THE CUSTOMER LAST RESIDED. 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). BOSC FAILED TO REPORT TO THE TRADE REPORTING & COMPLIANCE ENGINE (TRACE) THE CORRECT TIME OF TRADE EXECUTION FOR TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND FAILED TO REPORT TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS W/IN 15 MIN. OF THE TIME OF EXECUTION. THIS CONDUCT CONSTITUTES SEPARATE AND DISTINCT VIOLATIONS OF NASD RULE 6230 (A) AND NASD RULE 2110. BOSC FAILED TO SHOW THE CORRECT EXECUTION TIME ON MEMORANDA OF TRACE-ELIGIBLE TRANSACTIONS FOR THE ACCT. OF THE FIRM EXECUTED WITH ANOTHER BROKER OR DEALER. THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM DID NOT PROVIDE FOR SUPERVISION REASONABLEY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, REGULATIONS, NASD RULES AND MSRB RULES CONCERNING MUNICIPAL BOND FAIR PRICING, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRADE REPORTING AND TRACE REPORTING.
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regulatory · block 7PDF pages 53–54
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 75,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
MSRB RULES G-17, G30(A)- BOSC, INC. PURCHASED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT FROM A CUSTOMER AND/OR SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT TO A CUSTOMER AT AN AGGREGATE PRICE (INCLUDING ANY MARKDOWN OR MARKUP)THAT WAS NOT FAIR AND REASONABLE. TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, INCLUDING THE BEST JUDGMENT OF THE BROKER DEALER OR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALER AS TO THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SECURITIES AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTION AND OF ANY SECURITIES EXCHANGED OR TRADED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, THE EXPENSE INVOLVED IN EFFECTING THE TRANSACTION, THE FACT THAT THE BROKER, DEALER, OR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALER IS ENTITLED TO A PROFIT, AND THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE TRANSACTION.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $75,000 FOR VIOLATIONS OF MSRB RULES AND REQUIRED TO PAY $25,141, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO INVESTORS. A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL SHALL SUBMIT SATISFACTORY PROOF OF PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION OR OF REASONABLR AND DOCUMENTED RFFORTS UNDERTAKEN TO EFFECT RESTITUTION TO FINRA NO LATER THAN 120 DAYS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC. ANY UNDISTRIBUTED RESTITUTION AND INTEREST SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE APPROPRIATE ESCHEAT, UNCLAIMED PROPERTY OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND FOR THE STATE IN WHICH THE CUSTOMER LAST RESIDED.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/10/2012 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 20080013650001 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): MSRB RULES G-17, G30(A)- BOSC, INC. PURCHASED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT FROM A CUSTOMER AND/OR SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT TO A CUSTOMER AT AN AGGREGATE PRICE (INCLUDING ANY MARKDOWN OR MARKUP)THAT WAS NOT FAIR AND REASONABLE. TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, INCLUDING THE BEST JUDGMENT OF THE BROKER DEALER OR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALER AS TO THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SECURITIES AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTION AND OF ANY SECURITIES EXCHANGED OR TRADED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, THE EXPENSE INVOLVED IN EFFECTING THE TRANSACTION, THE FACT THAT THE BROKER, DEALER, OR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALER IS ENTITLED TO A PROFIT, AND THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE TRANSACTION. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/10/2012 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: $ 75,000.00 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: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $75,000 FOR VIOLATIONS OF MSRB RULES AND REQUIRED TO PAY $25,141, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO INVESTORS. A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL SHALL SUBMIT SATISFACTORY PROOF OF PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION OR OF REASONABLR AND DOCUMENTED RFFORTS UNDERTAKEN TO EFFECT RESTITUTION TO FINRA NO LATER THAN 120 DAYS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC. ANY UNDISTRIBUTED RESTITUTION AND INTEREST SHALL BE FORWARDED TO THE APPROPRIATE ESCHEAT, UNCLAIMED PROPERTY OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND FOR THE STATE IN WHICH THE CUSTOMER LAST RESIDED. 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 8PDF pages 54–56
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
Action status / disposition — filed text
FINAL CERTIFICATION SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIRED UNDERTAKINGS WAS SUBMITTED TO THE SEC ON JUNE 16, 2016.
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Description of allegations — filed text
THE MATTER INVOLVES VIOLATIONS OF AN ANTI-FRAUD PROVISION OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS IN CONNECTION WITH BOSC'S UNDERWRITING OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES OFFERINGS. BOSC CONDUCTED INADEQUATE DUE DILIGENCE IN CERTAIN OFFERINGS AND AS A RESULT, FAILED TO FORM A REASONABLE BASIS FOR BELIEVING THE TRUTHFULNESS OF CERTAIN MATERIAL REPRESENTATIONS IN OFFICIAL STATEMENTS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE OFFERINGS. THIS RESULTED IN OFFERING AND SELLING MUNICIPAL SECURITIES ON THE BASIS OF MATERIALLY MISLEADING DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS. THE VIOLATIONS WERE SELF-REPORTED TO THE COMMISSION.
Sanction detail — filed text
ALL SANCTIONS LISTED IN 12.A. AND 12.B. WERE ORDERED AGAINST THE APPLICANT. MONETARY FINE OF $250,000 WAS PAID 6/22/2015.
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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) SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: PAY MONETARY FINE OF $250,000 IN ADDITION TO HIRING AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF BOSC'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AS THEY RELATE TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES UNDERWRITING DUE DILIGENCE. BOSC MUST ADOPT ALL AGREED UPON RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT'S REPORT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THAT REPORT AND PROVIDE WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITHIN ONE YEAR. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/18/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: FILE NO. 3-16611 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE MATTER INVOLVES VIOLATIONS OF AN ANTI-FRAUD PROVISION OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS IN CONNECTION WITH BOSC'S UNDERWRITING OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES OFFERINGS. BOSC CONDUCTED INADEQUATE DUE DILIGENCE IN CERTAIN OFFERINGS AND AS A RESULT, FAILED TO FORM A REASONABLE BASIS FOR BELIEVING THE TRUTHFULNESS OF CERTAIN MATERIAL REPRESENTATIONS IN OFFICIAL STATEMENTS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE OFFERINGS. THIS RESULTED IN OFFERING AND SELLING MUNICIPAL SECURITIES ON THE BASIS OF MATERIALLY MISLEADING DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS. THE VIOLATIONS WERE SELF-REPORTED TO THE COMMISSION. 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): 06/18/2015 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: $ 250,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: PAY MONETARY FINE OF $250,000 IN ADDITION TO HIRING AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF BOSC'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AS THEY RELATE TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES UNDERWRITING DUE DILIGENCE. BOSC MUST ADOPT ALL AGREED UPON RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT'S REPORT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THAT REPORT AND PROVIDE WRITTEN EVIDENCE OF COMPLIANCE WITHIN ONE YEAR. 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: ALL SANCTIONS LISTED IN 12.A. AND 12.B. WERE ORDERED AGAINST THE APPLICANT. MONETARY FINE OF $250,000 WAS PAID 6/22/2015. 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). FINAL CERTIFICATION SHOWING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIRED UNDERTAKINGS WAS SUBMITTED TO THE SEC ON JUNE 16, 2016.
regulatory · block 9BOKF, NAPDF pages 56–58
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BOKF, NA
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (COMMISSION)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 600,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016, BOKF, NA ("BOKF"), AN AFFILIATE OF BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC., ENTERED INTO A CONSENT DECREE (THE "CONSENT DECREE') WITH THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC"). BOKF NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF THE CONSENT DECREE. THIS MATTER RELATES TO BOKF'S RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRISTOPHER BROGDON WHO HAS BEEN ACCUSED BY THE SEC OF VIOLATING ANTIFRAUD PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS. BOKF SERVED AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE AND DISSEMINATION AGENT FOR SEVERAL CONDUIT MUNICIPAL BOND OFFERINGS FOR WHICH MR. BROGDON'S ENTITIES ACTED AS BORROWER SINCE 2000. THE CONSENT DECREE STATES THAT BOKF, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE ACTIONS OF A FORMER BOKF EMPLOYEE, ALLOWED MR. BROGDON TO PERPETUATE HIS FRAUD BY FAILING TO PERFORM DISCLOSURE AND NOTICE OBLIGATIONS BOKF OWED TO BONDHOLDERS.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE, DISGORGEMENT AND INTEREST PAID IN FULL ON 9/14/2016.
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:
BOKF, NA
(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)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (COMMISSION)
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $984,200.73, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $83,520.63 AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $600,000.00 TO THE COMMISSION.
IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW UNRATED CONDUIT MUNICIPAL FINANCING BUSINESS;
ENHANCE THE TICKLER SYSTEM CURRENTLY USED; IMPLEMENT AUTOMATED REPORTING; ENHANCE SUPERVISORY REVIEW OF THIS BUSINESS;
PROVIDE TRAINING; CERTIFY IN WRITING, COMPLIANCE WITH THESE UNDERTAKINGS.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/09/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-17533
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Debt - Municipal
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2016, BOKF, NA ("BOKF"), AN AFFILIATE OF BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC., ENTERED INTO A CONSENT DECREE (THE "CONSENT
DECREE') WITH THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC"). BOKF NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF THE CONSENT
DECREE. THIS MATTER RELATES TO BOKF'S RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRISTOPHER BROGDON WHO HAS BEEN ACCUSED BY THE SEC OF VIOLATING
ANTIFRAUD PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS. BOKF SERVED AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE AND DISSEMINATION AGENT FOR SEVERAL
CONDUIT MUNICIPAL BOND OFFERINGS FOR WHICH MR. BROGDON'S ENTITIES ACTED AS BORROWER SINCE 2000. THE CONSENT DECREE STATES
THAT BOKF, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE ACTIONS OF A FORMER BOKF EMPLOYEE, ALLOWED MR. BROGDON TO PERPETUATE HIS FRAUD BY FAILING TO
PERFORM DISCLOSURE AND NOTICE OBLIGATIONS BOKF OWED TO BONDHOLDERS.
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):
09/09/2016
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: $ 600,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $984,200.73, PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $83,520.63 AND A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $600,000.00 TO THE
COMMISSION. IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE ACCEPTANCE OF NEW UNRATED CONDUIT MUNICIPAL
FINANCING BUSINESS; ENHANCE THE TICKLER SYSTEM CURRENTLY USED; IMPLEMENT AUTOMATED REPORTING; ENHANCE SUPERVISORY REVIEW
OF THIS BUSINESS; PROVIDE TRAINING; CERTIFY IN WRITING, COMPLIANCE WITH THESE 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:
FINE, DISGORGEMENT AND INTEREST PAID IN FULL ON 9/14/2016.
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 10PDF pages 58–60
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 175,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
PURSUANT TO A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT DATED OCTOBER 2, 2017, THE FIRM AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CENSURE AND MONETARY FINE OF $175,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO MAINTAIN APPROXIMATELY 732,000 ELECTRONIC BROKERAGE RECORDS IN NON-ERASABLE AND NON- REWRITEABLE FORMAT, KNOWN AS WORM FORMAT, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, EXCHANGE ACT RULE 17A-4(F), NASD RULE 3110 AND FINRA RULE 4511. FINRA ALSO ALLEGED THE FIRM FAILED TO IMPLEMENT AN AUDIT SYSTEM REGARDING RETAINING AND PRESERVING ELECTRONIC RECORDS. FINALLY, FINRA ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 17A-4(F).
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED.
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) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/02/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2016051512501 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): FINRA ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO MAINTAIN APPROXIMATELY 732,000 ELECTRONIC BROKERAGE RECORDS IN NON-ERASABLE AND NON- REWRITEABLE FORMAT, KNOWN AS WORM FORMAT, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 17(A) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, EXCHANGE ACT RULE 17A-4(F), NASD RULE 3110 AND FINRA RULE 4511. FINRA ALSO ALLEGED THE FIRM FAILED TO IMPLEMENT AN AUDIT SYSTEM REGARDING RETAINING AND PRESERVING ELECTRONIC RECORDS. FINALLY, FINRA ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM'S WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 17A-4(F). 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/02/2017 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: $ 175,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED. 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). PURSUANT TO A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT DATED OCTOBER 2, 2017, THE FIRM AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CENSURE AND MONETARY FINE OF $175,000.
regulatory · block 11PDF pages 60–62
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHIN 30 DAYS, REVIEW AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY ALL RELEVANT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS CONCERNING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION AND 12B-1 FEES; WITHIN 30 DAYS, EVALUATE WHETHER EXISTING CLIENTS SHOULD BE MOVED TO A LOWER-COST SHARE CLASS AND MOVE CLIENTS AS NECESSARY. WITHIN 30 DAYS; EVALUATE, UPDATE (IF NECESSARY), AND REVIEW FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR IMPLEMENTATION, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SO THAT THEY ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT IN CONNECTION WITH DISCLOSURES REGARDING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION; WITHIN 30 DAYS, NOTIFY AFFECTED INVESTORS OF THE SETTLEMENT TERMS OF THIS ORDER IN A CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS FASHION; WITHIN 210 DAYS, DISTRIBUTE ALL AMOUNTS DUE TO EACH AFFECTED INVESTOR, AS REQUIRED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER BOK FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC. 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 ("12B-1 FEES"). AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO JULY 6, 2018 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), RESPONDENT 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. RESPONDENT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. RESPONDENT 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, RESPONDENT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS TO INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES.
Sanction detail — filed text
TOTAL DISGORGEMENT OF $182,318.31; TOTAL PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $15,482.92
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)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE; PAY DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST TO AFFECTED INVESTORS, TOTALING $197,801.23
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. 3-19063
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):
THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER BOK
FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC. 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 ("12B-1 FEES"). AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2014 TO JULY 6, 2018 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), RESPONDENT 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. RESPONDENT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. RESPONDENT 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, RESPONDENT AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1
FEES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS TO INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES.
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):
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:
WITHIN 30 DAYS, REVIEW AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY ALL RELEVANT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS CONCERNING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS
SELECTION AND 12B-1 FEES; WITHIN 30 DAYS, EVALUATE WHETHER EXISTING CLIENTS SHOULD BE MOVED TO A LOWER-COST SHARE CLASS
AND MOVE CLIENTS AS NECESSARY. WITHIN 30 DAYS; EVALUATE, UPDATE (IF NECESSARY), AND REVIEW FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR
IMPLEMENTATION, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SO THAT THEY ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT IN
CONNECTION WITH DISCLOSURES REGARDING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION; WITHIN 30 DAYS, NOTIFY AFFECTED INVESTORS OF THE
SETTLEMENT TERMS OF THIS ORDER IN A CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS FASHION.
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 DISGORGEMENT OF $182,318.31; TOTAL PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $15,482.92
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).
WITHIN 30 DAYS, REVIEW AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY ALL RELEVANT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS CONCERNING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS
SELECTION AND 12B-1 FEES; WITHIN 30 DAYS, EVALUATE WHETHER EXISTING CLIENTS SHOULD BE MOVED TO A LOWER-COST SHARE CLASS AND
MOVE CLIENTS AS NECESSARY. WITHIN 30 DAYS; EVALUATE, UPDATE (IF NECESSARY), AND REVIEW FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR
IMPLEMENTATION, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SO THAT THEY ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT IN
CONNECTION WITH DISCLOSURES REGARDING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION; WITHIN 30 DAYS, NOTIFY AFFECTED INVESTORS OF THE
SETTLEMENT TERMS OF THIS ORDER IN A CLEAR AND CONSPICUOUS FASHION; WITHIN 210 DAYS, DISTRIBUTE ALL AMOUNTS DUE TO EACH AFFECTED
INVESTOR, AS REQUIRED.regulatory · block 12PDF pages 62–64
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 110,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
PURSUANT TO A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2024, THE FIRM AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CENSURE AND MONETARY FINE OF $110,000.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA ALLEGED THAT FROM DECEMBER 2016 THROUGH AUGUST 2023, BOK FINANCIAL INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE TRADE REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE ENGINE (TRACE) APPROXIMATELY 24,200 TRANSACTIONS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED "NO REMUNERATION" (NR) INDICATOR, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6730(D) AND 2010. FINRA ALLEGED THAT FROM DECEMBER 2016 TO NOVEMBER 2024, BOK FINANCIAL FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS), REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH FINRA RULE 6730(D), IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110 AND 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $110,000. THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON DECEMBER 12, 2024.
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) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: $110,000 FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/25/2024 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2023079290101 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): FINRA ALLEGED THAT FROM DECEMBER 2016 THROUGH AUGUST 2023, BOK FINANCIAL INACCURATELY REPORTED TO THE TRADE REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE ENGINE (TRACE) APPROXIMATELY 24,200 TRANSACTIONS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED "NO REMUNERATION" (NR) INDICATOR, IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 6730(D) AND 2010. FINRA ALLEGED THAT FROM DECEMBER 2016 TO NOVEMBER 2024, BOK FINANCIAL FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS), REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH FINRA RULE 6730(D), IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULES 3110 AND 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): 12/03/2024 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: $ 110,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $110,000. THE FINE WAS PAID IN FULL ON DECEMBER 12, 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). PURSUANT TO A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT DATED NOVEMBER 21, 2024, THE FIRM AGREED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CENSURE AND MONETARY FINE OF $110,000.
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