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Private Funds
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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-07-06 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICASOLE OWNER OF APPLICANTDomestic entity | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT09/1990 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 2 | ROSS HAMLET ABBOTTCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER06/2019 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 3 | RAYMOND JOHN BELLUCCIELECTED MANAGERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | ELECTED MANAGER03/2020 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 4 | HELEN GWYN BARNHILLCHIEF LEGAL OFFICERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER08/2022 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 5 | DEREK JAMES HEASLIPELECTED MANAGERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | No | ELECTED MANAGER06/2023 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 6 | BENJAMIN HERBERT LEWISELECTED MANAGERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | No | ELECTED MANAGER06/2023 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 7 | NILADRI MUKHERJEEELECTED MANAGERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | No | ELECTED MANAGER06/2023 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 8 | CHRISTOPHER EUGENE STICKRODELECTED MANAGERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | No | ELECTED MANAGER06/2023 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 9 | JEREMY ROSS INTIHARCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER07/2023 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 10 | SCOTT WILLIAM WEINSTEINCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER09/2024 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 11 | SHANKAR SARAVANANVICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER06/2025 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 12 | JULIAN MAURO D AMBROSIPRESIDENT, CEO, ELECTED MANAGERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRESIDENT, CEO, ELECTED MANAGER03/2026 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 13 | JAMES J DEATSELECTED MANAGERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | ELECTED MANAGER01/2025 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 14 | ELOHO ISIMEME OVHORICHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER06/2026 | Schedule APDF page 53 |
| 15 | TIAA BOARD OF GOVERNORSSOLE OWNERDomestic entity | TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SOLE OWNER09/1990 | Schedule BPDF page 54 |
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 7/6/2026 7:46:05 AM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC 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 actions4 Yes1 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?Yes
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?Yes
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 10 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1PDF pages 55–56
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 275,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE AWC WAS ACCEPTED BY FINRA ON 11/22/2016 AND THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND HAS PAID A FINE AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 12 ABOVE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT AS A RESULT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ERRORS AND IN ONE CASE AN AMBIGUOUS CLAUSE IN A VENDOR AGREEMENT, THE FIRM DID NOT MAKE TIMELY DELIVERY OF CUSTOMER CONFIRMATIONS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF TRANSACTIONS. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO DELIVER IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATIONS TO CUSTOMERS IN CONNECTION WITH 17 TRANSACTION TYPES. THESE DELIVERY FAILURES RESULTED FROM A COMPUTER CODING ERROR BY WHICH THE FIRM'S SYSTEM WAS NOT PROPERLY PROGRAMMED TO GENERATE IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATIONS FOR THESE UNIQUE TRANSACTION TYPES. DESPITE THE ABSENCE OF IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATIONS, CUSTOMERS SEPARATELY RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE RELEVANT TRANSACTIONS THROUGH OTHER MEANS, INCLUDING QUARTERLY STATEMENTS. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT DURING A TWO-WEEK PERIOD IN DECEMBER 2013, THE FIRM NEGLECTED TO SEND EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS ALERTING THEM WHEN AN ELECTRONIC CONFIRMATION WAS GENERATED AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE VIEWING. THE FINDINGS ALSO INCLUDED THAT FOLLOWING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND WHILE REPLACING VENDORS FOR PAPER CONFIRMATION PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY, THE FIRM DISCOVERED THAT ITS ORIGINAL VENDOR HAD SENT PAPER CONFIRMATIONS FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TWO DAYS OR MORE AFTER THE TRANSACTION RATHER THAN ONE DAY AFTER THE TRANSACTION. THIS DELAY RESULTED FROM AN AMBIGUITY CREATED BY THE LANGUAGE IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FIRM AND THE VENDOR. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM DELIVERED CONFIRMATIONS FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS THAT DID NOT EXPLICITLY DENOTE THE FIRM'S CAPACITY AS AGENT. ALTHOUGH THE AFFECTED TRANSACTIONS REPRESENTED A VERY SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE FIRM'S OVERALL TRANSACTIONS DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, IN THE AGGREGATE THEY NUMBERED IN THE MILLIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $275,000. IN RESOLVING THIS MATTER, FINRA RECOGNIZED THAT THE FIRM: (1) TIMELY SELF-REPORTED THE FOREGOING CONFIRMATION ISSUES TO FINRA; (2) PRIOR TO DETECTION OR INTERVENTION BY A REGULATOR, ENGAGED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT AN INTERNAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATION OF THE RELEVANT ISSUES; (3) PROMPTLY TOOK CORRECTIVE ACTION AND REVISED ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING CONFIRMATION PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY; (4) HIRED ADDITIONAL STAFF DEDICATED TO ENSURING PROPER CONFIRMATION PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY; AND (5) PROVIDED SUBSTANTIAL ASSISTANCE TO FINRA BY SHARING THE RESULTS OF ITS INTERNAL INVESTIGATION AND VOLUNTARILY AND PROMPTLY PROVIDING UPDATES REGARDING ADDITIONAL CONFIRMATION DELIVERY ISSUES DISCOVERED DURING ITS INTERNAL INVESTIGATION.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA) 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: CENSURE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/22/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2016049779401 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): N/A 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT AS A RESULT OF TECHNOLOGICAL ERRORS AND IN ONE CASE AN AMBIGUOUS CLAUSE IN A VENDOR AGREEMENT, THE FIRM DID NOT MAKE TIMELY DELIVERY OF CUSTOMER CONFIRMATIONS FOR CERTAIN TYPES OF TRANSACTIONS. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO DELIVER IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATIONS TO CUSTOMERS IN CONNECTION WITH 17 TRANSACTION TYPES. THESE DELIVERY FAILURES RESULTED FROM A COMPUTER CODING ERROR BY WHICH THE FIRM'S SYSTEM WAS NOT PROPERLY PROGRAMMED TO GENERATE IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATIONS FOR THESE UNIQUE TRANSACTION TYPES. DESPITE THE ABSENCE OF IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATIONS, CUSTOMERS SEPARATELY RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE RELEVANT TRANSACTIONS THROUGH OTHER MEANS, INCLUDING QUARTERLY STATEMENTS. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT DURING A TWO-WEEK PERIOD IN DECEMBER 2013, THE FIRM NEGLECTED TO SEND EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS ALERTING THEM WHEN AN ELECTRONIC CONFIRMATION WAS GENERATED AND MADE AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE VIEWING. THE FINDINGS ALSO INCLUDED THAT FOLLOWING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A NEW AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND WHILE REPLACING VENDORS FOR PAPER CONFIRMATION PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY, THE FIRM DISCOVERED THAT ITS ORIGINAL VENDOR HAD SENT PAPER CONFIRMATIONS FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS TWO DAYS OR MORE AFTER THE TRANSACTION RATHER THAN ONE DAY AFTER THE TRANSACTION. THIS DELAY RESULTED FROM AN AMBIGUITY CREATED BY THE LANGUAGE IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FIRM AND THE VENDOR. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM DELIVERED CONFIRMATIONS FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS THAT DID NOT EXPLICITLY DENOTE THE FIRM'S CAPACITY AS AGENT. ALTHOUGH THE AFFECTED TRANSACTIONS REPRESENTED A VERY SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THE FIRM'S OVERALL TRANSACTIONS DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, IN THE AGGREGATE THEY NUMBERED IN THE MILLIONS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/22/2016 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: $ 275,000.00 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 $275,000. IN RESOLVING THIS MATTER, FINRA RECOGNIZED THAT THE FIRM: (1) TIMELY SELF-REPORTED THE FOREGOING CONFIRMATION ISSUES TO FINRA; (2) PRIOR TO DETECTION OR INTERVENTION BY A REGULATOR, ENGAGED OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT AN INTERNAL FORENSIC INVESTIGATION OF THE RELEVANT ISSUES; (3) PROMPTLY TOOK CORRECTIVE ACTION AND REVISED ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING CONFIRMATION PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY; (4) HIRED ADDITIONAL STAFF DEDICATED TO ENSURING PROPER CONFIRMATION PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY; AND (5) PROVIDED SUBSTANTIAL ASSISTANCE TO FINRA BY SHARING THE RESULTS OF ITS INTERNAL INVESTIGATION AND VOLUNTARILY AND PROMPTLY PROVIDING UPDATES REGARDING ADDITIONAL CONFIRMATION DELIVERY ISSUES DISCOVERED DURING ITS INTERNAL INVESTIGATION. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE AWC WAS ACCEPTED BY FINRA ON 11/22/2016 AND THE FIRM CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND HAS PAID A FINE AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 12 ABOVE.
regulatory · block 2TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (TIAA)PDF pages 57–58
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (TIAA)
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 18,112.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS SETTLEMENT DOES NOT INVOLVE TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC. HOWEVER,TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF TIAA. ON MARCH 17, 2016, TIAA STIPULATED TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FINDINGS BY THE NYDFS THAT TIAA VIOLATED VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW AND PAID A CIVIL PENALTY OF $18,112.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF NEW YORK INSURANCE LAWS
Sanction detail — filed text
ON MARCH 17, 2016, TIAA ENTERED INTO A STIPULATION WITH THE NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES ("NYDFS") TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FINDINGS BY NYDFS THAT TIAA VIOLATED VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW. THE STIPULATION CITED VIOLATIONS OF NYDFS REGULATION 60 AND REGULATION 152 RELATED TO REPLACEMENT AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS. TIAA PAID A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,112 ON 3/17/2016. THE STIPULATION COVERED THE EXAM PERIOD 01/2005 THROUGH 12/2008. NYDFS HAS ASSESSED THE REMEDIATION PLAN DURING THE SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION IN 2013 WITH NO FINDINGS OR VIOLATIONS IDENTIFIED RELATED TO REPLACEMENT, ILLUSTRATION, DISCLOSURE AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.
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:
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND
ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF
AMERICA (TIAA)
(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)
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/17/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
STIPULATION ENTERED INTO 03/17/2016 COVERING EXAM PERIOD 01/2005 THROUGH 12/2008
4.
Docket/Case Number:
STATE OF NY STIPULATION NO. 2016-0045-S
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types:
INSURANCE/ANNUITIES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS OF VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF NEW YORK INSURANCE LAWS
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:
Stipulation and Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/17/2016
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: $ 18,112.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
ON MARCH 17, 2016, TIAA ENTERED INTO A STIPULATION WITH THE NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES ("NYDFS") TO, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, FINDINGS BY NYDFS THAT TIAA VIOLATED VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW. THE STIPULATION CITED
VIOLATIONS OF NYDFS REGULATION 60 AND REGULATION 152 RELATED TO REPLACEMENT AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS. TIAA PAID A
CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,112. THE STIPULATION COVERED THE EXAM PERIOD 01/2005 THROUGH 12/2008. NYDFS HAS ASSESSED
THE REMEDIATION PLAN DURING THE SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION IN 2013 WITH NO FINDINGS OR VIOLATIONS IDENTIFIED RELATED TO
REPLACEMENT, ILLUSTRATION, DISCLOSURE AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.
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:
ON MARCH 17, 2016, TIAA ENTERED INTO A STIPULATION WITH THE NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES ("NYDFS") TO, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, FINDINGS BY NYDFS THAT TIAA VIOLATED VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW. THE STIPULATION CITED
VIOLATIONS OF NYDFS REGULATION 60 AND REGULATION 152 RELATED TO REPLACEMENT AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS. TIAA PAID A
CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,112 ON 3/17/2016. THE STIPULATION COVERED THE EXAM PERIOD 01/2005 THROUGH 12/2008. NYDFS
HAS ASSESSED THE REMEDIATION PLAN DURING THE SUBSEQUENT EXAMINATION IN 2013 WITH NO FINDINGS OR VIOLATIONS IDENTIFIED
RELATED TO REPLACEMENT, ILLUSTRATION, DISCLOSURE AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS.
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).
THIS SETTLEMENT DOES NOT INVOLVE TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC. HOWEVER,TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL
SERVICES, LLC IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF TIAA. ON MARCH 17, 2016, TIAA STIPULATED TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, FINDINGS BY THE
NYDFS THAT TIAA VIOLATED VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW AND PAID A CIVIL PENALTY OF $18,112.regulatory · block 3PDF pages 59–61
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON MARCH 11, 2019, THE SEC ISSUED AN ORDER REGARDING CONDUCT TC SERVICES HAD SELF-REPORTED TO THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE (THE "INITIATIVE"). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, TC SERVICES CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER (THE "SETTLEMENT ORDER") FINDING THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT BY NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSING TO CLIENTS ENROLLED IN THE PORTFOLIO ADVISOR AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER PROGRAMS CERTAIN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF RULE 12B-1 FEES AND SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. PURSUANT TO THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, TC SERVICES CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING FURTHER VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. TC SERVICES ALSO WAS ORDERED TO DISGORGE A TOTAL OF $2,102,280.21 IN RULE 12B-1 FEES RECEIVED, PLUS $293,342.08 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, TO AFFECTED INVESTORS AND TO NOTIFY AFFECTED INVESTORS OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER'S TERMS, INCLUDING FOLLOWING UNDERTAKINGS: (1) REVIEW AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY ALL RELEVANT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS CONCERNING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION AND RULE 12B-1 FEES; (2) EVALUATE WHETHER EXISTING CLIENTS SHOULD BE MOVED TO A LOWER-COST SHARE CLASS AND TO MOVE CLIENTS AS NECESSARY; AND (3) EVALUATE, UPDATE AND REVIEW FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR IMPLEMENTATION, TC SERVICES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ASSURE THAT THEY ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS OF THE ADVISERS ACT IN CONNECTION WITH DISCLOSURES REGARDING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION. THE SEC DID NOT IMPOSE A CIVIL PENALTY ON TC SERVICES BASED ON TC SERVICES SELF-REPORTING THROUGH THE INITIATIVE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IA RELEASE 40-5129, MARCH 11, 2019: THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS BE INSTITUTED AGAINST TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC ("RESPONDENT"). ON THE BASIS OF THIS ORDER AND RESPONDENT'S OFFER, THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY THE RESPONDENT IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION PRACTICES AND THE FEES IT RECEIVED. AT TIMES DURING 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 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 RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS TO INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES. AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT, RESPONDENT WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE RESPONDENT SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. RESPONDENT IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $2,102,380.21 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $293,342.08, AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-19032
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):
IA RELEASE 40-5129, MARCH 11, 2019: THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS BE INSTITUTED AGAINST TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
("RESPONDENT"). ON THE BASIS OF THIS ORDER AND RESPONDENT'S OFFER, THE COMMISSION FINDS THAT THESE PROCEEDINGS ARISE OUT OF
BREACHES OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AND INADEQUATE DISCLOSURES BY THE RESPONDENT IN CONNECTION WITH ITS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS
SELECTION PRACTICES AND THE FEES IT RECEIVED. AT TIMES DURING 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 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 RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES FOR ADVISING CLIENTS TO
INVEST IN OR HOLD SUCH MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES. AS A RESULT OF THE CONDUCT, RESPONDENT WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND
207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKINGS AND PREJUDGEMENT INTEREST
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
THE RESPONDENT SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS
206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. RESPONDENT IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $2,102,380.21 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST
OF $293,342.08, AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON MARCH 11, 2019, THE SEC ISSUED AN ORDER REGARDING CONDUCT TC SERVICES HAD SELF-REPORTED TO THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE (THE "INITIATIVE"). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, TC SERVICES CONSENTED TO
THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER (THE "SETTLEMENT ORDER") FINDING THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT BY NOT
ADEQUATELY DISCLOSING TO CLIENTS ENROLLED IN THE PORTFOLIO ADVISOR AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER PROGRAMS CERTAIN CONFLICTS OF
INTEREST RELATED TO THE RECEIPT OF RULE 12B-1 FEES AND SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. PURSUANT TO THE
SETTLEMENT ORDER, TC SERVICES CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING FURTHER
VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. TC SERVICES ALSO WAS ORDERED TO DISGORGE A TOTAL OF $2,102,280.21 IN
RULE 12B-1 FEES RECEIVED, PLUS $293,342.08 IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, TO AFFECTED INVESTORS AND TO NOTIFY AFFECTED INVESTORS OF THE
SETTLEMENT ORDER'S TERMS, INCLUDING FOLLOWING UNDERTAKINGS: (1) REVIEW AND CORRECT AS NECESSARY ALL RELEVANT DISCLOSURE
DOCUMENTS CONCERNING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION AND RULE 12B-1 FEES; (2) EVALUATE WHETHER EXISTING CLIENTS SHOULD BE
MOVED TO A LOWER-COST SHARE CLASS AND TO MOVE CLIENTS AS NECESSARY; AND (3) EVALUATE, UPDATE AND REVIEW FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF THEIR IMPLEMENTATION, TC SERVICES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ASSURE THAT THEY ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS
OF THE ADVISERS ACT IN CONNECTION WITH DISCLOSURES REGARDING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION. THE SEC DID NOT IMPOSE A CIVIL
PENALTY ON TC SERVICES BASED ON TC SERVICES SELF-REPORTING THROUGH THE INITIATIVE.regulatory · block 4TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAPDF pages 61–62
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
- Regulator name — filed text
- ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 18,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THIS MATTER DOES NOT INVOLVE ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE "NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE" AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE BENEFICIARIES WITH A REASONABLE WRITTEN EXPLANATION OF DELAY OF CLAIM PAYMENT BEYOND 45 DAYS, AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 50 ILL. ADM. CODE 919.70(A)(2); AND FAILURE TO NOTIFY BENEFICIARIES OF THE AVAILABILITY OF INTEREST AT THE TIME OF CLAIM SUBMISSION, AS REQUIRED BY 215 ILCS 5/224(1)(I).
Sanction detail — filed text
ON MARCH 2, 2020, THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE (IDI) ISSUED A MARKET CONDUCT EXAMINATION VERIFIED REPORT AND STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDER IN CONNECTION WITH A MARKET CONDUCT EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ("TIAA"). WITHOUT ADMITTING FAULT, LIABILITY, OR WRONGDOING, TIAA AGREED TO A STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDER (THE "CONSENT ORDER") FINDING THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 50 ILL. ADM. CODE 919.70(A)(2) FOR NOT PROVIDING A "NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE" AND FOR NOT PROVIDING BENEFICIARIES WITH A REASONABLE WRITTEN EXPLANATION OF DELAY OF CLAIM PAYMENT BEYOND 45 DAYS; AND VIOLATED 215 ILCS 5/224(1)(I) FOR NOT NOTIFYING BENEFICIARIES OF THE AVAILABILITY OF INTEREST AT THE TIME OF CLAIM SUBMISSION. THE IDI IMPOSED A CIVIL FORFEITURE OF $18,000 FOR TIAA.
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:
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND
ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF
AMERICA
(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)
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/02/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
CONSENT ORDER DATED 03/02/2020
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Annuity(ies) - Variable
Other Product Types:
LIFE INSURANCE, FIXED ANNUITIES
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE ALLEGED VIOLATIONS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE "NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE"
AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE BENEFICIARIES WITH A REASONABLE WRITTEN EXPLANATION OF DELAY OF CLAIM PAYMENT BEYOND 45 DAYS, AS REQUIRED
BY SECTION 50 ILL. ADM. CODE 919.70(A)(2); AND FAILURE TO NOTIFY BENEFICIARIES OF THE AVAILABILITY OF INTEREST AT THE TIME OF CLAIM
SUBMISSION, AS REQUIRED BY 215 ILCS 5/224(1)(I).
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:
Stipulation and Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/24/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE ORDER TO BE SIGNED.
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 18,000.00
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:
ON MARCH 2, 2020, THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE (IDI) ISSUED A MARKET CONDUCT EXAMINATION VERIFIED REPORT AND
STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDER IN CONNECTION WITH A MARKET CONDUCT EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ("TIAA"). WITHOUT ADMITTING FAULT, LIABILITY, OR WRONGDOING, TIAA AGREED TO A STIPULATION AND CONSENT
ORDER (THE "CONSENT ORDER") FINDING THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 50 ILL. ADM. CODE 919.70(A)(2) FOR NOT PROVIDING A "NOTICE OF
AVAILABILITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE" AND FOR NOT PROVIDING BENEFICIARIES WITH A REASONABLE WRITTEN EXPLANATION OF
DELAY OF CLAIM PAYMENT BEYOND 45 DAYS; AND VIOLATED 215 ILCS 5/224(1)(I) FOR NOT NOTIFYING BENEFICIARIES OF THE AVAILABILITY OF
INTEREST AT THE TIME OF CLAIM SUBMISSION. THE IDI IMPOSED A CIVIL FORFEITURE OF $18,000 FOR TIAA.
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).
THIS MATTER DOES NOT INVOLVE ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES.regulatory · block 5PDF pages 63–64
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 97,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
TC SERVICES RESOLVED COORDINATED SEC AND NY AG INVESTIGATIONS ADDRESSING THE SAME UNDERLYING FACTS WITH: 1) AN SEC CEASE-AND- DESIST ORDER FINDING WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4), ADVISERS ACT RULE 206(4)-7, AND SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; ORDERING APPROXIMATELY $74 MILLION IN DISGORGE, $14 MILLION IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND $9 MILLION IN CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS; AND 2) A NY AG AOD FINDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NY MARTIN ACT, NY EXEC. LAW 63(12), AND NY COMMON LAW; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AS SET FORTH IN THE SEC ORDER; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS. THERE WERE NO FINDINGS OF SCIENTER AND TC SERVICES NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
TC SERVICES RESOLVED COORDINATED SEC AND NY AG INVESTIGATIONS ADDRESSING THE SAME UNDERLYING FACTS WITH: 1) AN SEC CEASE-AND- DESIST ORDER FINDING WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4), ADVISERS ACT RULE 206(4)-7, AND SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; ORDERING APPROXIMATELY $74 MILLION IN DISGORGE, $14 MILLION IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND $9 MILLION IN CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS; AND 2) A NY AG AOD FINDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NY MARTIN ACT, NY EXEC. LAW 63(12), AND NY COMMON LAW; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AS SET FORTH IN THE SEC ORDER; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS. THERE WERE NO FINDINGS OF SCIENTER AND TC SERVICES NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS.
Sanction detail — filed text
$97 MILLION BROKEN DOWN AS FOLLOWS: $73,985,572 IN DISGORGEMENT, PRE-JUDGEMENT INTEREST OF $14,014,428 AND $9 MILLION PENALTY LEVIED AGAINST THE APPLICANT. THE RESTITUTION WILL BE PAID OVER SEVERAL MONTHS TO AFFECTED CLIENTS ELIGIBLE BASED ON THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT. NO PORTION OF THE PENALTY WAS WAIVED.
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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) UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: RESTITUTION 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/13/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 3-20392 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: MANAGED ACCOUNTS IRA 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): TC SERVICES RESOLVED COORDINATED SEC AND NY AG INVESTIGATIONS ADDRESSING THE SAME UNDERLYING FACTS WITH: 1) AN SEC CEASE-AND- DESIST ORDER FINDING WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4), ADVISERS ACT RULE 206(4)-7, AND SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; ORDERING APPROXIMATELY $74 MILLION IN DISGORGE, $14 MILLION IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND $9 MILLION IN CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS; AND 2) A NY AG AOD FINDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NY MARTIN ACT, NY EXEC. LAW 63(12), AND NY COMMON LAW; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AS SET FORTH IN THE SEC ORDER; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS. THERE WERE NO FINDINGS OF SCIENTER AND TC SERVICES NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/13/2021 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: $ 97,000,000.00 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: $97 MILLION BROKEN DOWN AS FOLLOWS: $73,985,572 IN DISGORGEMENT, PRE-JUDGEMENT INTEREST OF $14,014,428 AND $9 MILLION PENALTY LEVIED AGAINST THE APPLICANT. THE RESTITUTION WILL BE PAID OVER SEVERAL MONTHS TO AFFECTED CLIENTS ELIGIBLE BASED ON THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT. NO PORTION OF THE 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). TC SERVICES RESOLVED COORDINATED SEC AND NY AG INVESTIGATIONS ADDRESSING THE SAME UNDERLYING FACTS WITH: 1) AN SEC CEASE-AND- DESIST ORDER FINDING WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4), ADVISERS ACT RULE 206(4)-7, AND SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; ORDERING APPROXIMATELY $74 MILLION IN DISGORGE, $14 MILLION IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND $9 MILLION IN CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS; AND 2) A NY AG AOD FINDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NY MARTIN ACT, NY EXEC. LAW 63(12), AND NY COMMON LAW; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AS SET FORTH IN THE SEC ORDER; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS. THERE WERE NO FINDINGS OF SCIENTER AND TC SERVICES NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS.
regulatory · block 6PDF pages 64–66
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 97,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
TC SERVICES RESOLVED COORDINATED SEC AND NY AG INVESTIGATIONS ADDRESSING THE SAME UNDERLYING FACTS WITH: 1) AN SEC CEASE-AND- DESIST ORDER FINDING WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4), ADVISERS ACT RULE 206(4)-7, AND SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; ORDERING APPROXIMATELY $74 MILLION IN DISGORGE, $14 MILLION IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND $9 MILLION IN CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS; AND 2) A NY AG AOD FINDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NY MARTIN ACT, NY EXEC. LAW 63(12), AND NY COMMON LAW; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AS SET FORTH IN THE SEC ORDER; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS. THERE WERE NO FINDINGS OF SCIENTER AND TC SERVICES NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS.
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Description of allegations — filed text
TC SERVICES RESOLVED COORDINATED SEC AND NY AG INVESTIGATIONS ADDRESSING THE SAME UNDERLYING FACTS WITH: 1) AN SEC CEASE-AND- DESIST ORDER FINDING WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4), ADVISERS ACT RULE 206(4)-7, AND SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; ORDERING APPROXIMATELY $74 MILLION IN DISGORGE, $14 MILLION IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND $9 MILLION IN CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS; AND 2) A NY AG AOD FINDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NY MARTIN ACT, NY EXEC. LAW 63(12), AND NY COMMON LAW; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AS SET FORTH IN THE SEC ORDER; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS. THERE WERE NO FINDINGS OF SCIENTER AND TC SERVICES NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS.
Sanction detail — filed text
$97 MILLION BROKEN DOWN AS FOLLOWS: $73,985,572 IN DISGORGEMENT, PRE-JUDGEMENT INTEREST OF $14,014,428 AND $9 MILLION PENALTY LEVIED AGAINST THE APPLICANT. THE RESTITUTION WILL BE PAID OVER SEVERAL MONTHS TO AFFECTED CLIENTS ELIGIBLE BASED ON THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT. NO PORTION OF THE PENALTY WAS WAIVED.
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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) NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: RESTITUTION 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/13/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 21-035 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: MANAGED ACCOUNTS IRA 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): TC SERVICES RESOLVED COORDINATED SEC AND NY AG INVESTIGATIONS ADDRESSING THE SAME UNDERLYING FACTS WITH: 1) AN SEC CEASE-AND- DESIST ORDER FINDING WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4), ADVISERS ACT RULE 206(4)-7, AND SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; ORDERING APPROXIMATELY $74 MILLION IN DISGORGE, $14 MILLION IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND $9 MILLION IN CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS; AND 2) A NY AG AOD FINDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NY MARTIN ACT, NY EXEC. LAW 63(12), AND NY COMMON LAW; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AS SET FORTH IN THE SEC ORDER; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS. THERE WERE NO FINDINGS OF SCIENTER AND TC SERVICES NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/13/2021 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: $ 97,000,000.00 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: $97 MILLION BROKEN DOWN AS FOLLOWS: $73,985,572 IN DISGORGEMENT, PRE-JUDGEMENT INTEREST OF $14,014,428 AND $9 MILLION PENALTY LEVIED AGAINST THE APPLICANT. THE RESTITUTION WILL BE PAID OVER SEVERAL MONTHS TO AFFECTED CLIENTS ELIGIBLE BASED ON THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT. NO PORTION OF THE 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). TC SERVICES RESOLVED COORDINATED SEC AND NY AG INVESTIGATIONS ADDRESSING THE SAME UNDERLYING FACTS WITH: 1) AN SEC CEASE-AND- DESIST ORDER FINDING WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT SECTIONS 206(2) AND 206(4), ADVISERS ACT RULE 206(4)-7, AND SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT; ORDERING APPROXIMATELY $74 MILLION IN DISGORGE, $14 MILLION IN PREJUDGMENT INTEREST, AND $9 MILLION IN CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS; AND 2) A NY AG AOD FINDING VIOLATIONS OF THE NY MARTIN ACT, NY EXEC. LAW 63(12), AND NY COMMON LAW; REQUIRING THE PAYMENT OF RESTITUTION AS SET FORTH IN THE SEC ORDER; AND REQUIRING SPECIFIED UNDERTAKINGS. THERE WERE NO FINDINGS OF SCIENTER AND TC SERVICES NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS.
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regulatory · block 7PDF pages 66–68
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF SECURITIES
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, THE FIRM CONDUCTED VIRTUAL INSPECTIONS OF THEIR MAINE BRANCH OFFICES. THE CONSENT AGREEMENT WAS ACCEPTED ON 09/25/2023 AND PAYMENT WAS MADE AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 12.
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Description of allegations — filed text
STATE OF MAINE ALLEGES THAT BY FAILING TO CONDUCT ON-SITE BRANCH OFFICE INSPECTIONS OF ALL FIRM MAINE BRANCH OFFICES FOR THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR, THE FIRM WAS IN VIOLATION OF MAINE OFFICE OF SECURITIES RULE CH. 504(7)(4)(B). DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, THE FIRM CONDUCTED VIRTUAL INSPECTIONS OF THEIR MAINE BRANCH OFFICES.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT THE FIRM'S CONDUCT VIOLATED THE MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, THE FIRM AGREED TO COMPLY WITH ALL RULES UNDER THE MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT AND MAKE A PAYMENT, IN LIEU OF A CIVIL FINE, IN THE SUM OF $2,500.
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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) STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF SECURITIES 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: PAYMENT, IN LIEU OF A CIVIL FINE, IN THE SUM OF $2,500. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/25/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 23-19291 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): STATE OF MAINE ALLEGES THAT BY FAILING TO CONDUCT ON-SITE BRANCH OFFICE INSPECTIONS OF ALL FIRM MAINE BRANCH OFFICES FOR THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR, THE FIRM WAS IN VIOLATION OF MAINE OFFICE OF SECURITIES RULE CH. 504(7)(4)(B). DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, THE FIRM CONDUCTED VIRTUAL INSPECTIONS OF THEIR MAINE BRANCH OFFICES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/25/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THAT THE FIRM'S CONDUCT VIOLATED THE MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT, THE FIRM AGREED TO COMPLY WITH ALL RULES UNDER THE MAINE UNIFORM SECURITIES ACT AND MAKE A PAYMENT, IN LIEU OF A CIVIL FINE, IN THE SUM OF $2,500. 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). DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, THE FIRM CONDUCTED VIRTUAL INSPECTIONS OF THEIR MAINE BRANCH OFFICES. THE CONSENT AGREEMENT WAS ACCEPTED ON 09/25/2023 AND PAYMENT WAS MADE AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 12.
regulatory · block 8PDF pages 68–70
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 125,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDING, ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 30, 2023, THE FIRM ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH FINRA FOR FAILING TO REPORT PROMPTLY WRITTEN CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS INVOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF THEFT OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS OR SECURITIES FROM AUGUST 2018 TO SEPTEMBER 2022. DURING THE SAME PERIOD, THE FIRM ALSO FAILED TO REPORT SETTLED MATTERS WHERE THE FIRM WAS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY A CUSTOMER RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES OR A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION AND THE SETTLEMENT AMOUNT EXCEEDED $25,000. THE FIRM ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, THAT WERE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH FINRA REPORTING RULES. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM VIOLATED FINRA RULES 4530(A)(1)(B) AND (G), 3110 AND 2010 AND WAS CENSURED AND FINED $125,000.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $125,000
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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) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/28/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2022073326001 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDING, ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 30, 2023, THE FIRM ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT WITH FINRA FOR FAILING TO REPORT PROMPTLY WRITTEN CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS INVOLVING ALLEGATIONS OF THEFT OR MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS OR SECURITIES FROM AUGUST 2018 TO SEPTEMBER 2022. DURING THE SAME PERIOD, THE FIRM ALSO FAILED TO REPORT SETTLED MATTERS WHERE THE FIRM WAS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES BY A CUSTOMER RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES OR A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION AND THE SETTLEMENT AMOUNT EXCEEDED $25,000. THE FIRM ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, THAT WERE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH FINRA REPORTING RULES. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM VIOLATED FINRA RULES 4530(A)(1)(B) AND (G), 3110 AND 2010 AND WAS CENSURED AND FINED $125,000. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/28/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 125,000.00 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 $125,000 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 9PDF pages 70–72
- Regulator name — filed text
- U.S. SECURITIES AND XCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, BETWEEN JUNE 30, 2020 AND NOVEMBER 1, 2021, TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC ("TCS") VIOLATED RULES 15L-1(A)(1) AND (2) UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT (REGULATION BEST INTEREST) WHEN MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO CUSTOMERS TO OPEN TIAA AND IS IRA ACCOUNTS. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER FOUND THAT THE IRA ACCOUNTS CONTAINED A CORE MENU OF AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS, AND THAT TC SERVICES DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE OR CONSIDER THE AVAILABILITY OF LOWER COST SHARE CLASSES OF THOSE AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS WITHIN OPTIONAL BROKERAGE WINDOW ACCOUNTS AVAILABLE TO TIAA AND IS IRA ACCOUNTHOLDERS.
Sanction detail — filed text
PURSUANT TO THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, TCS CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING FURTHER VIOLATIONS OF RULES 15L-1(A)(1) AND (2) UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT. TCS ALSO WAS ORDERED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $936,714 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $103,424.91, AND A CIVIL PENALTY OF $1.25 MILLION. ALL RESTITUTION WAS PAID ON 7/12/2024. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER NOTES VARIOUS PROMPT EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN BY TC SERVICES IN 2021 TO SELF-REPORT, DISCLOSE AND REMEDIATE THE ISSUES.
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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)
U.S. SECURITIES AND XCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/15/2024
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:
Mutual Fund(s)
Other Product Types:
IRA
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, BETWEEN JUNE 30, 2020 AND NOVEMBER 1, 2021, TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL
SERVICES, LLC ("TCS") VIOLATED RULES 15L-1(A)(1) AND (2) UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT (REGULATION BEST INTEREST) WHEN MAKING
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CUSTOMERS TO OPEN TIAA AND IS IRA ACCOUNTS. THE SETTLEMENT ORDER FOUND THAT THE IRA ACCOUNTS CONTAINED A
CORE MENU OF AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS, AND THAT TC SERVICES DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE OR CONSIDER THE AVAILABILITY OF LOWER
COST SHARE CLASSES OF THOSE AFFILIATED MUTUAL FUNDS WITHIN OPTIONAL BROKERAGE WINDOW ACCOUNTS AVAILABLE TO TIAA AND IS IRA
ACCOUNTHOLDERS.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
02/15/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,250,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
PAYING DISGORGEMENT OF $936,714 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $103,424.91.
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:
PURSUANT TO THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, TCS CONSENTED TO A CENSURE AND WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR
CAUSING FURTHER VIOLATIONS OF RULES 15L-1(A)(1) AND (2) UNDER THE EXCHANGE ACT. TCS ALSO WAS ORDERED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF
$936,714 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $103,424.91, AND A CIVIL PENALTY OF $1.25 MILLION. ALL RESTITUTION WAS PAID ON 7/12/2024.
THE SETTLEMENT ORDER NOTES VARIOUS PROMPT EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN BY TC SERVICES IN 2021 TO SELF-REPORT, DISCLOSE AND REMEDIATE
THE ISSUES.
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 72–74
- Regulator name — filed text
- MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ("TIAA") AND TIAA-CREF LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ("TC LIFE") ACCEPTED A CONSENT ORDER FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE A TIMELY CYBERSECURITY EVENT NOTIFICATION TO THE MIA IN VIOLATION OF §33105(A) WHICH REQUIRES CARRIERS TO GIVE NOTICE TO THE MIA WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS OF DETERMINING A CYBERSECURITY EVENT HAS OCCURRED.
Sanction detail — filed text
TIAA AND TC LIFE WERE EACH FINED $1,250 FOR A TOTAL FINE OF $2,500.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND
ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF
AMERICA
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
TIAA-CREF LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY
(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)
MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
CONSENT ORDER
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
MCLH-2-2024-I, MCLH-3-2024-I, MIA-2024-07-008
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):
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ("TIAA") AND TIAA-CREF LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ("TC LIFE") ACCEPTED A
CONSENT ORDER FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE A TIMELY CYBERSECURITY EVENT NOTIFICATION TO THE MIA IN VIOLATION OF §33105(A) WHICH
REQUIRES CARRIERS TO GIVE NOTICE TO THE MIA WITHIN THREE BUSINESS DAYS OF DETERMINING A CYBERSECURITY EVENT HAS OCCURRED.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2024
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: $ 2,500.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
TIAA AND TC LIFE WERE EACH FINED $1,250 FOR A TOTAL FINE OF $2,500.
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).* Metrics are based on the latest available data, including Form ADV filings, brochures, and relationship summaries pulled from the SEC IAPD, and may be subject to change. Learn what is included in the Rialytix data. Please refer to the firm's official disclosures for the most accurate information using their CRD number. This is not investment advice.