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Form ADV · Filing date 2026-09-01 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VINCENT MARK POLIVKAMEMBER, CCOIndividual | VANGUARD CAPITAL | 25% to less than 50%Code C | Yes | MEMBER, CCO06/2016 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 2 | JOHN DEREK BORCICHMEMBERIndividual | VANGUARD CAPITAL | 25% to less than 50%Code C | Yes | MEMBER06/2016 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 3 | JULIA CLARE YOUNGBLOODMEMBERIndividual | VANGUARD CAPITAL | 25% to less than 50%Code C | Yes | MEMBER06/2016 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 9/1/2026 9:47:12 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 actions5 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions1 Yes4 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?Yes
ESelf-regulatory organization actions3 Yes1 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?Yes
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?Yes
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 3 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 1BLAKEZUNIGA, JOHN, AMADORPDF pages 20–22
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BLAKEZUNIGA, JOHN, AMADOR
- Regulator name — filed text
- ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 3,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
BLAKEZUNIGA FAILED TO DISCLOSE TO HIS BROKER-DEALER HIS POSITION AS CEO OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF AN ENTITY IN WHICH HE ISSUED PROMISSORY NOTES AND THEREFORE CONDUCTED UNAUTHORIZED OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
BLAKEZUNIGA FAILED TO DISCLOSE TO HIS BROKER-DEALER HIS POSITION AS CEO OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF AN ENTITY IN WHICH HE ISSUED PROMISSORY NOTES AND THEREFORE CONDUCTED UNAUTHORIZED OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
Sanction detail — filed text
CEASE AND DESIST $3500 FINE
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: 1014886 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: BLAKEZUNIGA, JOHN, AMADOR (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) ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/30/2011 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): VANGUARD CAPITAL 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): BLAKEZUNIGA FAILED TO DISCLOSE TO HIS BROKER-DEALER HIS POSITION AS CEO OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF AN ENTITY IN WHICH HE ISSUED PROMISSORY NOTES AND THEREFORE CONDUCTED UNAUTHORIZED OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. 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): 03/30/2011 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: $ 3,500.00 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: CEASE AND DESIST $3500 FINE 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). BLAKEZUNIGA FAILED TO DISCLOSE TO HIS BROKER-DEALER HIS POSITION AS CEO OR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF AN ENTITY IN WHICH HE ISSUED PROMISSORY NOTES AND THEREFORE CONDUCTED UNAUTHORIZED OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES.
regulatory · block 2BLAKEZUNIGA, JOHN, AMADORPDF pages 22–24
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BLAKEZUNIGA, JOHN, AMADOR
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2110, 3030: BLAKE-ZUNIGA FAILED TO PROVIDE PROMPT WRITTEN NOTICE OF AN OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY TO HIS MEMBER FIRM. BLAKE-ZUNIGA FORMED A COMPANY BEFORE BECOMING ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM; ONCE HE BECAME ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM, HE DISCLOSED THE COMPANY HE FORMED AS AN OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND DESCRIBED HIS ROLE AS A PASSIVE INVESTOR WITH NO DAY TO DAY EMPLOYMENT OR MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY. WHILE STILL ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM, BLAKE-ZUNIGA BECAME A DIRECTOR AND THE CEO OF THE COMPANY. THIS WAS A MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BLAKE-ZUNIGA'S AFFILIATION WITH HIS COMPANY AND, THEREFORE, A NEW OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY OF WHICH HE WAS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FIRM WITH PROMPT WRITTEN NOTICE; BLAKE-ZUNIGA FAILED TO PROVIDE THE FIRM WITH THE REQUIRED NOTICE. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, BLAKE-ZUNIGA CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, HE IS FINED $5,000 AND SUSPENDED FROM ASSOCIATION WITH ANY FINRA MEMBER IN ANY CAPACITY FOR 30 BUSINESS DAYS. THE SUSPENSION IS IN EFFECT FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 28, 2011.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2110, 3030: BLAKE-ZUNIGA FAILED TO PROVIDE PROMPT WRITTEN NOTICE OF AN OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY TO HIS MEMBER FIRM. BLAKE-ZUNIGA FORMED A COMPANY BEFORE BECOMING ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM; ONCE HE BECAME ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM, HE DISCLOSED THE COMPANY HE FORMED AS AN OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND DESCRIBED HIS ROLE AS A PASSIVE INVESTOR WITH NO DAY TO DAY EMPLOYMENT OR MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY. WHILE STILL ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM, BLAKE-ZUNIGA BECAME A DIRECTOR AND THE CEO OF THE COMPANY. THIS WAS A MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BLAKE-ZUNIGA'S AFFILIATION WITH HIS COMPANY AND, THEREFORE, A NEW OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY OF WHICH HE WAS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FIRM WITH PROMPT WRITTEN NOTICE; BLAKE-ZUNIGA FAILED TO PROVIDE THE FIRM WITH THE REQUIRED NOTICE
Sanction detail — filed text
30 DAY SUSPENSION 9/19/2011 - 10/28/2011
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. g y g p p 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: 1014886 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: BLAKEZUNIGA, JOHN, AMADOR (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Suspension Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/30/2011 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): VANGUARD CAPITAL 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2110, 3030: BLAKE-ZUNIGA FAILED TO PROVIDE PROMPT WRITTEN NOTICE OF AN OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY TO HIS MEMBER FIRM. BLAKE-ZUNIGA FORMED A COMPANY BEFORE BECOMING ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM; ONCE HE BECAME ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM, HE DISCLOSED THE COMPANY HE FORMED AS AN OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND DESCRIBED HIS ROLE AS A PASSIVE INVESTOR WITH NO DAY TO DAY EMPLOYMENT OR MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY. WHILE STILL ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM, BLAKE-ZUNIGA BECAME A DIRECTOR AND THE CEO OF THE COMPANY. THIS WAS A MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BLAKE-ZUNIGA'S AFFILIATION WITH HIS COMPANY AND, THEREFORE, A NEW OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY OF WHICH HE WAS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FIRM WITH PROMPT WRITTEN NOTICE; BLAKE-ZUNIGA FAILED TO PROVIDE THE FIRM WITH THE REQUIRED NOTICE 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): 08/30/2011 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: $ 5,000.00 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: 30 DAY SUSPENSION 9/19/2011 - 10/28/2011 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). FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2110, 3030: BLAKE-ZUNIGA FAILED TO PROVIDE PROMPT WRITTEN NOTICE OF AN OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY TO HIS MEMBER FIRM. BLAKE-ZUNIGA FORMED A COMPANY BEFORE BECOMING ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM; ONCE HE BECAME ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM, HE DISCLOSED THE COMPANY HE FORMED AS AN OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND DESCRIBED HIS ROLE AS A PASSIVE INVESTOR WITH NO DAY TO DAY EMPLOYMENT OR MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY. WHILE STILL ASSOCIATED WITH HIS FIRM, BLAKE-ZUNIGA BECAME A DIRECTOR AND THE CEO OF THE COMPANY. THIS WAS A MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE NATURE OF BLAKE-ZUNIGA'S AFFILIATION WITH HIS COMPANY AND, THEREFORE, A NEW OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY OF WHICH HE WAS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THE FIRM WITH PROMPT WRITTEN NOTICE; BLAKE-ZUNIGA FAILED TO PROVIDE THE FIRM WITH THE REQUIRED NOTICE. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, BLAKE-ZUNIGA CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, HE IS FINED $5,000 AND SUSPENDED FROM ASSOCIATION WITH ANY FINRA MEMBER IN ANY CAPACITY FOR 30 BUSINESS DAYS. THE SUSPENSION IS IN EFFECT FROM SEPTEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 28, 2011.
regulatory · block 3BLAKEZUNIGA, JOHN, AMADORPDF pages 24–26
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BLAKEZUNIGA, JOHN, AMADOR
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 25,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
AFTER HAVING RESIGNED FROM HIS ASSOCIATION WITH BROKER DEALER, VANGUARD CAPITAL, A FINRA REGULATED FIRM IN DECEMBER 2016; MR. BLAKE-ZUNIGA WAS CONDITIONALLY SANCTIONED WITH A $25,000 FINE AND TWENTY-TWO MONTH DEFERRED SUSPENSION, SUBJECT TO RE- ASSOCIATION WITH ANY FINRA REGULATED SECURITIES FIRMS. FINRA ISSUED THIS SANCTION IN APRIL 2017. MR. BLAKE-ZUNIGA HAS NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED OR AFFILIATED WITH FINRA REGULATED SECURITIES FIRMS SINCE DECEMBER 31, 2016, AND HE HAS NO INTENTION OF RE-ASSOCIATING IN THE FUTURE. AS A RESULT, THE STATED CONDITIONAL SANCTION IS BEING HELD IN ABEYANCE. FINRA INITIATED ITS SANCTIONS RELATING TO SUITABILITY ISSUES RELATING TO LEVERAGED AND/OR INVERSE EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS, AND FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE LOANS ORIGINATED BY CLIENTS IN VIOLATION OF FIRM POLICY. WHILE MR. BLAKE-ZUNIGA PRESENTED WRITTEN EVIDENCE TO FINRA REGARDING HIS KNOWLEDGE, DUE DILIGENCE, AND APPROPRIATE SUITABILITY OF LEVERAGED AND/OR INVERSE EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS FOR HIS CUSTOMERS, AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF ALL LEVERAGED AND/OR INVERSE EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS BY HIS SUPERVISING EMPLOYER; FINRA REGULATORS DID NOT CONCUR WITH HIS ASSESSMENT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SPECIFIC FINDINGS PRESENTED BY FINRA, MR. BLAKE-ZUNIGA ENTERED INTO A CONSENT AGREEMENT WITH IN ORDER TO SETTLE THIS MATTER. .
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ADVISORY AFFILIATE ACCUSED OF IMPROPERLY USING LEVERAGED AND/OR INVERSE ETF PRODUCTS DURING 2009-2012 IN CLIENT ACCOUNTS FOR MORE THAN ONE TRADING PERIOD DESPITE FULL DISCLOSURE AND USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS FOR HEDGING PURPOSES AND NOT IN VIOLATION OF ANY FIRM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINRA SUSPENSION UNTIL 02/02/2019
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: 1014886 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: BLAKEZUNIGA, JOHN, AMADOR (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is Yes, no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Suspension Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/03/2017 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): VANGUARD CAPITAL 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: LEVERAGED/INVERSE ETFS 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ADVISORY AFFILIATE ACCUSED OF IMPROPERLY USING LEVERAGED AND/OR INVERSE ETF PRODUCTS DURING 2009-2012 IN CLIENT ACCOUNTS FOR MORE THAN ONE TRADING PERIOD DESPITE FULL DISCLOSURE AND USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS FOR HEDGING PURPOSES AND NOT IN VIOLATION OF ANY FIRM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/03/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 25,000.00 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: FINRA SUSPENSION UNTIL 02/02/2019 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). AFTER HAVING RESIGNED FROM HIS ASSOCIATION WITH BROKER DEALER, VANGUARD CAPITAL, A FINRA REGULATED FIRM IN DECEMBER 2016; MR. BLAKE-ZUNIGA WAS CONDITIONALLY SANCTIONED WITH A $25,000 FINE AND TWENTY-TWO MONTH DEFERRED SUSPENSION, SUBJECT TO RE- ASSOCIATION WITH ANY FINRA REGULATED SECURITIES FIRMS. FINRA ISSUED THIS SANCTION IN APRIL 2017. MR. BLAKE-ZUNIGA HAS NOT BEEN ASSOCIATED OR AFFILIATED WITH FINRA REGULATED SECURITIES FIRMS SINCE DECEMBER 31, 2016, AND HE HAS NO INTENTION OF RE-ASSOCIATING IN THE FUTURE. AS A RESULT, THE STATED CONDITIONAL SANCTION IS BEING HELD IN ABEYANCE. FINRA INITIATED ITS SANCTIONS RELATING TO SUITABILITY ISSUES RELATING TO LEVERAGED AND/OR INVERSE EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS, AND FOR FAILING TO DISCLOSE LOANS ORIGINATED BY CLIENTS IN VIOLATION OF FIRM POLICY. WHILE MR. BLAKE-ZUNIGA PRESENTED WRITTEN EVIDENCE TO FINRA REGARDING HIS KNOWLEDGE, DUE DILIGENCE, AND APPROPRIATE SUITABILITY OF LEVERAGED AND/OR INVERSE EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS FOR HIS CUSTOMERS, AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF ALL LEVERAGED AND/OR INVERSE EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS BY HIS SUPERVISING EMPLOYER; FINRA REGULATORS DID NOT CONCUR WITH HIS ASSESSMENT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SPECIFIC FINDINGS PRESENTED BY FINRA, MR. BLAKE-ZUNIGA ENTERED INTO A CONSENT AGREEMENT WITH IN ORDER TO SETTLE THIS MATTER. .
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