Assets under management Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Private Funds
Private funds reported by Oriental Financial Services LLC
Employee Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.
Ownership
Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges
Reported ownership ranges
Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.
Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Oriental Financial Services LLC.
No indirect ownership information reported in the source’s Schedule B.
Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-03-30 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JOSE RAFAEL FERNANDEZ MARTINEZOPTIONS PRINCIPAL, AND DIRECTORIndividual | ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, AND DIRECTOR11/2014 | Schedule APDF page 27 |
| 2 | OFG BANCORPPARENT COMPANY , MEMBERDomestic entity | ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | PARENT COMPANY , MEMBER03/2000 | Schedule APDF page 27 |
| 3 | GLENDA L. MUNOZ GALARZAFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGERIndividual | ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER12/2017 | Schedule APDF page 27 |
| 4 | ALEJANDRO MIGUEL PASCUAL NAVARROPRESIDENT & SALES MANAGERIndividual | ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRESIDENT & SALES MANAGER10/2021 | Schedule APDF page 27 |
| 5 | MARIELA TORRESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER05/2022 | Schedule APDF page 27 |
| 6 | RAMON ARTURO ROSADODIRECTORIndividual | ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR01/2025 | Schedule APDF page 27 |
| 7 | MARI EVELYN RODRIGUEZ MIMOSODIRECTORIndividual | ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR01/2025 | Schedule APDF page 27 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 3/30/2026 4:45:14 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC 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 actions5 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 5 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 28–30
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 60,230.14
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, THE FIRM PURCHASED/SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR 5 CUSTOMERS ACCOUNTS AT AN AGGREGATE PRICE (INCLUDING ANY MARK-DOWN OR MARK-UP) THAT WAS NOT FAIR AND REASONABLE, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, INCLUDING THE BEST JUDGMENT OF THE BROKER, DEALER OR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALER AS TO THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SECURITIES AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTION AND OF ANY SECURITIES EXCHANGED OR TRADED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, THE EXPENSE INVOLVED IN EFFECTING THE TRANSACTION, THE FACT THAT THE BROKER, DEALER OR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALER IS ENTITLED TO A PROFIT, AND THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE TRANSACTION.
Sanction detail — filed text
OFS PAID THE FINE TO FINRA AND THE RESTITUTION TO THE INVESTORS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: A FINE OF $40,00, AND RESTITUTION BY FIRM TO THE INVESTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSACTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,358.52 PLUS INTEREST. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/18/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: DATE OF FINRA'S SIGNATURE TO THE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT. 4. Docket/Case Number: 2013038872701 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): DURING THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2013 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2013, THE FIRM PURCHASED/SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR 5 CUSTOMERS ACCOUNTS AT AN AGGREGATE PRICE (INCLUDING ANY MARK-DOWN OR MARK-UP) THAT WAS NOT FAIR AND REASONABLE, TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ALL RELEVANT FACTORS, INCLUDING THE BEST JUDGMENT OF THE BROKER, DEALER OR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALER AS TO THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE SECURITIES AT THE TIME OF THE TRANSACTION AND OF ANY SECURITIES EXCHANGED OR TRADED IN CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSACTION, THE EXPENSE INVOLVED IN EFFECTING THE TRANSACTION, THE FACT THAT THE BROKER, DEALER OR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEALER IS ENTITLED TO A PROFIT, AND THE TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE TRANSACTION. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/27/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: p p DATE OF PAYMENT OF FINE. 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 60,230.14 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: A FINE OF $40,000, AND RESTITUTION BY FIRM TO THE INVESTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSACTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,358.52 PLUS 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: OFS PAID THE FINE TO FINRA AND THE RESTITUTION TO THE INVESTORS. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 30–32
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
PURSUANT TO RULE 9216 OF FINRA'S CODE OF PROCEDURE, OFS SECURITIES, INC. SUBMITTED A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT ("AWC") PROPOSING A SETTLEMENT OF THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATION. FINRA ACCEPTED THE AWC ON MAY 21, 2015. OFS SECURITIES ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF FINRA'S FINDINGS, A CENSURE AND A $50,000 FINE, AND WAIVED CERTAIN PROCEDURAL RIGHTS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN 2012 AND 2013, WHILE OPERATING AS BBVA SECURITIES OF PUERTO RICO, INC., OFS SECURITIES, INC. ("OFS SECURITIES") FAILED TO PRODUCE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE START OF A FINRA ARBITRATION HEARING AS ORDERED BY THE ARBITRATION PANEL AND INACCURATELY REPRESENTED TO THE CLAIMANT THAT IT DID NOT HAVE RESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS UNDER ITS CONTROL. OFS SECURITIES SHOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE THAT, AND ACTIVELY CONSIDERED WHETHER, RESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION COULD BE LOCATED IN ITS WAREHOUSE OR OBTAINED FROM ITS CLEARING FIRM. HOWEVER, OFS FAILED TO PRODUCE THE DOCUMENTS TO THE CLAIMANT UNTIL THE HEARING HAD ALREADY BEGUN AND THEREBY VIOLATED FINRA RULE 2010 AND IM-12000.
Sanction detail — filed text
MONETARY FINE $50,000 PAID ON JUNE 3, 2015.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
A FINE OF $50,000.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/21/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE OF FINRA'S NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2013036797001
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):
IN 2012 AND 2013, WHILE OPERATING AS BBVA SECURITIES OF PUERTO RICO, INC., OFS SECURITIES, INC. ("OFS SECURITIES") FAILED TO PRODUCE
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION PRIOR TO THE START OF A FINRA ARBITRATION HEARING AS ORDERED BY THE ARBITRATION PANEL AND
INACCURATELY REPRESENTED TO THE CLAIMANT THAT IT DID NOT HAVE RESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS UNDER ITS CONTROL. OFS SECURITIES SHOULD
HAVE BEEN AWARE THAT, AND ACTIVELY CONSIDERED WHETHER, RESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION COULD BE LOCATED IN ITS
WAREHOUSE OR OBTAINED FROM ITS CLEARING FIRM. HOWEVER, OFS FAILED TO PRODUCE THE DOCUMENTS TO THE CLAIMANT UNTIL THE HEARING
HAD ALREADY BEGUN AND THEREBY VIOLATED FINRA RULE 2010 AND IM-12000.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/03/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
PAYMENT DATE OF FINE.
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000.00
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:
MONETARY FINE $50,000 PAID ON JUNE 3, 2015.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
PURSUANT TO RULE 9216 OF FINRA'S CODE OF PROCEDURE, OFS SECURITIES, INC. SUBMITTED A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT
("AWC") PROPOSING A SETTLEMENT OF THE ALLEGED RULE VIOLATION. FINRA ACCEPTED THE AWC ON MAY 21, 2015. OFS SECURITIES ACCEPTED AND
CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF FINRA'S FINDINGS, A CENSURE AND A $50,000 FINE, AND WAIVED CERTAIN PROCEDURAL RIGHTS.regulatory · block 3PDF pages 32–34
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 245,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN JUNE 2013, ORIENTAL REPORTED TO FINRA ON FORM 4530 THAT IT HAD NOT DISCLOSED ON CUSTOMERS' CONFIRMATIONS THE MARKUPS AND MARKDOWNS FOR RISKLESS PRINCIPAL TRANSACTION IN PR CEFS. ON AUGUST 5, 2013, ORIENTAL CORRECTED THE DEFICENCY BY BEGINNING TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS THE MARKS UPS AND MARKDOWNS AND AMENDED THE FIRM'S PROCEDURES TO REFLECT THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT FOR RISKLESS PRINCIPAL TRANSACTION IN PR CEFS. IN ADDITION, DURING THE REGULAR EXAMINATION OF 2013, FINRA DETERMINED THAT DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 1, 2011 AND JUNE 30, 2013, ORIENTAL SOLICITED CONCENTRATED PURCHASES OF PR SECURITIES. ORIENTAL HAS ENGAGED A CONSULTANT TO PERFORM SELF-REVIEW ACCOUNTS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL UNSUITABLE PURCHASES OF PR SECURITIES AND REPORT TO FINRA AND RESTITUE TO CUSTOMER ANY MISCONDUCT.AS REQUIRED IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FINRA AND OFS, PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2015 OFS CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF OFS' PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS CONDUCTED IN PUERTO RICO SECURITIES (MUTUAL FUNDS AND GOVERNMENT BONDS) BETWEEN DECEMBER 14, 2012 AND JUNE 30, 2013 ASSISTED BY A CONSULTANT. AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW, OFS PROVIDED RESTITUTION PAYMENT FOR 95 TRANSACTIONS CONCENTRATED IN PUERTO RICO ASSETS FOR A TOTAL PAYMENT OF $2,109,917.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FROM 2000 TO AUGUST 5, 2013, ORIENTAL FAILED TO DISCLOSE THE MARKUPS AND MARKDOWNS CHARGED ON APPROXIMATELY 2,800 RISKLESS PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS IN PUERTO RICO CLOSED-END FUNDS ("PR CEFS"). IN ADDITION, ORIENTAL FAILED TO ESTABLISH MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLE DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT ("SEA") RULE 10B-10. AS SUCH, ORIENTAL VIOLATED SEA RULE 10B-10(A)(2)(II)(A), NASD RULE 2230 (FOR CONDUCT BEFORE JUNE 17, 2011), 3010(A), AND 2110 (FOR CONDUCT BEFORE DECEMBER 15, 2008), AND FINRA RULES 2232 (FOR CONDUCT AFTER JUNE 16, 2011) AND 2010 (FOR CONDUCT AFTER DECEMBER 14, 2008). IN ADDITION, BETWEEN JULY 1, 2011, AND JUNE 30, 2013, ORIENTAL FAILED TO ESTABLISH MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY AND REVIEW CONCENTRATED SECURITIES PURCHASES, INCLUDING PUERTO RICO MUNICIPAL BONDS AND PR CEFS. AS SUCH, ORIENTAL VIOLATED NASD RULE 3010(A) AND (B) AND FINRA RULE 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
MONETARY FINE $245,000 PAID ON DECEMBER 15, 2014.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
A FINE $245,000 AND TO COMPLETE, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE (THE "EFFECTIVE DATE") OF THIS AWC, THE FOLLOWING
UNDERTAKINGS: ORIENTAL WILL SUBMIT TO FINRA A PROPOSED METHODOLOGY OF HOW IT WILL IDENTIFY, REVIEW AND REMEDIATE UNSUITABLY
CONCENTRATED PR SECURITIES PURCHASED. ORIENTAL WILL SUBMIT THE METHODOLOGY TO FINRA AND THEY WILL REVIEW AND DETERMINE IF IT
COMPLIES WITH THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE AWC.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/21/2014
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE UNEXECUTED AWC WAS RECEIVED.
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2013035308801
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types:
PR SECURITIES, INCLUDING PUERTO RICO CLOSED ENDED MUTUAL FUNDS, MUNICIPAL BONDS, OPENED-END MUTUAL FUNDS.
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FROM 2000 TO AUGUST 5, 2013, ORIENTAL FAILED TO DISCLOSE THE MARKUPS AND MARKDOWNS CHARGED ON APPROXIMATELY 2,800 RISKLESS
PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS IN PUERTO RICO CLOSED-END FUNDS ("PR CEFS"). IN ADDITION, ORIENTAL FAILED TO ESTABLISH MAINTAIN A
SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLE DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT ("SEA") RULE 10B-10. AS SUCH, ORIENTAL
VIOLATED SEA RULE 10B-10(A)(2)(II)(A), NASD RULE 2230 (FOR CONDUCT BEFORE JUNE 17, 2011), 3010(A), AND 2110 (FOR CONDUCT BEFORE
DECEMBER 15, 2008), AND FINRA RULES 2232 (FOR CONDUCT AFTER JUNE 16, 2011) AND 2010 (FOR CONDUCT AFTER DECEMBER 14, 2008). IN
ADDITION, BETWEEN JULY 1, 2011, AND JUNE 30, 2013, ORIENTAL FAILED TO ESTABLISH MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND
PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY AND REVIEW CONCENTRATED SECURITIES PURCHASES, INCLUDING PUERTO RICO MUNICIPAL
BONDS AND PR CEFS. AS SUCH, ORIENTAL VIOLATED NASD RULE 3010(A) AND (B) AND FINRA RULE 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/15/2014
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
FINAL PAYMENT DATE.
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 245,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
A FINE $245,000 AND TO COMPLETE, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE (THE "EFFECTIVE DATE") OF THIS AWC, THE FOLLOWING
UNDERTAKINGS: ORIENTAL WILL SUBMIT TO FINRA A PROPOSED METHODOLOGY OF HOW IT WILL IDENTIFY, REVIEW AND REMEDIATE
UNSUITABLY CONCENTRATED PR SECURITIES PURCHASED. ORIENTAL WILL SUBMIT THE METHODOLOGY TO FINRA AND THEY WILL REVIEW AND
DETERMINE IF IT COMPLIES WITH THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE AWC.
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:
MONETARY FINE $245,000 PAID ON DECEMBER 15, 2014.
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).
IN JUNE 2013, ORIENTAL REPORTED TO FINRA ON FORM 4530 THAT IT HAD NOT DISCLOSED ON CUSTOMERS' CONFIRMATIONS THE MARKUPS AND
MARKDOWNS FOR RISKLESS PRINCIPAL TRANSACTION IN PR CEFS. ON AUGUST 5, 2013, ORIENTAL CORRECTED THE DEFICENCY BY BEGINNING TO
DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS THE MARKS UPS AND MARKDOWNS AND AMENDED THE FIRM'S PROCEDURES TO REFLECT THE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
FOR RISKLESS PRINCIPAL TRANSACTION IN PR CEFS. IN ADDITION, DURING THE REGULAR EXAMINATION OF 2013, FINRA DETERMINED THAT DURING
THE PERIOD BETWEEN JULY 1, 2011 AND JUNE 30, 2013, ORIENTAL SOLICITED CONCENTRATED PURCHASES OF PR SECURITIES. ORIENTAL HAS
ENGAGED A CONSULTANT TO PERFORM SELF-REVIEW ACCOUNTS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL UNSUITABLE PURCHASES OF PR SECURITIES AND
REPORT TO FINRA AND RESTITUE TO CUSTOMER ANY MISCONDUCT.AS REQUIRED IN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FINRA AND OFS, PRIOR TO JUNE 30,
2015 OFS CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF OFS' PURCHASE TRANSACTIONS CONDUCTED IN PUERTO RICO SECURITIES (MUTUAL FUNDS AND GOVERNMENT
BONDS) BETWEEN DECEMBER 14, 2012 AND JUNE 30, 2013 ASSISTED BY A CONSULTANT. AS A RESULT OF THE REVIEW, OFS PROVIDED RESTITUTION
PAYMENT FOR 95 TRANSACTIONS CONCENTRATED IN PUERTO RICO ASSETS FOR A TOTAL PAYMENT OF $2,109,917.regulatory · block 4PDF pages 34–35
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 15,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ORIENTAL ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THAT THEY DID NOT FILE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS STATISTICAL INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER, IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCTS RULE 3070(C) AND 2110 AND FINRA RULE 2010. FURTHERMORE, ORIENTAL DID NOT DISCLOSE CERTAIN REPORTABLE EVENTS, IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULES 3070(C) AND 2110 AND FINRA RULE 2010. IN ADDITION, ORIENTAL DID NOT TO FILE FORM U4S AND U5S IN A TIMELY MANNER, IN VIOLATION OF ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF FINRA'S BY-LAWS AND NASD CONDUCT RULE 2110 AND FINRA RULE 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINE $15,000. DATE PAID 4/18/2012
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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)
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
A FINE OF $15,000 AND AN UNDERTAKING TO FILE THE RULE 4530 EVENT FILES CITED IN THE AWC WITH FINRA WITHIN 60 DAYS OF ACCEPTACE OF
THE AWC, AND SUBMIT TO FINRA A CERTIFICATION THAT ORIENTAL HAS COMPLIED WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AWC.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/19/2012
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
DATE UNEXECUTED AWC WAS RECEIVED AT ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2010021255501
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):
ORIENTAL ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THAT THEY DID NOT FILE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS
STATISTICAL INFORMATION IN A TIMELY MANNER, IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCTS RULE 3070(C) AND 2110 AND FINRA RULE 2010. FURTHERMORE,
ORIENTAL DID NOT DISCLOSE CERTAIN REPORTABLE EVENTS, IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULES 3070(C) AND 2110 AND FINRA RULE 2010. IN
ADDITION, ORIENTAL DID NOT TO FILE FORM U4S AND U5S IN A TIMELY MANNER, IN VIOLATION OF ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 2 AND 3 OF FINRA'S BY-LAWS
AND NASD CONDUCT RULE 2110 AND FINRA RULE 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/05/2012
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 15,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
AN UNDERTAKING TO FILE THE RULE 4530 EVENT FILES CITED IN THE AWC WITH FINRA WITHIN 60 DAYS OF ACCEPTACE OF THE AWC, AND
SUBMIT TO FINRA A CERTIFICATION THAT ORIENTAL HAS COMPLIED WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE AWC.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINE $15,000. DATE PAID 4/18/2012
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).regulatory · block 5PDF pages 36–37
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 20,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES (OFS) ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS; THAT IN TWO ARBITRATION SETTLEMENTS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2015, OFS INCLUDED LANGUAGE CONDITIONING ON THESE CUSTOMER AGREEMENTS TO CONSENT TO, AND NOT TO OPPOSE EXPUNGEMENT OF THEIR CLAIMS FROM THE CRD SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THIS VIOLATED FINRA RULES 2081 AND 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
OFS TO PAY $20,000 TO FINRA UPON CONTACT FROM FINRA FINANCE DEPARTMENT. CONTACTED FINRA IN MAY 31,2019 AND PAYMENT WAS SENT ON JUNE 6,2019.
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 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: Censure Other Sanctions: A $20,000 FINE PAYABLE VIA WIRE WHEN FINRA FINANCE DEPARTMENT CONTACT THE FIRM. CONTACTED FINRA IN MAY 31,2019 AND PAYMENT WAS SENT ON JUNE 6,2019. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/30/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2018059633801 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): ORIENTAL FINANCIAL SERVICES (OFS) ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS; THAT IN TWO ARBITRATION SETTLEMENTS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2015, OFS INCLUDED LANGUAGE CONDITIONING ON THESE CUSTOMER AGREEMENTS TO CONSENT TO, AND NOT TO OPPOSE EXPUNGEMENT OF THEIR CLAIMS FROM THE CRD SYSTEM. AS A RESULT, THIS VIOLATED FINRA RULES 2081 AND 2010. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/13/2019 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: $ 20,000.00 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: OFS TO PAY $20,000 TO FINRA UPON CONTACT FROM FINRA FINANCE DEPARTMENT. CONTACTED FINRA IN MAY 31,2019 AND PAYMENT WAS SENT ON JUNE 6,2019. 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).
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