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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-06-03 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WESTPARK CAPITAL GROUP LLCSHAREHOLDERDomestic entity | WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SHAREHOLDER11/1999 | Schedule APDF page 23 |
| 2 | RICHARD ALYN RAPPAPORTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERIndividual | WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER03/2023 | Schedule APDF page 23 |
| 3 | REBECCA JANE BELICEKCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER03/2025 | Schedule APDF page 23 |
| 4 | AMY FARREN KAISERFINOPIndividual | WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | FINOP07/2024 | Schedule APDF page 23 |
| 5 | RICHARD ALYN RAPPAPORTMEMBERIndividual | WESTPARK CAPITAL GROUP LLC | Percentage not specifiedCode F | Yes | MEMBER07/2024 | Schedule BPDF page 23 |
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 6/3/2026 4:46:03 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 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?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?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 4 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 24–25
- Regulator name — filed text
- FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION ("OFFICE")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON 09/16/2021, THE OFFICE ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WHEREBY WESTPARK NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE OFFICE'S FINDINGS BUT AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 517, F.S. AND TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $10,000.00.WESTPARK SHALL BE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF THE FINE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON 09/16/2021, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION ("OFFICE") ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF WESTPARK CAPITAL, LLC ("WESTPARK") THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (PERIODS COVERING JANUARY 1, 2016 TO MAY 8, 2019). WESTPARK NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS BUT CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS BY THE OFFICE. THE OFFICE FOUND THAT WESTPARK A.) FAILED TO DOCUMENT THE REQUIRED APPROVAL OF SUITABILITY DURING THE EXAM PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH MAY 8, 2019, B.) FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DEMONSTRATE WITH SPECIFICITY THAT IT ADHERED TO THEIR SPMS REGARDING A REVIEW OF THE "CHECKS REC. & FORWARDED BLOTTER" DURING THE 2018 INSPECTION AND C.) FAILED TO TIMELY DISCLOSE A CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT ON THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE'S FORM U4.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON 09/16/2021, THE OFFICE ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WHEREBY WESTPARK NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE OFFICE'S FINDINGS BUT AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 517, F.S. AND TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $10,000.00.WESTPARK SHALL BE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF THE 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
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)
FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION ("OFFICE")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/16/2021
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
96014-S
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
WESTPARK CAPITAL INC
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):
ON 09/16/2021, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION ("OFFICE") ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT
IN THE MATTER OF WESTPARK CAPITAL, LLC ("WESTPARK") THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER (PERIODS COVERING JANUARY 1, 2016 TO MAY 8, 2019).
WESTPARK NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS BUT CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS BY THE OFFICE. THE OFFICE FOUND THAT
WESTPARK A.) FAILED TO DOCUMENT THE REQUIRED APPROVAL OF SUITABILITY DURING THE EXAM PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH MAY 8,
2019, B.) FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DEMONSTRATE WITH SPECIFICITY THAT IT ADHERED TO THEIR SPMS REGARDING A REVIEW OF THE "CHECKS REC. &
FORWARDED BLOTTER" DURING THE 2018 INSPECTION AND C.) FAILED TO TIMELY DISCLOSE A CUSTOMER'S COMPLAINT ON THE REGISTERED
REPRESENTATIVE'S FORM U4.
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):
09/16/2021
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: $ 10,000.00
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 09/16/2021, THE OFFICE ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WHEREBY WESTPARK NEITHER
ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE OFFICE'S FINDINGS BUT AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 517, F.S. AND TO
PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $10,000.00.WESTPARK SHALL BE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF THE 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).
ON 09/16/2021, THE OFFICE ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WHEREBY WESTPARK NEITHER
ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE OFFICE'S FINDINGS BUT AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 517, F.S. AND TO PAY AN
ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $10,000.00.WESTPARK SHALL BE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR PAYMENT OF THE FINE.regulatory · block 2PDF pages 26–27
- Regulator name — filed text
- MISSOURI
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 25,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
RESPONDENTS FILED AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AND FAILED TO PROMPTLY UPDATE APPLICATION INFORMATION THAT HAD BECOME INACCURATE, IN VIOLATION OF 409.4-412(D)(1) AND 409.4-406(B)
Sanction detail — filed text
PERMANENTLY ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED FROM VIOLATING 409.4-412 AND 409.4-406. SHALL MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE WSP. RESPONDENTS PAYMENT OF $7,000 IS SUSPENDED, IF $18,000 IS PAID ON SCHEDULE
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) MISSOURI 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: $25,000 PAID TO INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/03/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: AP-17-02 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): RESPONDENTS FILED AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AND FAILED TO PROMPTLY UPDATE APPLICATION INFORMATION THAT HAD BECOME INACCURATE, IN VIOLATION OF 409.4-412(D)(1) AND 409.4-406(B) 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): 03/03/2017 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: PERMANENTLY ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED FROM VIOLATING 409.4-412 AND 409.4-406. SHALL MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE WSP. RESPONDENTS PAYMENT OF $7,000 IS SUSPENDED, IF $18,000 IS PAID ON SCHEDULE 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 27–29
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 27,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
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 IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE ITS BUSINESS IN COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (CMOS). THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM'S WSPS DID NOT ADDRESS CMO SUITABILITY, RISK FACTORS, RECOMMENDATIONS OR SUPERVISION, AND THEREFORE, PROVIDED INSUFFICIENT GUIDANCE. WESTPARK'S WSPS ALSO FAILED TO ADEQUATELY SPECIFY THAT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS MUST BE OFFERED TO CUSTOMERS PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF CMOS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE FIRM'S SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION, INCLUDING ITS WSPS, WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, REGULATIONS AND RULES GOVERNING THIS LINE OF THE FIRM'S BUSINESS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISION AND COMPLIANCE STAFF HAD A LIMITED AND INSUFFICIENT OVERALL UNDERSTANDING OF CMOS. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ADEQUATELY IMPLEMENT ITS WRITTEN PROCEDURES. THE FIRM SHOULD HAVE EVALUATED CMOS PRIOR TO ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OR SALES, YET IT CONDUCTED NO REVIEW OR ANALYSIS OF CMOS PRIOR TO PERMITTING ITS REPRESENTATIVES TO SELL CMOS THAT ADDRESSED THE CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS IDENTIFIED IN ITS WSPS. THE FIRM ALSO TOOK NO STEPS TO ENSURE PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE OR OFFER TRAINING TO FIRM REPRESENTATIVES AND SUPERVISORS ON CMOS, OR TO INCREASE SCRUTINY OF THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH PRODUCTS, AS OUTLINED IN ITS WSPS. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS OWN WRITTEN PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE APPROVAL AND SUPERVISION OF COMPLEX PRODUCTS IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SALES OF CMOS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM'S HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION WAS LIMITED TO GENERIC TOPICS, WHICH WERE FREQUENTLY DISMISSED BY IT AS INAPPLICABLE. THIS APPROACH WAS UNREASONABLE. THE FINDINGS ALSO INCLUDED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO OFFER CMO EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO RETAIL INVESTORS PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST CMO PURCHASES MADE. THE FIRM DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE WSPS IN PLACE THAT MADE CLEAR THIS REQUIREMENT OR DESIGNATED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING THE OFFERING OF SUCH MATERIALS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE FIRM TOOK INADEQUATE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT SUCH MATERIALS WERE OFFERED. INSTEAD, THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED CMOS WERE SENT MATERIALS, ONLY AFTER THEIR FIRST PURCHASES, BY THE FIRM'S CLEARING FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $27,500.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: N/A 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/22/2017 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2016051690101 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: N/A 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 IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE ITS BUSINESS IN COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (CMOS). THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM'S WSPS DID NOT ADDRESS CMO SUITABILITY, RISK FACTORS, RECOMMENDATIONS OR SUPERVISION, AND THEREFORE, PROVIDED INSUFFICIENT GUIDANCE. WESTPARK'S WSPS ALSO FAILED TO ADEQUATELY SPECIFY THAT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS MUST BE OFFERED TO CUSTOMERS PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE OF CMOS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE FIRM'S SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION, INCLUDING ITS WSPS, WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, REGULATIONS AND RULES GOVERNING THIS LINE OF THE FIRM'S BUSINESS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISION AND COMPLIANCE STAFF HAD A LIMITED AND INSUFFICIENT OVERALL UNDERSTANDING OF CMOS. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ADEQUATELY IMPLEMENT ITS WRITTEN PROCEDURES. THE FIRM SHOULD HAVE EVALUATED CMOS PRIOR TO ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OR SALES, YET IT CONDUCTED NO REVIEW OR ANALYSIS OF CMOS PRIOR TO PERMITTING ITS REPRESENTATIVES TO SELL CMOS THAT ADDRESSED THE CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS IDENTIFIED IN ITS WSPS. THE FIRM ALSO TOOK NO STEPS TO ENSURE PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE OR OFFER TRAINING TO FIRM REPRESENTATIVES AND SUPERVISORS ON CMOS, OR TO INCREASE SCRUTINY OF THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH PRODUCTS, AS OUTLINED IN ITS WSPS. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS OWN WRITTEN PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE APPROVAL AND SUPERVISION OF COMPLEX PRODUCTS IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SALES OF CMOS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM'S HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION WAS LIMITED TO GENERIC TOPICS, WHICH WERE FREQUENTLY DISMISSED BY IT AS INAPPLICABLE. THIS APPROACH WAS UNREASONABLE. THE FINDINGS ALSO INCLUDED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO OFFER CMO EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO RETAIL INVESTORS PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST CMO PURCHASES MADE. THE FIRM DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE WSPS IN PLACE THAT MADE CLEAR THIS REQUIREMENT OR DESIGNATED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING THE OFFERING OF SUCH MATERIALS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE FIRM TOOK INADEQUATE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT SUCH MATERIALS WERE OFFERED. INSTEAD, THE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED CMOS WERE SENT MATERIALS, ONLY AFTER THEIR FIRST PURCHASES, BY THE FIRM'S CLEARING FIRM. 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): 12/22/2017 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: $ 27,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $27,500. 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).
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- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 475,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGED DEFICIENCIES INCLUDE FAILURE TO HAVE A ROBUST WRITTEN AML PROGRAM TO INVESTIGATE RED FLAGS FOR SUSPICIOUS TRADING ACTIVITY AND HIGH-RISK ACCOUNTS AND FAILURE TO PROPERLY TRAIN A CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN THE ACCOUNT DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW. FAILURE TO CAPTURE AN INDIVIDUAL'S COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO ACCOUNT ACTIVITY AND CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS DURING THE ACCOUNT AND TRADE REVIEW. FAILURE TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ROBUST WRITTEN PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULES RELATED TO SUITABILITY, MARKUPS AND MARKDOWNS, BEST EXECUTION AND SELF-SUPERVISION.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $475,000, ORDERED TO PAY $218,160.36, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS, REQUIRED TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, AND REQUIRED TO CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT IT HAS REMEDIATED THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THIS AWC AND IMPLEMENTED A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH FINRA RULES
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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: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/22/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2020067785302 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 ALLEGED DEFICIENCIES INCLUDE FAILURE TO HAVE A ROBUST WRITTEN AML PROGRAM TO INVESTIGATE RED FLAGS FOR SUSPICIOUS TRADING ACTIVITY AND HIGH-RISK ACCOUNTS AND FAILURE TO PROPERLY TRAIN A CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED IN THE ACCOUNT DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW. FAILURE TO CAPTURE AN INDIVIDUAL'S COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO ACCOUNT ACTIVITY AND CLIENT COMMUNICATIONS DURING THE ACCOUNT AND TRADE REVIEW. FAILURE TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ROBUST WRITTEN PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULES RELATED TO SUITABILITY, MARKUPS AND MARKDOWNS, BEST EXECUTION AND SELF-SUPERVISION. 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): 12/22/2023 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: $ 475,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKINGS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $475,000, ORDERED TO PAY $218,160.36, PLUS INTEREST, IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS, REQUIRED TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, AND REQUIRED TO CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT IT HAS REMEDIATED THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THIS AWC AND IMPLEMENTED A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH FINRA RULES 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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