Firm profile

Santander Securities

BOSTON, MACRD 41791Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since September 2, 1999SEC # 801-56796Latest ADV September 17, 2026

Santander Securities is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a limited liability company with a primary office location in Boston, MA. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated September 17, 2026, reports $3.1B in regulatory assets under management, 449 employees, 418 offices, and 11,152 accounts.

Assets Under Management
$3.1B
Employees
449
Offices
418 offices
Total Clients
11,124

Associated firm names

7 names listed
  • SANTANDER INVESTMENT SERVICES
  • SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
  • SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION OF PUERTO RICO
  • SANTANDER SECURITIES CORPORATION

Leadership

2 roles identified
CEONiccolo Gregoratti
CCOLawrence Andrew Carter

Advisory services offered

4 types reported
Financial Planning Services
Other advisory services
Portfolio management for individuals and small businesses

Fee models offered

1 types reported
Asset based fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

Shading shows states and countries with reported offices. Cities are listed below; shading does not indicate service coverage.

Massachusetts

BOSTONPrimary office · WATERTOWN · WOLLASTON · ABINGTON

Florida

MIAMI

New Jersey

MANALAPAN · ELIZABETH · UNION · MIDDLETOWN · MANCHESTER · MARLBORO · NEPTUNE · HAZLET · LAKEWOOD · JACKSON · MONROE TOWNSHIP · FREEHOLD · WALL · WOODBRIDGE · OCEAN

New York

STATEN ISLAND · MANHASSET · GREAT NECK

26 office records listed · 418 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

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Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

Total regulatory assets under management$3.1Bas of September 17, 2026
Discretionary100.0%
$3.1B
100% of total RAUM100.0%
Non-discretionary0.0%
$0
0% of total RAUM0.0%
All regulatory assets under management are discretionary.

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentIndividuals represent 97.4% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Individuals
97.4%
10,832
2
Irrevocable Trusts/Estates
2.2%
249
3
Corporations
0.4%
41
Additional categories (<0.1%)
Charitable<5 clients

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$3.1B
Total Accounts11,152
10Y AUM Change+$2.5B (+415.0%)

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Santander Securities

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees449
Clients per Employee25:1
10Y Employee Change-276 (-38.1%)

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

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCDirect owner · Schedule AInterest in SANTANDER SECURITIES
75%+
SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC
75%+
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.Indirect owner · Schedule BInterest in SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.
75%+

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 Santander Securities.

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-09-17 · Schedules A and B

13 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1LAWRENCE ANDREW CARTERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER01/2013Schedule APDF page 40
2DANIEL P BOWLERHEAD OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTINGIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesHEAD OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING08/2025Schedule APDF page 40
3SANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLCDIRECT OWNERDomestic entitySANTANDER SECURITIES75% or moreCode EYesDIRECT OWNER12/2023Schedule APDF page 40
4DUSTIN NEURATHDIRECTORIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR09/2024Schedule APDF page 40
5GREGORY BROGANHEAD OF INVESTMENT OPERATIONSIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesHEAD OF INVESTMENT OPERATIONS03/2026Schedule APDF page 40
6NICCOLO GREGORATTIPRESIDENT & CEOIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesPRESIDENT & CEO03/2026Schedule APDF page 40
7LUIS JAVIER BERMUDEZ VALDESDIRECTORIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR04/2026Schedule APDF page 40
8ALFREDO LUIS AGUILADIRECTORIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR04/2026Schedule APDF page 40
9ELOINA MARIA FRANCO-ESPINOSADIRECTORIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR04/2026Schedule APDF page 40
10VICTOR DE DIEGODIRECTORIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesDIRECTOR04/2026Schedule APDF page 40
11MATTHEW T PREBLEHEAD OF RETAIL INVESTMENTIndividualSANTANDER SECURITIESLess than 5%Code NAYesHEAD OF RETAIL INVESTMENT06/2026Schedule APDF page 40
12SANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.INDIRECT OWNERDomestic entitySANTANDER CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC75% or moreCode EYesINDIRECT OWNER12/2023Schedule BPDF page 41
13BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.INDIRECT OWNERForeign entitySANTANDER HOLDINGS USA, INC.75% or moreCode EYesINDIRECT OWNER07/2016Schedule BPDF page 41

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 9/17/2026 3:20:22 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.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that one or more events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseYes
AFelonies1 Yes1 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?Yes
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions4 Yes1 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?Yes
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions3 Yes2 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?Yes
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?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 Yes
  • 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?Yes
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings1 Yes3 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)?Yes
Additional DRP filings 15 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.

criminal · block 1PDF pages 41–43
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.A. or
11.B. of Form ADV.
Criminal
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.A(1)
11.A(2)
11.B(1)
11.B(2)
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. 
Multiple counts of the same charge arising out of the same event(s) should be reported on the same DRP. Unrelated criminal actions, including separate
cases arising out of the same event, must be reported on separate DRPs. Use this DRP to report all charges arising out of the same event. One event may

result in more than one affirmative answer to the items listed above.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(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.
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.  If charge(s) were brought against an organization over which you or an advisory affiliate exercise(d) control: Enter organization name, whether or not
the organization was an investment-related business and your or the advisory affiliate's position, title, or relationship. 
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A., A SPANISH-BASED BANK, IS THE ULTIMATE PARENT OF SANTANDER SECURITIES, LLC
2.
Formal Charge(s) were brought in: (include name of Federal, Military, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country,
Docket/Case number). 
COUR D'APPEL DE LYON TRIBUNAL DE GRANDE INSTANCE DE LYON (COURT OF APPEAL OF THE HIGH COURT OF LYON) (FRANCE). NUM.
JICABJRS412000005.
3.
Event Disclosure Detail (Use this for both organizational and individual charges.)
A. Date First Charged (MM/DD/YYYY): 
06/15/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
B.
Event Disclosure Detail (include Charge(s)/Charge Description(s), and for each charge provide: (1) number of counts, (2) felony or misdemeanor,
(3) plea for each charge, and (4) product type if charge is investment-related). 
A COURT IN LYON (FRANCE) HAS NOTIFIED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. ("THE BANK"), A CONTROL AFFILIATE AND INDIRECT PARENT COMPANY OF
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC, THAT ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE BANK FOR COMPLICITY OF FRAUD ("COMPLICITÉ D'ESCROQUERIE") AND MONEY
LAUNDERING ("BLANCHIMENT") MAY PROCEED TO TRIAL. THESE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS (NUM. JICABJRS412000005) CONDUCTED BEFORE THE
LYON COURT WERE INITIATED AS A RESULT OF AN ALLEGED INVESTMENT FRAUD PERPETRATED BY A FRENCH INDIVIDUAL WHO HAD BEEN A
CLIENT OF A BRANCH OF THE BANK IN IRUN (SPAIN) ALONG WITH THREE OF HIS CONTROLLED COMPANIES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN USED TO
FACILITATE THE FRAUD. THIS INDIVIDUAL AND HIS CONTROLLED COMPANIES ALSO OPERATED WITH SEVERAL OTHER BANKS. THE BANK DISPUTES
ALL CRIMINAL LIABILITY, HAS MERITORIOUS DEFENSES, AND WILL VIGOROUSLY DEFEND AGAINST THE CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE ALLEGATIONS.
C.
Did any of the Charge(s) within the Event involve a felony? 
 Yes
 No
D.
Current status of the Event? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
E.
Event Status Date (complete unless status is Pending) (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/06/2024
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Disposition Disclosure Detail: 
Include for each charge (a) Disposition Type (e.g., convicted, acquitted, dismissed, pretrial, etc.), (b) Date, (c) Sentence/Penalty, (d) Duration (if
sentence - suspension, probation, etc.), (e) Start Date of Penalty, (f) Penalty/Fine Amount, and (g) Date Paid. 

5.
Provide a brief summary of circumstances leading to the charge(s) as well as the disposition. Include the relevant dates when the conduct which was
the subject of the charge(s) occurred. (Your response must fit within the space provided.)
regulatory · block 1BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.PDF pages 43–44
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Regulator name — filed text
SR. MINISTRO DE ECONOMIA, INDUSTRIA Y COMPETITIVIDAD (SPANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITION)
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 12,346,789.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON MARCH 1, 2018, THE SPANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITION ISSUED AN UNPUBLISHED DECISION ON ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS AS TO BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. ("BSSA"), CONCLUDING THAT CERTAIN ASPECTS OF BSSA'S ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS (RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE AND THE FILING OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 2012 AND 2015) DID NOT MEET ALL REQUIRED STANDARDS UNDER SPANISH LAW. AS A RESULT, THE MINISTRY IMPOSED A FINE OF EURO 10,547,704. BSSA STRONGLY BELIEVES THE DECISION IS UNFOUNDED AND WITHOUT MERIT AND ON MAY 5, 2018 APPEALED THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION TO THE SPANISH HIGH NATIONAL COURT. THE MINISTRY'S DECISION RELATES SOLELY TO BSSA AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ANY ACTIVITY OR CONCERN AT OR INVOLVING SANTANDER SECURITIES, LLC.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS (RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE AND THE FILING OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 2012 AND 2015) MEETING THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER SPANISH LAW.

Sanction detail — filed text

SEE RESPONSE TO B. ABOVE
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(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) 

SR. MINISTRO DE ECONOMIA, INDUSTRIA Y COMPETITIVIDAD (SPANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITION)
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
05/05/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
MAR/4028/2017
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS (RELATING TO, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE AND THE
FILING OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 2012 AND 2015) MEETING THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER
SPANISH LAW.
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:
AUDIENCIA NACIONAL (SPANISH NATIONAL COURT)
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/05/2018
 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: $ 12,346,789.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
THE SPANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITION IMPOSED A FINE OF EURO 10,547,704 (THE ESTIMATED US DOLLAR AMOUNT AS OF
JULY 26, 2018 IS IDENTIFIED ABOVE).
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: 
SEE RESPONSE TO B. ABOVE
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON MARCH 1, 2018, THE SPANISH MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITION ISSUED AN UNPUBLISHED DECISION ON ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS
AS TO BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. ("BSSA"), CONCLUDING THAT CERTAIN ASPECTS OF BSSA'S ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS (RELATING TO,
AMONG OTHER THINGS, CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE AND THE FILING OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY REPORTS DURING THE PERIOD OF TIME BETWEEN 2012
AND 2015) DID NOT MEET ALL REQUIRED STANDARDS UNDER SPANISH LAW. AS A RESULT, THE MINISTRY IMPOSED A FINE OF EURO 10,547,704. BSSA
STRONGLY BELIEVES THE DECISION IS UNFOUNDED AND WITHOUT MERIT AND ON MAY 5, 2018 APPEALED THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION TO THE
SPANISH HIGH NATIONAL COURT. THE MINISTRY'S DECISION RELATES SOLELY TO BSSA AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ANY ACTIVITY OR
CONCERN AT OR INVOLVING SANTANDER SECURITIES, LLC.
regulatory · block 2BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.PDF pages 45–46
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Regulator name — filed text
THE PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 145,959.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision

Action status / disposition — filed text

FOLLOWING A ROUTINE REVIEW BY THE PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA ('PBOC ') CARRIED OUT IN 2017, THE PBOC ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION IDENTIFYING A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS RELATED TO CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE, BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2015 AND JUNE 2017, IN A MANNER THAT MET THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER CHINESE LAW. THE PBOC'S DECISION RELATED SOLELY TO BSSA'S SHANGHAI BRANCH AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ANY ACTIVITY OR CONCERN AT OR INVOLVING SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS RELATED TO CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2015 AND JUNE 2017, IN A MANNER THAT MET THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER CHINESE LAW.

Sanction detail — filed text

BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. SHANGHAI BRANCH PAID A FINE OF RMB 1,000,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF JANUARY 7, 2019.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(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) 
THE PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 

3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
11/28/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2018/NO. 36
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. SHANGHAI BRANCH
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):
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS RELATED TO CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2015 AND JUNE
2017, IN A MANNER THAT MET THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER CHINESE LAW.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/28/2018
 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: $ 145,959.00
 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: 
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. SHANGHAI BRANCH PAID A FINE OF RMB 1,000,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF JANUARY 7, 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).
FOLLOWING A ROUTINE REVIEW BY THE PEOPLE'S BANK OF CHINA ('PBOC ') CARRIED OUT IN 2017, THE PBOC ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION
IDENTIFYING A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS RELATED TO CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE, BETWEEN SEPTEMBER
2015 AND JUNE 2017, IN A MANNER THAT MET THE STANDARDS REQUIRED UNDER CHINESE LAW. THE PBOC'S DECISION RELATED SOLELY TO BSSA'S
SHANGHAI BRANCH AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ANY ACTIVITY OR CONCERN AT OR INVOLVING SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 46–48
Regulator name — filed text
FINRA
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 175,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)

Action status / disposition — filed text

THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $175,000.00, AND AGREED TO RESTITUTION OF APPROXIMATELY $62,807.48 PLUS INTEREST FOR TWELVE TRANSACTIONS.
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 IN TWELVE TRANSACTIONS, THE FIRM SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT TO A CUSTOMER AT AN AGGREGATE PRICE (INCLUDING ANY 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

FINE-$175,000.00, RESTITUTION-$62,807.48 PLUS INTEREST
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This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
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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.
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same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY / FINE RESTITUTION CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
03/06/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
20130388686-01
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):
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IN TWELVE
TRANSACTIONS, THE FIRM SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES FOR ITS OWN ACCOUNT TO A CUSTOMER AT AN AGGREGATE PRICE (INCLUDING ANY 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):
03/06/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 175,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
FINE-$175,000.00, RESTITUTION-$62,807.48 PLUS INTEREST
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $175,000.00, AND AGREED TO RESTITUTION OF APPROXIMATELY $62,807.48 PLUS INTEREST FOR TWELVE
TRANSACTIONS.
regulatory · block 4PDF pages 48–50
Regulator name — filed text
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO (OCFI)
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 1,000,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING RESPONSIBILITY, NOR THAT THERE WAS ANY WRONGDOING, NEGLIGENCE, MISMANAGEMENT, LACK OF PROPER SUPERVISION, NOR LOSSES IN THE ACCOUNTS OF MANAGEMENT, ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS OF SS, ITS OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS AND/OR THE SS SUPERVISORY STAFF AND/OR SS BROKERS, SS WILL OFFER SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS TO 16 CUSTOMERS.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

UNSUITABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING PURCHASES AND MARGIN LOANS BY SENIOR LOW NET WORTH INVESTORS IN PUERTO RICO CLOSED END FUNDS AND PUERTO RICO BONDS.

Sanction detail — filed text

THE FINE (CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR EDUCATION FUND) WAS $1,000,000. RESTITUTION WAS 532,000. PAYMENT IS ON GOING.
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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) 
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO (OCFI)
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
SETTLEMENT
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
06/07/2017
 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):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
PUERTO RICO CLOSED END FUNDS AND PUERTO RICO BONDS.
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
UNSUITABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING PURCHASES AND MARGIN LOANS BY SENIOR LOW NET WORTH INVESTORS IN
PUERTO RICO CLOSED END FUNDS AND PUERTO RICO BONDS.
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:
Settled

11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/07/2017
 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: $ 1,000,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
THE FINE (CONTRIBUTION TO THEIR EDUCATION FUND) WAS $1,000,000. RESTITUTION WAS 532,000. PAYMENT IS ON GOING.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING RESPONSIBILITY, NOR THAT THERE WAS ANY WRONGDOING, NEGLIGENCE, MISMANAGEMENT, LACK OF PROPER
SUPERVISION, NOR LOSSES IN THE ACCOUNTS OF MANAGEMENT, ACTIONS OR OMISSIONS OF SS, ITS OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS AND/OR THE SS
SUPERVISORY STAFF AND/OR SS BROKERS, SS WILL OFFER SETTLEMENT PAYMENTS TO 16 CUSTOMERS.
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 50–52
Regulator name — filed text
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF SECURITIES REGULATION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 2,500.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IN TWO TRANSACTIONS, THE FIRM SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES THAT MAY HAVE VIOLATED MSRB RULE G-27. THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A $2500 FINE, $7500 INVESTIGATION COSTS, AND A TOTAL OF $31,154.33 IN RESTITUTION TO THE 2 AFFECTED NEW HAMPSHIRE CLIENTS.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

IT WAS ALLEGED THAT TWO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS EXECUTED BY THE FIRM MAY HAVE VIOLATED MSRB RULE G-27.

Sanction detail — filed text

THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A $2500 FINE, $7500 INVESTIGATION COSTS, AND A TOTAL OF $31,154.33 IN RESTITUTION TO THE 2 AFFECTED NEW HAMPSHIRE CLIENTS.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any

event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF SECURITIES REGULATION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
12/14/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
INV2017-00018
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC
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):
IT WAS ALLEGED THAT TWO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS EXECUTED BY THE FIRM MAY HAVE VIOLATED MSRB RULE G-27.
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:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/14/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,

disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A $2500 FINE, $7500 INVESTIGATION COSTS, AND A TOTAL OF $31,154.33 IN RESTITUTION TO THE 2 AFFECTED NEW
HAMPSHIRE CLIENTS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IN TWO TRANSACTIONS, THE FIRM SOLD MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
THAT MAY HAVE VIOLATED MSRB RULE G-27. THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A $2500 FINE, $7500 INVESTIGATION COSTS, AND A TOTAL OF $31,154.33 IN
RESTITUTION TO THE 2 AFFECTED NEW HAMPSHIRE CLIENTS.
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regulatory · block 6BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.PDF pages 52–53
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Regulator name — filed text
LA COMISION NACIONAL DE MERCADO DE VALORES ('CNMV') - THE SPANISH NATIONAL SECURITIES MARKET COMMISSION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 5,164,650.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018, THE COMISION NACIONAL DEL MERCADO DE VA LORES ('CNMV') PUBLISHED A DECISION AS TO BSSA, CONCLUDING THAT BSSA FAILED TO ACT IN CUSTOMERS' BEST INTERESTS AS REQUIRED UNDER SPANISH LAW IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLACEMENT OF SHARES OF COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT UNDERTAKINGS IN CUSTOMERS' MANAGED AND ADVISED PORTFOLIOS. BSSA PAID A FINE OF EUR 3,600,000. THE CNMV'S DECISION RELATED SOLELY TO BSSA AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ANY ACTIVITY OR CONCERN AT OR INVOLVING SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

FAILURE TO ACT IN CUSTOMERS' BEST INTERESTS AS REQUIRED UNDER SPANISH LAW, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLACEMENT OF SHARES OF COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT UNDERTAKINGS IN CUSTOMERS' MANAGED AND ADVISED PORTFOLIOS.

Sanction detail — filed text

BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. (BSSA) WAS FINED EUR 4,500,00 0 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF JANUARY 7, 2019. BSSA PAID A REDUCED AMOUNT OF EUR 3,600,000, AVAILING ITSELF OF THE REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(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) 
LA COMISION NACIONAL DE MERCADO DE VALORES ('CNMV') - THE SPANISH NATIONAL SECURITIES MARKET COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
09/27/2018
 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):
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
6.
Principal Product Type:
Investment Contract(s)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FAILURE TO ACT IN CUSTOMERS' BEST INTERESTS AS REQUIRED UNDER SPANISH LAW, IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLACEMENT OF SHARES OF
COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT UNDERTAKINGS IN CUSTOMERS' MANAGED AND ADVISED PORTFOLIOS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/27/2018
 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: $ 5,164,650.00
 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: 
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. (BSSA) WAS FINED EUR 4,500,00 0 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF JANUARY 7, 2019. BSSA PAID A
REDUCED AMOUNT OF EUR 3,600,000, AVAILING ITSELF OF THE REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.
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 SEPTEMBER 27, 2018, THE COMISION NACIONAL DEL MERCADO DE VA LORES ('CNMV') PUBLISHED A DECISION AS TO BSSA, CONCLUDING THAT
BSSA FAILED TO ACT IN CUSTOMERS' BEST INTERESTS AS REQUIRED UNDER SPANISH LAW IN CONNECTION WITH THE PLACEMENT OF SHARES OF
COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT UNDERTAKINGS IN CUSTOMERS' MANAGED AND ADVISED PORTFOLIOS. BSSA PAID A FINE OF EUR 3,600,000. THE CNMV'S
DECISION RELATED SOLELY TO BSSA AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY TO ANY ACTIVITY OR CONCERN AT OR INVOLVING SANTANDER INVESTMENT
SECURITIES INC.
regulatory · block 7PDF pages 54–55
Regulator name — filed text
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
How was matter resolved — filed text
Order

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON MARCH 11, 2019, SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC (THE "FIRM"), WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER (FILE NO. 3-19043) BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC") INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE- AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, MAKING FINDINGS, IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER (THE "ORDER"). THE ORDER STATES THAT FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, THE FIRM PURCHASED, RECOMMENDED, OR HELD FOR ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS FOR WHICH CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE, THAT THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS, AND THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE ON ITS FORM ADV THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES AND ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. THE ORDER REQUIRES THE FIRM TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND TO PAY DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST TO AFFECTED INVESTORS TOTALING $270,539.89.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE ALLEGATIONS RELATED TO THIS REGULATORY ACTION ARE THAT FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, THE FIRM PURCHASED, RECOMMENDED, OR HELD FOR ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS FOR WHICH CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE, THAT THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS, AND THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE ON ITS FORM ADV THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES AND ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES.

Sanction detail — filed text

ON MARCH 11, 2019, SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC (THE "FIRM"), WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER (FILE NO. 3-19043) BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC") INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, MAKING FINDINGS, IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER (THE "ORDER"). THE ORDER REQUIRES THE FIRM TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND TO PAY DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST TO AFFECTED INVESTORS TOTALING $270,539.89.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
06/11/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

4.
Docket/Case Number:
FILE NO. 3-19043
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Mutual Fund(s)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE ALLEGATIONS RELATED TO THIS REGULATORY ACTION ARE THAT FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, THE FIRM PURCHASED,
RECOMMENDED, OR HELD FOR ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER-COST SHARE
CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS FOR WHICH CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE, THAT THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN
CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS, AND THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE ON ITS FORM ADV THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
RELATED TO ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES AND ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
ON MARCH 11, 2019, SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC (THE "FIRM"), WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY
OF AN ORDER (FILE NO. 3-19043) BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC") INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE
AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, MAKING FINDINGS, IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER (THE
"ORDER"). THE ORDER REQUIRES THE FIRM TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE
VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND TO PAY DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST TO AFFECTED
INVESTORS TOTALING $270,539.89.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON MARCH 11, 2019, SANTANDER SECURITIES LLC (THE "FIRM"), WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN
ORDER (FILE NO. 3-19043) BY THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (THE "SEC") INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-
AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS, MAKING FINDINGS, IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER (THE "ORDER"). THE
ORDER STATES THAT FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2016, THE FIRM PURCHASED, RECOMMENDED, OR HELD FOR ADVISORY CLIENTS
MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES OF THE SAME FUNDS FOR WHICH CLIENTS
WERE ELIGIBLE, THAT THE FIRM AND ITS ASSOCIATED PERSONS RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS, AND THAT THE
FIRM FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE ON ITS FORM ADV THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES AND ITS SELECTION
OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES. THE ORDER REQUIRES THE FIRM TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY
VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT AND TO PAY DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT
INTEREST TO AFFECTED INVESTORS TOTALING $270,539.89.
regulatory · block 8BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.PDF pages 55–57
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Regulator name — filed text
BANK OF SPAIN
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 8,884,880.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Settled

Action status / disposition — filed text

AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. PAID A FINE OF EURO 6,400,000 AVAILING ITSELF OF THE 20% REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS.

Sanction detail — filed text

BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WAS FINED EURO 8,000,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF 08/27/2019. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. PAID A REDUCED AMOUNT OF EUR 6,400,000 AVAILING ITSELF OF THE 20% REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.
Full extracted filing text

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(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) 
BANK OF SPAIN
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
03/29/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
MORTGAGE PORTFOLIOS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING
OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE
PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS.
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:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/28/2019
 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: $ 8,884,880.00
 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: 
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WAS FINED EURO 8,000,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF 08/27/2019. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. PAID A
REDUCED AMOUNT OF EUR 6,400,000 AVAILING ITSELF OF THE 20% REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.
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).
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING
OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE
PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. PAID A FINE OF EURO 6,400,000
AVAILING ITSELF OF THE 20% REDUCTION FOR PROMPT PAYMENT ALLOWANCE.
regulatory · block 9BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.PDF pages 57–59
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Regulator name — filed text
BANK OF SPAIN
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 4,997,745.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Other

Action status / disposition — filed text

AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE FINE AS BANCO POPULAR WAS ACQUIRED BY BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. IN 2017.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE FINE AS BANCO POPULAR WAS ACQUIRED BY BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. IN 2017.

Sanction detail — filed text

BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. HAS PAID A FINE FOR CITATIONS RELATED TO BANCO POPULAR PRIOR TO BEING ACQUIRED BY BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. IN THE AMOUNT OF EURO 4,500,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF 08/27/2019.
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:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
(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) 
BANK OF SPAIN
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
07/25/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
MORTGAGE PORTFOLIOS

7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING
OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE
PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE FINE AS BANCO POPULAR WAS ACQUIRED BY BANCO
SANTANDER, S.A. IN 2017.
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:
AN APPEAL WAS FILED WITH THE ECONOMY MINISTRY WHICH WAS DENIED ON MAY 28, 2019. THE SANCTIONS ARE ON APPEAL TO THE JUDICIAL
COURT.
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Other
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/28/2019
 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: $ 4,997,745.00
 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: 
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. HAS PAID A FINE FOR CITATIONS RELATED TO BANCO POPULAR PRIOR TO BEING ACQUIRED BY BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
IN THE AMOUNT OF EURO 4,500,000 - USD AMOUNT ABOVE IS AN ESTIMATE AS OF 08/27/2019.
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).
AS A RESULT OF AN INSPECTION OF A 2014 MORTGAGE PORTFOLIO, THE BANK OF SPAIN CITED BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. WITH EXCESSIVE CHARGING
OF COMMISSIONS AND FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION TO CONSUMERS TO ALLOW THEM TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ON THE
PURCHASE OF SAID PORTFOLIOS. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE FINE AS BANCO POPULAR WAS ACQUIRED BY BANCO
SANTANDER, S.A. IN 2017.
regulatory · block 10PDF pages 59–61
Regulator name — filed text
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF SECURITIES REGULATION
Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
$ 50,000.00
How was matter resolved — filed text
Consent

Action status / disposition — filed text

ON MAY 25, 2018, AN AGENT OF THE FIRM RELOCATED TO THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE AGENT PROVIDED BOTH BROKER-DEALER AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES WHILE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE TO BOTH RESIDENTS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND OTHER STATES. THE AGENT WAS REGISTERED AS A BROKER-DEALER AGENT WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE BUT, DUE TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT, THE AGENT WAS NOT REGISTERED AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE WITHIN NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE AGENT, WHILE UNREGISTERED AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE, PROVIDED INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. ON JULY 16, 2019 THE FIRM DETERMINED THE AGENT WAS UNREGISTERED AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND SELF-REPORTED THE LACK OF PROPER REGISTRATION. THE AGENT IS NOW PROPERLY REGISTERED AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Other filed details

Description of allegations — filed text

THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ALLEGED THAT, ALTHOUGH AN AGENT OF THE FIRM WAS REGISTERED AS A BROKER-DEALER AGENT WITHIN NEW HAMPSHIRE, THE AGENT WAS NOT REGISTERED AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Sanction detail — filed text

THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $35,000, INVESTIGATION COSTS OF $15,000, AND SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM EMPLOYING OR ASSOCIATING WITH UNREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVES.
Full extracted filing text

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.

PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF STATE BUREAU OF SECURITIES REGULATION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
05/25/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
INV2019-00026
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):
THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ALLEGED THAT, ALTHOUGH AN AGENT OF THE FIRM WAS REGISTERED AS A BROKER-DEALER AGENT WITHIN NEW
HAMPSHIRE, THE AGENT WAS NOT REGISTERED AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
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):
01/06/2020
 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: $ 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: 
THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $35,000, INVESTIGATION COSTS OF $15,000, AND SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM
EMPLOYING OR ASSOCIATING WITH UNREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVES.
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 MAY 25, 2018, AN AGENT OF THE FIRM RELOCATED TO THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE AGENT PROVIDED BOTH BROKER-DEALER AND
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES WHILE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE TO BOTH RESIDENTS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND OTHER STATES. THE AGENT WAS
REGISTERED AS A BROKER-DEALER AGENT WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE BUT, DUE TO AN ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT, THE AGENT WAS NOT REGISTERED AS
AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE WITHIN NEW HAMPSHIRE. THE AGENT, WHILE UNREGISTERED AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR
REPRESENTATIVE, PROVIDED INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES. ON JULY 16, 2019 THE FIRM DETERMINED THE AGENT WAS UNREGISTERED AS AN
INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND SELF-REPORTED THE LACK OF PROPER REGISTRATION. THE AGENT IS NOW
PROPERLY REGISTERED AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
regulatory · block 11SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.PDF pages 61–63
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE

CRD
Number:
37216
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
SANTANDER INVESTMENT
SECURITIES INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?

 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 12SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.PDF pages 63–64
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
SANTANDER INVESTMENT SECURITIES INC.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
37216
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
SANTANDER INVESTMENT
SECURITIES INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 

B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 13SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLCPDF pages 64–66
Advisory affiliate name — filed text
SANTANDER US CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
150696
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
SANTANDER US CAPITAL
MARKETS LLC
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

4.
Docket/Case Number:
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
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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 Item 11.H. of Part
1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV.
Civil Judicial
Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to:
11.H(1)(a)
11.H(1)(b)
11.H(1)(c)
11.H(2)
Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to:
2.F(1)
2.F(2)
2.F(3)
2.F(4)
2.F(5)
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 Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs.
PART I

A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BANCO SANTANDER SA
(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.H.
(1)(a), 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.  Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 
DIONISIO TRIGO GONZÁLEZ AND ANA RITA SUAREZ SEÍN
2.
Principal Relief Sought:
Other
Other Relief Sought: 
UNSPECIFIED DAMAGES TO BE DETERMINED AT TRIAL
3.
Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/12/2016
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Principal Product Type:
Mutual Fund(s)
Other Product Types: 
5.
Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case
Number): 
COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO, SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN JUAN. CAPTIONED DIONISIO TRIGO GONZÁLEZ ET
AL. V. BANCO SANTANDER, S.A. ET AL., CIVIL NO. 2016-0857
6.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 
SANTANDER BANCORP
7.
Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 
PLAINTIFFS ALLEGE THE FOLLOWING AGAINST THE APPLICANT, ITS CONTROL AFFILIATE AND OTHER DEFENDANTS: 1. A DERIVATIVE CLAIM FOR AIDING
AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS. 2.A DERIVATIVE CLAIM FOR UNJUST ENRICHMENT/CONSTRUCTIVE TRUST
AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS. 3.A CLASS ACTION CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT AGAINST THE SANTANDER ENTITY DEFENDANTS 4.A CLASS ACTION
CLAIM FOR BREACH OF THE COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING AGAINST THE SANTANDER ENTITY DEFENDANTS. PLAINTIFFS ALLEGE THE
FOLLOWING ONLY AGAINST OTHER DEFENDANTS: 1.A DERIVATIVE CLAIM FOR VIOLATION OF FIDUCIARY DUTIES OWED TO THE FUNDS AND THEIR

SHAREHOLDERS PURSUANT TO THE GENERAL CORPORATIONS ACT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO AGAINST THE DIRECTOR DEFENDANTS.
2.A DERIVATIVE CLAIM FOR VIOLATION OF DUTIES AS AGENT OF THE FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE CIVIL CODE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO
AGAINST SANTANDER ASSET MANAGEMENT.
8.
Current Status? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/26/2016
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only.
11. How was matter resolved:
12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
13. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions:
C.
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:
14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must
fit within the space provided). 
THIS PURPORTED SHAREHOLDER DERIVATIVE AND CLASS ACTION WAS BROUGHT BY CUSTOMERS OF CERTAIN PUERTO RICO CLOSED-END FUNDS
("CEFS") IN PUERTO RICO STATE COURT AGAINST BANCO SANTANDER, S.A., SANTANDER BANCORP, BANCO SANTANDER PUERTO RICO, SANTANDER
SECURITIES LLC, SANTANDER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC, AND SEVERAL DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THOSE ENTITIES IN SEPTEMBER
2016. BROUGHT ON BEHALF OF THE FUNDS AND OF PUERTO RICO BASED INVESTORS, THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT THE ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS
CREATED, CONTROLLED, MANAGED, AND ADVISED CERTAIN CEFS TO THE DETRIMENT OF THE FUNDS AND THEIR SHAREHOLDERS FROM MARCH 1, 2012
THROUGH THE PRESENT. A NOTICE OF REMOVAL TO FEDERAL COURT HAS BEEN FILED.

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