Assets under management Growth by Quarter
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Private Funds
Private funds reported by Ibn Financial Services, Inc.
Employee Growth by Quarter
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Ownership
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Reported ownership ranges
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No indirect ownership information reported in the source’s Schedule B.
Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-08-27 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RICHARD JAMES JR CARLESCOCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | 50% to less than 75%Code D | Yes | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHEIF FINANCIAL OFFICER09/2002 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 2 | CHRISTOPHER RYAN AVERYCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICERIndividual | IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | 25% to less than 50%Code C | No | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER10/2017 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 3 | TIMOTHY EDWARD EVANSEQUITY PARTNERIndividual | IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | 5% to less than 10%Code A | No | EQUITY PARTNER04/2015 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 4 | MONICA ANN COLESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER07/2026 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
| 5 | KAREN LE'ELLEN COKERDIRECTORIndividual | IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | Less than 5%Code NA | No | DIRECTOR07/2026 | Schedule APDF page 20 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 8/27/2026 12:11:40 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory 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 actions2 Yes2 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?Yes
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 8 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1PDF pages 21–22
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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) 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 2PDF pages 22–24
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF VERMONT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM PAID THE FINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE NON-SALES PRACTICE ISSUES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
RESPONDENT VIOLATION REGULATION S-2016-01, 3-1(3) FOR FAILING TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE AGENT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VERMONT.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM AS FINED $2,000 BY THE STATE OF VERMONT.
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) STATE OF VERMONT 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/01/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 19-021-S 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: STATE REGISTRATION ISSUES. 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): RESPONDENT VIOLATION REGULATION S-2016-01, 3-1(3) FOR FAILING TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE AGENT REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF VERMONT. 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): 08/29/2019 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: $ 2,000.00 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 AS FINED $2,000 BY THE STATE OF VERMONT. 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 PAID THE FINE ASSOCIATED WITH THE NON-SALES PRACTICE ISSUES.
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 24–26
- Regulator name — filed text
- ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. INVESTOR PROTECTION BUREAU.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
APPLICANT IS TO PAY NY AG IN EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FOR BOTH THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT FEES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
MISREPRESENTATION. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE THAT SELLER CONTINUED TO OWN THE PENSIONS AND COULD STOP THE BENEFIT PAYMENTS BEING MADE TO THE INVESTOR.
Sanction detail — filed text
DISGORGEMENT OF $13035.29 IN COMMISSIONS EARNED. BARRED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM SELLING, MARKETING, BROKERING, OR SOLICITING, WITHIN NEW YORK STATE OR TO NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS, ANY SECONDARY MARKET PENSION OR SIMILAR INVESTMENTS.
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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) ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. INVESTOR PROTECTION BUREAU. 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: APPLICANT IS BARRED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM SELLING, MARKETING, BROKERING, OR SOLICITING, WITHIN NEW YORK STATE OR TO NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS, ANY SECONDARY MARKET PENSION OR SIMILAR INVESTMENTS. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/01/2014 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: NY ATTORNEY GENERAL BEGAN ITS GENERAL INVESTIGATION OF THE PRODUCTS, NOT LIMITED TO APPLICANT AT THAT TIME. 4. Docket/Case Number: ASSURANCE NO. 16-111 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: SECONDARY MARKET PENSION 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): MISREPRESENTATION. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE THAT SELLER CONTINUED TO OWN THE PENSIONS AND COULD STOP THE BENEFIT PAYMENTS BEING MADE TO THE INVESTOR. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/03/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: DISGORGEMENT OF $13035.29 IN COMMISSIONS EARNED. BARRED FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM SELLING, MARKETING, BROKERING, OR SOLICITING, WITHIN NEW YORK STATE OR TO NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS, ANY SECONDARY MARKET PENSION OR SIMILAR INVESTMENTS. 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). APPLICANT IS TO PAY NY AG IN EQUAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FOR BOTH THE FINE AND DISGORGEMENT FEES.
regulatory · block 4PDF pages 26–27
- Regulator name — filed text
- COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES BUREAU OF SECURITIES LICENSING COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
IBN ENTERED INTO THE SUBJECT CONSENT ORDER IN LIEU OF LITIGATION, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE IT'S AGENT WHOSE CONTINUED REGISTRATION IN PENNSYLVANIA WAS SUBJECT TO A PLAN OF HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION.
Sanction detail — filed text
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT OF $10000.00 PAID 07/01/2014 INVESTIGATIVE AND LEGAL COSTS OF $5000.00 PAID 07/01/2014
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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) COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES BUREAU OF SECURITIES LICENSING COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/01/2014 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2014-03-04 (#140024) 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): IBN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE DEPARTMENT ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE IT'S AGENT WHOSE CONTINUED REGISTRATION IN PENNSYLVANIA WAS SUBJECT TO A PLAN OF HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/01/2014 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT OF $10000.00 PAID 07/01/2014 INVESTIGATIVE AND LEGAL COSTS OF $5000.00 PAID 07/01/2014 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). IBN ENTERED INTO THE SUBJECT CONSENT ORDER IN LIEU OF LITIGATION, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS.
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 27–29
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 15,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WE DID NOT KNOW WE HAD TO ACCRUE SOME OF THE FIRMS EXPENSES. THESE EXPENSES WERE PAID PERSONALLY BY THE OWNER OF THE FIRM. UPON REVIEW WE REALIZED THAT THESE HAD TO BE PAID BY THE FIRM. AT NO TIME WAS ANY CLIENT OR EMPLOYEE IN JEOPARDY.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FROM DECEMBER 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2016 THE FIRM CONDUCTED SECURITIES BUSINESS WHILE FAILING TO MAINTAIN ITS REQUIRED MINIMUM NET CAPITAL
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $15,000.00. FIRM HAS REQUESTED AN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/17/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: TO THE BEST OF THE FIRM'S KNOWLEDGE 4. Docket/Case Number: 2016049862001 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): ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FROM DECEMBER 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2016 THE FIRM CONDUCTED SECURITIES BUSINESS WHILE FAILING TO MAINTAIN ITS REQUIRED MINIMUM NET CAPITAL 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/10/2017 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: $ 15,000.00 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 OF $15,000.00. FIRM HAS REQUESTED AN INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN. 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). WE DID NOT KNOW WE HAD TO ACCRUE SOME OF THE FIRMS EXPENSES. THESE EXPENSES WERE PAID PERSONALLY BY THE OWNER OF THE FIRM. UPON REVIEW WE REALIZED THAT THESE HAD TO BE PAID BY THE FIRM. AT NO TIME WAS ANY CLIENT OR EMPLOYEE IN JEOPARDY.
regulatory · block 6PDF pages 29–31
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 30,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM IS PAYING ACCORDING TO APPROVED PLAN AND HAS TERMINATED ASSOCIATION WITH THE SUBJECT INDIVIDUALS.
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Description of allegations — filed text
THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE IT EVALUATED WHETHER ITS REGISTERED PERSONS PROPOSED OBAS CONSTITUTED OUTSIDE SECURITIES ACTIVITIES. THAT TWO OF ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES WERE ENGAGED IN OBAS THAT INVOLVED INVESTMENT FUNDS AND PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS, BUT DID NOT EVALUATE WHETHER THE ACTIVITY CONSTITUTED AN OUTSIDE SECURITIES ACTIVITY. NONE OF THE INVESTORS WERE FIRM CUSTOMERS
Sanction detail — filed text
FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED #30,000.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/20/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2022075812301 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: INVESTMENT FUNDS 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE IT EVALUATED WHETHER ITS REGISTERED PERSONS PROPOSED OBAS CONSTITUTED OUTSIDE SECURITIES ACTIVITIES. THAT TWO OF ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES WERE ENGAGED IN OBAS THAT INVOLVED INVESTMENT FUNDS AND PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS, BUT DID NOT EVALUATE WHETHER THE ACTIVITY CONSTITUTED AN OUTSIDE SECURITIES ACTIVITY. NONE OF THE INVESTORS WERE FIRM CUSTOMERS 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): 09/20/2022 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: $ 30,000.00 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: FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED #30,000. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM IS PAYING ACCORDING TO APPROVED PLAN AND HAS TERMINATED ASSOCIATION WITH THE SUBJECT INDIVIDUALS.
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regulatory · block 7PDF pages 31–33
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 45,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM'S DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL INADVERTENTLY FAILED TO TIMELY OPEN AND REVIEW AN E-MAIL FROM THE INVESTMENT PRODUCT SPONSOR THAT CONTAINED INFORMATION ABOUT A DELAY IN THE ISSUER'S MAKING OF REQUIRED FILINGS WITH THE SEC. AS SUCH, THE FIRM AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES DID NOT HAVE ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE DELAY IN THE REQUIRED FILINGS AT THE TIME OF THE EIGHT SALES TO CLIENTS REFERENCED IN THE AWC.
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Description of allegations — filed text
BETWEEN JUNE 8, 2018, AND JUNE 29, 2018, IBN NEGLIGENTLY OMITTED TO TELL EIGHT INVESTORS IN TWO OFFERINGS RELATED TO GPB CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC (GPB CAPITAL) THAT THE ISSUER FAILED TO TIMELY MAKE REQUIRED FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION,INCLUDING FILING AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS CONSITUTES A VIOLATION OF FINRA RULE 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE $45,000.00 PARTIAL RESTITUTION (DISGORGEMENT) $32,385.00 TO PAID ACCORDING TO ACCEPTED INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE,PARTIAL RESTITUTION 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/14/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2019061214401 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Direct Investment(s) - DPP & LP Interest(s) Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): BETWEEN JUNE 8, 2018, AND JUNE 29, 2018, IBN NEGLIGENTLY OMITTED TO TELL EIGHT INVESTORS IN TWO OFFERINGS RELATED TO GPB CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC (GPB CAPITAL) THAT THE ISSUER FAILED TO TIMELY MAKE REQUIRED FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION,INCLUDING FILING AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS CONSITUTES A VIOLATION OF FINRA RULE 2010. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/14/2022 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: $ 45,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: PARTIAL RESTITUTION (DISGORGEMENT) $32,385.00 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 $45,000.00 PARTIAL RESTITUTION (DISGORGEMENT) $32,385.00 TO PAID ACCORDING TO ACCEPTED INSTALLMENT PAYMENT PLAN 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'S DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL INADVERTENTLY FAILED TO TIMELY OPEN AND REVIEW AN E-MAIL FROM THE INVESTMENT PRODUCT SPONSOR THAT CONTAINED INFORMATION ABOUT A DELAY IN THE ISSUER'S MAKING OF REQUIRED FILINGS WITH THE SEC. AS SUCH, THE FIRM AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES DID NOT HAVE ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE DELAY IN THE REQUIRED FILINGS AT THE TIME OF THE EIGHT SALES TO CLIENTS REFERENCED IN THE AWC.
regulatory · block 8EVANS, TIMOTHY EDWARDPDF pages 33–35
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- EVANS, TIMOTHY EDWARD
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND THE THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) BY FAILING TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE, AND FAILING TO ENFORCE WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH REG BI WITH RESPECT TO A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING A NON-TRADED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT) TO TWO RETAIL CUSTOMERS. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM AND THE REPRESENTATIVE'S DIRECT BUSINESS LINE SUPERVISOR FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF SPECULATIVE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS TO THE RETAIL CUSTOMERS WHERE THE SALES WERE NOT SUITABLE OR IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CUSTOMERS GIVEN THE CUSTOMERS' INVESTMENT PROFILES. THE SUPERVISOR WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING FOR SUPERVISORY APPROVAL APPLICATIONS TO PURCHASE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS SUBMITTED BY THE REPRESENTATIVE. IN JANUARY 2019, THE REPRESENTATIVE RECOMMENDED FIVE ILLIQUID, NON-TRADED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS TOTALING $400,000 TO THE FIRST CUSTOMER. THE AND THE SUPERVISOR APPROVED THE SALES NOTWITHSTANDING THE PRESENCE OF RED FLAGS SUGGESTING THAT THE SALES WERE UNSUITABLE. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR WERE AWARE FROM THE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS THAT THE CUSTOMER WAS 71 YEARS OLD, RETIRED, HAD A MODERATE RISK TOLERANCE, AND HAD A NET WORTH, NOT INCLUDING PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF $851,889. THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR NEVERTHELESS APPROVED THE FIVE SALES, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CUSTOMER HAVING A 47% CONCENTRATION IN SPECULATIVE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE REPRESENTATIVE RECOMMENDED 11 SALES OF ILLIQUID, NON- TRADED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS TOTALING $457,000 TO A SECOND CUSTOMER. THIS INCLUDED $90,000 OF THE NON-TRADED REIT. AGAIN, THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR APPROVED THE SALES NOTWITHSTANDING THE PRESENCE OF RED FLAGS SUGGESTING THAT THE SALES WERE NOT IN THE CUSTOMER'S BEST INTEREST. SPECIFICALLY, IBN AND THE SUPERVISOR WERE AWARE FROM THE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD AN ANNUAL INCOME OF NO MORE THAN $25,000, HAD A MODERATE RISK TOLERANCE, AND HAD A NET WORTH, NOT INCLUDING PRIMARY RESIDENCE, OF $587,438. THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR NEVERTHELESS APPROVED THE SALES, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CUSTOMER HAVING A 77% CONCENTRATION IN SPECULATIVE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING 15% IN THE REIT. DESPITE RED FLAGS THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS WERE UNSUITABLE FOR, AND NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF, RESPECTIVELY, THE TWO CUSTOMERS, THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR DID NOT CONDUCT ANY FURTHER REVIEW OR TAKE ANY FURTHER STEPS BEFORE APPROVING THE TRANSACTIONS, SUCH AS EVALUATING WHETHER THE REPRESENTATIVE HAD GOOD CAUSE FOR THE RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN THE CONCENTRATION LEVELS AT ISSUE AS REQUIRED BY THE FIRM'S WSPS. NOR DID THE FIRM MAINTAIN WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT WERE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH REG BI WITH RESPECT TO THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, AND REQUIRED TO CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT IT HAS REMEDIATED THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE AWC AND IMPLEMENTED A REASONABLY DESIGNED SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS. FINE PAID IN FULL ON FEBRUARY 14, 2025.
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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: 6259284 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: EVANS, TIMOTHY EDWARD (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: N/A 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/29/2025 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2022076855801 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING A NON-TRADED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT) 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 THE THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT WILLFULLY VIOLATED RULE 15L-1(A)(1) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) BY FAILING TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE, AND FAILING TO ENFORCE WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH REG BI WITH RESPECT TO A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING A NON-TRADED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (REIT) TO TWO RETAIL CUSTOMERS. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM AND THE REPRESENTATIVE'S DIRECT BUSINESS LINE SUPERVISOR FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS OF SPECULATIVE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS TO THE RETAIL CUSTOMERS WHERE THE SALES WERE NOT SUITABLE OR IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CUSTOMERS GIVEN THE CUSTOMERS' INVESTMENT PROFILES. THE SUPERVISOR WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING FOR SUPERVISORY APPROVAL APPLICATIONS TO PURCHASE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS SUBMITTED BY THE REPRESENTATIVE. IN JANUARY 2019, THE REPRESENTATIVE RECOMMENDED FIVE ILLIQUID, NON-TRADED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS TOTALING $400,000 TO THE FIRST CUSTOMER. THE AND THE SUPERVISOR APPROVED THE SALES NOTWITHSTANDING THE PRESENCE OF RED FLAGS SUGGESTING THAT THE SALES WERE UNSUITABLE. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR WERE AWARE FROM THE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS THAT THE CUSTOMER WAS 71 YEARS OLD, RETIRED, HAD A MODERATE RISK TOLERANCE, AND HAD A NET WORTH, NOT INCLUDING PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF $851,889. THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR NEVERTHELESS APPROVED THE FIVE SALES, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CUSTOMER HAVING A 47% CONCENTRATION IN SPECULATIVE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE REPRESENTATIVE RECOMMENDED 11 SALES OF ILLIQUID, NON- TRADED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS TOTALING $457,000 TO A SECOND CUSTOMER. THIS INCLUDED $90,000 OF THE NON-TRADED REIT. AGAIN, THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR APPROVED THE SALES NOTWITHSTANDING THE PRESENCE OF RED FLAGS SUGGESTING THAT THE SALES WERE NOT IN THE CUSTOMER'S BEST INTEREST. SPECIFICALLY, IBN AND THE SUPERVISOR WERE AWARE FROM THE APPLICATION DOCUMENTS THAT THE CUSTOMER HAD AN ANNUAL INCOME OF NO MORE THAN $25,000, HAD A MODERATE RISK TOLERANCE, AND HAD A NET WORTH, NOT INCLUDING PRIMARY RESIDENCE, OF $587,438. THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR NEVERTHELESS APPROVED THE SALES, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CUSTOMER HAVING A 77% CONCENTRATION IN SPECULATIVE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING 15% IN THE REIT. DESPITE RED FLAGS THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS WERE UNSUITABLE FOR, AND NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF, RESPECTIVELY, THE TWO CUSTOMERS, THE FIRM AND THE SUPERVISOR DID NOT CONDUCT ANY FURTHER REVIEW OR TAKE ANY FURTHER STEPS BEFORE APPROVING THE TRANSACTIONS, SUCH AS EVALUATING WHETHER THE REPRESENTATIVE HAD GOOD CAUSE FOR THE RECOMMENDATIONS GIVEN THE CONCENTRATION LEVELS AT ISSUE AS REQUIRED BY THE FIRM'S WSPS. NOR DID THE FIRM MAINTAIN WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES THAT WERE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH REG BI WITH RESPECT TO THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS. 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): 01/29/2025 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: UNDERTAKING Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $50,000, AND REQUIRED TO CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT IT HAS REMEDIATED THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THE AWC AND IMPLEMENTED A REASONABLY DESIGNED SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS. FINE PAID IN FULL ON FEBRUARY 14, 2025. 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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