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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-09-08 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALLEN WARREN BOGGSHEAD OF PRODUCT & SUPERVISIONIndividual | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | HEAD OF PRODUCT & SUPERVISION09/2014 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
| 2 | JOSHUA NEIL HERGANGENERAL COUNSELIndividual | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | No | GENERAL COUNSEL10/2019 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
| 3 | THE GUARDIAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICAOWNERDomestic entity | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | OWNER12/2019 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
| 4 | CARLY PRITCHARD MAHERELECTED MEMBER & HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUSINESS OPERATIONSIndividual | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | ELECTED MEMBER & HEAD OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS09/2020 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
| 5 | MARIANNE GRACE CASWELLPRESIDENT AND ELECTED MEMBERIndividual | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRESIDENT AND ELECTED MEMBER01/2021 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
| 6 | MICHAEL JOHN RYNIKERPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICERIndividual | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER04/2023 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
| 7 | CARL DESROCHERSELECTED MEMBERIndividual | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | No | ELECTED MEMBER08/2023 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
| 8 | KATE DAVARASHVILIFINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER.Individual | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | No | FINOP/PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER.07/2024 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
| 9 | JOSEPH MICHAEL GALLOCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER01/2025 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
| 10 | MEG R VECCHIELECTED MEMBERIndividual | PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | ELECTED MEMBER06/2026 | Schedule APDF page 37 |
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 9/8/2026 10:48:44 AM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions4 Yes1 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?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?Yes
- 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 actions4 Yes1 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?Yes
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 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 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 27 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 1BIGGS, GWENDOLYN, DAWNPDF pages 38–40
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BIGGS, GWENDOLYN, DAWN
- Regulator name — filed text
- CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
SEE ABOVE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
MS. BIGGS FAILED TO REPORT PRIOR SEC ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AGAINST HER WHEN RENEWING INSURANCE LICENSE.
Sanction detail — filed text
SEE EXPLANATION ITEM 2.
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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 CRD Number: 1087730 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: BIGGS, GWENDOLYN, DAWN (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) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: CALIFORNIA INSURANCE LICENSE RESTRICTED FOR THREE YEARS. RESTRICTION REQUIRED THAT MS. BIGGS REPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ANY COMPLAINT AGAINST HER IN RELATION TO SECURITIES OR INSURANCE WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) BUSINESS DAYS. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/23/1994 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 95-CS-02732 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES CORPORATION 6. Principal Product Type: Insurance Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): MS. BIGGS FAILED TO REPORT PRIOR SEC ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION AGAINST HER WHEN RENEWING INSURANCE LICENSE. 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): 07/23/1996 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: RESTRICTED CALIFORNIA INSURANCE LICENSE FOR THREE YEARS. 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 EXPLANATION ITEM 2. 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). SEE ABOVE.
regulatory · block 2GAVEY, STEVEN, ALLENPDF pages 40–41
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- GAVEY, STEVEN, ALLEN
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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: 845016 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: GAVEY, STEVEN, ALLEN (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 3POLLACK, JAY, MICHAELPDF pages 41–43
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- POLLACK, JAY, MICHAEL
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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. g y g p p PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 1082586 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: POLLACK, JAY, MICHAEL (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 4UDESHI, PANKAJ, VIJAYPDF pages 43–45
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- UDESHI, PANKAJ, VIJAY
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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: 1523083 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: UDESHI, PANKAJ, VIJAY (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 5CHATHAM, GWENDOLYN, DAWNPDF pages 45–46
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CHATHAM, GWENDOLYN, DAWN
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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: 1087730 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CHATHAM, GWENDOLYN, DAWN (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 6PDF pages 46–48
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF NEW YORK, DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 750.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
APPLICANT AGREES TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS AND THAT STIPULATION AND ANY ADMISSION MAY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF IT INSTITUES ANY OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE NYS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FOUND THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES VIOLATED SECTION 2110(I)OF THE INSURANCE LAW IN THAT IF FAILED TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS THAT ITS INSURANCE PRODUCER'S LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED BY THE INDIANA DOI FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2003 TO MAY 8, 2003 FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE TIMELY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS, THAT IT WAS FINED $30,000 BY THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF SECURITIES IN OCTOBER 2003 AND THAT IT WAS FINED $200 BY THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IN SEPTEMBER 2003.
Sanction detail — filed text
NO INDIVIDUAL WAS SANCTIONED.
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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: (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) STATE OF NEW YORK, DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Undertaking Other Sanctions: APPLICANT AGREES TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS AND THAT STIPULATION AND ANY ADMISSION MAY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF IT INSTITUTES ANY OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/04/2008 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2007-0490-S 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 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 NYS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FOUND THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES VIOLATED SECTION 2110(I)OF THE INSURANCE LAW IN THAT IF FAILED TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS THAT ITS INSURANCE PRODUCER'S LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED BY THE INDIANA DOI FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2003 TO MAY 8, 2003 FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE TIMELY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS, THAT IT WAS FINED $30,000 BY THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF SECURITIES IN OCTOBER 2003 AND THAT IT WAS FINED $200 BY THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IN SEPTEMBER 2003. 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: Stipulation and Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/05/2008 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: $ 750.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: APPLICANT AGREES TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS AND THAT STIPULATION AND ANY ADMISSION MAY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF IT INSTITUTES ANY OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 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: NO INDIVIDUAL WAS SANCTIONED. 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 AGREES TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS AND THAT STIPULATION AND ANY ADMISSION MAY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF IT INSTITUES ANY OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
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regulatory · block 7LIAPUNOV, NICHOLASPDF pages 48–50
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- LIAPUNOV, NICHOLAS
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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: 2285566 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: LIAPUNOV, NICHOLAS (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 8PDF pages 50–52
- Regulator name — filed text
- THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 175,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
AS A RESULT OF ITS FINDINGS RELATIVE TO FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2110 AND 3010, ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. (FINRA) CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC, IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER, $175,000.00 FOR FAILING TO: (1) ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE CERTAIN REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' INVOLVEMENT WITH A PONZI SCHEME; (2) ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS MADE BY TWO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES THAT A MEMBER OF THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY STAFF HAD SUGGESTED THAT THE TWO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DESTROY DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDE MISLEADING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH PARK AVENUE SECURITIES' INTERNAL INVESTIGATION; AND (3) ESTABLISH AN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM FOR REVIEWING CERTAIN EMAILS.
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Description of allegations — filed text
WITH RESPECT TO FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2110 AND 3010, FINRA ALLEGED THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC, IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER, FAILED TO: (1) ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE CERTAIN REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' INVOLVEMENT WITH A PONZI SCHEME; (2) ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS MADE BY TWO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES THAT A MEMBER OF THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY STAFF HAD SUGGESTED THAT THE TWO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DESTROY DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDE MISLEADING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH PARK AVENUE SECURITIES' INTERNAL INVESTIGATION; AND (3) ESTABLISH AN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM FOR REVIEWING CERTAIN EMAILS.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINRA ISSUED A FINE OF $175,000.00 AGAINST PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC. ON NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PARK AVENUE SECURITES LLC ISSUED A CHECK TO FINRA IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000.00 AS PAYMENT OF THE FINE.
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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) THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE, $175,000.00 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/08/2011 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CASE NUMBER 2009016911203 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): WITH RESPECT TO FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2110 AND 3010, FINRA ALLEGED THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC, IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER, FAILED TO: (1) ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE CERTAIN REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' INVOLVEMENT WITH A PONZI SCHEME; (2) ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS MADE BY TWO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES THAT A MEMBER OF THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY STAFF HAD SUGGESTED THAT THE TWO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DESTROY DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDE MISLEADING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH PARK AVENUE SECURITIES' INTERNAL INVESTIGATION; AND (3) ESTABLISH AN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM FOR REVIEWING CERTAIN EMAILS. 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): 11/08/2011 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 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: FINRA ISSUED A FINE OF $175,000.00 AGAINST PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC. ON NOVEMBER 14, 2011 PARK AVENUE SECURITES LLC ISSUED A CHECK TO FINRA IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,000.00 AS PAYMENT OF THE FINE. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). AS A RESULT OF ITS FINDINGS RELATIVE TO FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULES 2110 AND 3010, ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. (FINRA) CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC, IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER, $175,000.00 FOR FAILING TO: (1) ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE CERTAIN REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' INVOLVEMENT WITH A PONZI SCHEME; (2) ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS MADE BY TWO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES THAT A MEMBER OF THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY STAFF HAD SUGGESTED THAT THE TWO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DESTROY DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDE MISLEADING INFORMATION IN CONNECTION WITH PARK AVENUE SECURITIES' INTERNAL INVESTIGATION; AND (3) ESTABLISH AN ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEM FOR REVIEWING CERTAIN EMAILS.
regulatory · block 9TURELL, LAURENCE, BENNETTPDF pages 52–53
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- TURELL, LAURENCE, BENNETT
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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: 4038139 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: TURELL, LAURENCE, BENNETT (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 10TRIMBOLI, ANTHONY, JPDF pages 54–55
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- TRIMBOLI, ANTHONY, J
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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: 4734730 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: TRIMBOLI, ANTHONY, J (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 11PDF pages 55–57
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 195,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM TWO CUSTOMERS BY AN UNREGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER FOR FAILING TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REGARDING THE MONITORING OF CUSTOMER TRADES AND FOR FAILING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO FOLLOW UP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS SUPERVISORS WITH REGARD TO MONITORING TRADE EXECUTIONS, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A), 3010(B) AND FINRA RULE 2010. PAS ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS FROM THE ACCOUNTS OF ITS CUSTOMERS TO THIRD PARTY ACCOUNTS AND OUTSIDE ENTITIES, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 3012(A)(2)(B)(I) AND FINRA RULE 2010.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM TWO CUSTOMERS BY AN UNREGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER FOR FAILING TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REGARDING THE MONITORING OF CUSTOMER TRADES AND FOR FAILING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO FOLLOW UP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS SUPERVISORS WITH REGARD TO MONITORING TRADE EXECUTIONS, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A), 3010(B) AND FINRA RULE 2010. PAS ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS FROM THE ACCOUNTS OF ITS CUSTOMERS TO THIRD PARTY ACCOUNTS AND OUTSIDE ENTITIES, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 3012(A)(2)(B)(I) AND FINRA RULE 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON NOVEMBER 18, 2016, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER
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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:
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $195,000.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/18/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2014041510202
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM TWO CUSTOMERS BY AN UNREGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT, FINRA CENSURED AND
FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER FOR FAILING TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY
PROCEDURES REGARDING THE MONITORING OF CUSTOMER TRADES AND FOR FAILING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM
REASONABLY DESIGNED TO FOLLOW UP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS SUPERVISORS WITH REGARD TO MONITORING TRADE EXECUTIONS, IN
VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A), 3010(B) AND FINRA RULE 2010. PAS ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS FROM THE ACCOUNTS OF ITS CUSTOMERS TO THIRD PARTY
ACCOUNTS AND OUTSIDE ENTITIES, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 3012(A)(2)(B)(I) AND FINRA RULE 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/18/2016
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: $ 195,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
ON NOVEMBER 18, 2016, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM TWO CUSTOMERS BY AN UNREGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT, FINRA CENSURED AND
FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER FOR FAILING TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY
PROCEDURES REGARDING THE MONITORING OF CUSTOMER TRADES AND FOR FAILING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM
REASONABLY DESIGNED TO FOLLOW UP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS SUPERVISORS WITH REGARD TO MONITORING TRADE EXECUTIONS, IN
VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A), 3010(B) AND FINRA RULE 2010. PAS ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS FROM THE ACCOUNTS OF ITS CUSTOMERS TO THIRD PARTY
ACCOUNTS AND OUTSIDE ENTITIES, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 3012(A)(2)(B)(I) AND FINRA RULE 2010.regulatory · block 12PDF pages 57–59
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
PAS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE AND- DESIST PROCEEDINGS ("ORDER") BY THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC"). PURSUANT TO THE ORDER, THE SEC FOUND THAT FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018 CERTAIN PAS CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN PROPRIETARY ADVISORY PROGRAMS WERE INVESTED IN MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES WITH HIGHER COSTS (IN THE FORM OF RULE 12B-1 FEES) WITHOUT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSING THAT LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES (WITHOUT RULE 12B-1 FEES) OF THOSE FUNDS WERE AVAILABLE. SPECIFICALLY, PAS DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO ITS RECEIPT OF RULE 12B-1 FEES, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT DID NOT PAY SUCH FEES. PAS CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 AND AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207. PAS AGREED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $508,083 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $56,184 TO AFFECTED CLIENTS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO OCTOBER 31, 2018 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), PAS 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 THE CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE. PAS, IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 FAILED TO DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES.
Sanction detail — filed text
PAS SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. PAS IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $508,083 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $56,184 AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
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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)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Disgorgement
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE CEASE AND DESIST UNDERTAKINGS AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-19041
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):
AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO OCTOBER 31, 2018 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), PAS 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 THE CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE. PAS, IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 FAILED TO
DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) 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:
PAS SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207
OF THE ADVISERS ACT. PAS IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $508,083 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $56,184 AND SHALL
COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
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).
PAS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE AND-
DESIST PROCEEDINGS ("ORDER") BY THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC"). PURSUANT TO THE ORDER, THE SEC FOUND THAT
FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018 CERTAIN PAS CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN PROPRIETARY ADVISORY PROGRAMS WERE INVESTED
IN MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES WITH HIGHER COSTS (IN THE FORM OF RULE 12B-1 FEES) WITHOUT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSING THAT LOWER-COST
SHARE CLASSES (WITHOUT RULE 12B-1 FEES) OF THOSE FUNDS WERE AVAILABLE. SPECIFICALLY, PAS DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF
INTEREST RELATED TO ITS RECEIPT OF RULE 12B-1 FEES, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT DID NOT PAY SUCH FEES. PAS
CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 AND AGREED TO
CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207. PAS AGREED TO
PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $508,083 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $56,184 TO AFFECTED CLIENTS.regulatory · block 13PDF pages 59–61
- Regulator name — filed text
- DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 200.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
VIOLATION OF 18 DEL.C SECTION 1717(A) A PRODUCER SHALL REPORT TO THE INSURANCE COMMISIONER ANY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TAKEN AGAINST THE PRODUCER IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION OR BY ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY IN THIS STATE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE MATTER.
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Description of allegations — filed text
VIOLATION OF 18 DEL.C SECTION 1717(A) A PRODUCER SHALL REPORT TO THE INSURANCE COMMISIONER ANY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TAKEN AGAINST THE PRODUCER IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION OR BY ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY IN THIS STATE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE MATTER.
Sanction detail — filed text
$200 FINE PAID BY PAS.
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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) DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/02/2009 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 1114-2009 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 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): VIOLATION OF 18 DEL.C SECTION 1717(A) A PRODUCER SHALL REPORT TO THE INSURANCE COMMISIONER ANY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TAKEN AGAINST THE PRODUCER IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION OR BY ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY IN THIS STATE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE MATTER. 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: Stipulation and Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/02/2009 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: $ 200.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: NONE 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: $200 FINE PAID BY PAS. 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). VIOLATION OF 18 DEL.C SECTION 1717(A) A PRODUCER SHALL REPORT TO THE INSURANCE COMMISIONER ANY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TAKEN AGAINST THE PRODUCER IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION OR BY ANOTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY IN THIS STATE WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE MATTER.
regulatory · block 14PDF pages 61–62
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF NEW YORK INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 750.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE NYS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FOUND THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES VIOLATED SECTION 2110(I)OF THE INSURANCE LAW IN THAT IT FAILED TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS THAT ITS INSURANCE PRODUCER'S LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED BY THE INDIANA DOI FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2003 TO MAY 8, 2003 FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE TIMELY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS,THAT IT WAS FINED $30,000 BY THE UTAH DEPT OF COMMERCE DIV. OF SECURITIES IN OCTOBER 2003 AND THAT IT WAS FINED $200 BY THE ALASKA DOI IN SEPTEMBER 2003.
Sanction detail — filed text
NO INDIVIDUAL WAS SANCTIONED.
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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 YORK INSURANCE DEPARTMENT 2. Principal Sanction: Undertaking Other Sanctions: APPLICANT AGREES TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS AND THAT STIPULATION AND ANY ADMISSION MAY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF IT INSTITUES ANY OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/04/2008 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2007-0490-S 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): PARK AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC 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 NYS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FOUND THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES VIOLATED SECTION 2110(I)OF THE INSURANCE LAW IN THAT IT FAILED TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS THAT ITS INSURANCE PRODUCER'S LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED BY THE INDIANA DOI FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2003 TO MAY 8, 2003 FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE TIMELY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS,THAT IT WAS FINED $30,000 BY THE UTAH DEPT OF COMMERCE DIV. OF SECURITIES IN OCTOBER 2003 AND THAT IT WAS FINED $200 BY THE ALASKA DOI IN SEPTEMBER 2003. 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: Stipulation and Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/05/2008 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: $ 750.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: APPLICANT AGREES TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS AND THAT STIPULATION AND ANY ADMISSION MAY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF IT INSTITUES ANY OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 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: NO INDIVIDUAL WAS SANCTIONED. 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 15PDF pages 63–64
- Regulator name — filed text
- ALABAMA SECURITIES COMMISSION
Action status / disposition — filed text
AN INFORMAL MEETING WILL BE REQUESTED WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE ALABAMA SECURITIES COMMISSION OR THE COMMISSION STAFF TO DISCUSS ITS FINDINGS AND RESOLVE THE MATTER. THE FIRM HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS MATTER IN APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS. THE FIRM CONSIDERS THIS MATTER CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER COMMUNICATION IS RECEIVED.
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Description of allegations — filed text
IN AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, THE COMMISSION STATED THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC (PAS) FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ONE OF ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES IN ALABAMA IN THAT HIS BUSINESS ACTIVITY PERFORMED UNDER HIS DBA, WHICH WAS LISTED AS A BRANCH OFFICE OF PAS, REQUIRED PROPER REGISTRATION IN ALABAMA AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE AND INVESTMENT ADVISER.
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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) ALABAMA SECURITIES COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/10/2009 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. SC 2009-0014 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): IN AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE, THE COMMISSION STATED THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC (PAS) FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE ONE OF ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES IN ALABAMA IN THAT HIS BUSINESS ACTIVITY PERFORMED UNDER HIS DBA, WHICH WAS LISTED AS A BRANCH OFFICE OF PAS, REQUIRED PROPER REGISTRATION IN ALABAMA AS AN INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE AND INVESTMENT ADVISER. 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). AN INFORMAL MEETING WILL BE REQUESTED WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE ALABAMA SECURITIES COMMISSION OR THE COMMISSION STAFF TO DISCUSS ITS FINDINGS AND RESOLVE THE MATTER. THE FIRM HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THIS MATTER IN APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS. THE FIRM CONSIDERS THIS MATTER CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER COMMUNICATION IS RECEIVED.
regulatory · block 16PDF pages 64–66
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 25,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NASD BY-LAWS ARTICLE V, NASD RULES 2110, 3010: THE FIRM'S FORM FILINGS WITH FINRA'S CENTRAL REGISTRATION DEPOSITORY INCLUDED AMENDMENTS TO FORMS U4 AND U5 WITH DISCLOSURE REPORTING PAGE. SOME OF THE FORMS U4 AND U5 AMENDMENTS WITH DISCLOSURE REPORTING PAGE WERE FILED LATE AS MEASURED FROM 30 DAYS AFTER THE FIRM KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE EVENT TRIGGERING A DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION. THE FIRM FAILED TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES RELATING TO ITS DIRECT MUTUAL FUND AND 529 PLAN BUSINESS IN THAT CERTAIN OF ITS REQUIRED FORMS FOR PURPOSES OF SWITCHING AND BREAKPOINTS WERE NOT UTILIZED.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $25,000.00 ISSUED TO PAS.
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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: FINRA CASE NO. 2007010095021,ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/16/2009 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: FINRA REGULATORY CASE NO. 2007010095201 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: 529 PLANS AND DIRECT MUTUAL FUNDS 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): NASD BY-LAWS ARTICLE V, NASD RULES 2110, 3010: THE FIRM'S FORM FILINGS WITH FINRA'S CENTRAL REGISTRATION DEPOSITORY INCLUDED AMENDMENTS TO FORMS U4 AND U5 WITH DISCLOSURE REPORTING PAGE. SOME OF THE FORMS U4 AND U5 AMENDMENTS WITH DISCLOSURE REPORTING PAGE WERE FILED LATE AS MEASURED FROM 30 DAYS AFTER THE FIRM KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF THE EVENT TRIGGERING A DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION. THE FIRM FAILED TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES RELATING TO ITS DIRECT MUTUAL FUND AND 529 PLAN BUSINESS IN THAT CERTAIN OF ITS REQUIRED FORMS FOR PURPOSES OF SWITCHING AND BREAKPOINTS WERE NOT UTILIZED. 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): 10/16/2009 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 25,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $25,000.00 ISSUED TO PAS. 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 17GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLCPDF pages 66–68
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC
Action status / disposition — filed text
"OUR CONTROL AFFILIATE, GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC, (CRD #6635), IS A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER AND HAS MADE DISCLOSURES FOR ITEM 11. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE OUR AFFILIATE'S FORM BD
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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: 6635 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES 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). "OUR CONTROL AFFILIATE, GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC, (CRD #6635), IS A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER AND HAS MADE DISCLOSURES FOR ITEM 11. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE OUR AFFILIATE'S FORM BD
regulatory · block 18PDF pages 68–70
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF NEW YORK, DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 750.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE NYS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FOUND THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES VIOLATED SECTION 2110(I)OF THE INSURANCE LAW IN THAT IF FAILED TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS THAT ITS INSURANCE PRODUCER'S LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED BY THE INDIANA DOI FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2003 TO MAY 8, 2003 FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE TIMELY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS, THAT IT WAS FINED $30,000 BY THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF SECURITIES IN OCTOBER 2003 AND THAT IT WAS FINED $200 BY THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IN SEPTEMBER 2003.
Sanction detail — filed text
NO INDIVIDUAL WAS SANCTIONED.
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 NEW YORK, DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Undertaking Other Sanctions: APPLICANT AGREES TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS AND THAT STIPULATION AND ANY ADMISSION MAY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF IT INSTITUTES ANY OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/04/2008 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2007-0490-S 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 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 NYS INSURANCE DEPARTMENT FOUND THAT PARK AVENUE SECURITIES VIOLATED SECTION 2110(I)OF THE INSURANCE LAW IN THAT IF FAILED TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS THAT ITS INSURANCE PRODUCER'S LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED BY THE INDIANA DOI FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2003 TO MAY 8, 2003 FOR FAILING TO PROVIDE TIMELY REQUESTED DOCUMENTS, THAT IT WAS FINED $30,000 BY THE UTAH DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, DIVISION OF SECURITIES IN OCTOBER 2003 AND THAT IT WAS FINED $200 BY THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE IN SEPTEMBER 2003. 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: Stipulation and Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/05/2008 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: $ 750.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: APPLICANT AGREES TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS AND THAT STIPULATION AND ANY ADMISSION MAY BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT IF IT INSTITUTES ANY OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 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: NO INDIVIDUAL WAS SANCTIONED. 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 19PDF pages 70–71
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 300,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON OCTOBER 20, 2015, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES $300,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER AND ORDERED RESTITUTION TO CLIENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $443,255, FOR FAILING TO: (1) APPLY ROLLOVER SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS ("UITS") IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULE 2010 (2) ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS RECEIVED ROLLOVER SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS ON ALL ELIGIBLE UIT PURCHASES IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULE 3010 AND FINRA RULE 2010.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS (UITS). ON MARCH 31, 2004, FINRA ISSUED NOTICE TO MEMBERS 04-26, UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST SALES, WHICH REMINDED BROKER-DEALERS THAT THEY SHOULD DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES TO ENSURE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE AVAILABLE SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS FOR UITS. THE NOTICE FURTHER STATED THAT UIT TRANSACTIONS MUST TAKE PLACE "ON THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS AVAILABLE TO THE CUSTOMER" AND THAT IT IS THE FIRM'S RESPONSIBILITY TO "TAKE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THEY AND THEIR EMPLOYEES UNDERSTAND, INFORM CUSTOMERS ABOUT, AND APPLY CORRECTLY ANY APPLICABLE PRICE BREAKS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS IN CONNECTION WITH UITS." THE FINDINGS STATED THAT SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM FAILED TO APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO 2,715 ELIGIBLE UIT PURCHASES RESULTING IN CUSTOMERS PAYING EXCESSIVE SALES CHARGES OF APPROXIMATELY $443,255.07. ALMOST ALL THE MISSED SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS INVOLVED MISSED ROLLOVER AND EXCHANGE DISCOUNTS. THE FIRM HAS PAID RESTITUTION TO ALL AFFECTED CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDED PROOF OF PAYMENT TO FINRA. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE CUSTOMERS RECEIVED SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS ON ALL ELIGIBLE UIT PURCHASES. THE FIRM RELIED PRIMARILY ON ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES TO ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS RECEIVED APPROPRIATE UIT SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BREAKPOINTS, WHICH WERE AUTOMATED), DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE FIRM DID NOT EFFECTIVELY INFORM AND TRAIN REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR SUPERVISORS TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY SUCH SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $300,000, AND ORDERED TO PAY $443,255.07 IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
THE FIRM WAS CENSORED, FINED $300,000, AND ORDERED TO PAY $443,255.07 IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/19/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2014041679201
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Unit Investment Trust(s)
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 IT FAILED TO
IDENTIFY AND APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS (UITS). ON MARCH 31,
2004, FINRA ISSUED NOTICE TO MEMBERS 04-26, UNIT INVESTMENT TRUST SALES, WHICH REMINDED BROKER-DEALERS THAT THEY SHOULD DEVELOP
AND IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES TO ENSURE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE AVAILABLE SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS FOR UITS. THE NOTICE FURTHER STATED THAT
UIT TRANSACTIONS MUST TAKE PLACE "ON THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS AVAILABLE TO THE CUSTOMER" AND THAT IT IS THE FIRM'S
RESPONSIBILITY TO "TAKE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THEY AND THEIR EMPLOYEES UNDERSTAND, INFORM CUSTOMERS ABOUT, AND APPLY
CORRECTLY ANY APPLICABLE PRICE BREAKS AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS IN CONNECTION WITH UITS." THE FINDINGS STATED THAT SPECIFICALLY, THE
FIRM FAILED TO APPLY SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO 2,715 ELIGIBLE UIT PURCHASES RESULTING IN CUSTOMERS PAYING EXCESSIVE SALES CHARGES
OF APPROXIMATELY $443,255.07. ALMOST ALL THE MISSED SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS INVOLVED MISSED ROLLOVER AND EXCHANGE DISCOUNTS.
THE FIRM HAS PAID RESTITUTION TO ALL AFFECTED CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDED PROOF OF PAYMENT TO FINRA. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE
FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO
ENSURE CUSTOMERS RECEIVED SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS ON ALL ELIGIBLE UIT PURCHASES. THE FIRM RELIED PRIMARILY ON ITS REGISTERED
REPRESENTATIVES TO ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS RECEIVED APPROPRIATE UIT SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BREAKPOINTS,
WHICH WERE AUTOMATED), DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE FIRM DID NOT EFFECTIVELY INFORM AND TRAIN REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR SUPERVISORS
TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY SUCH SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS.
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):
10/19/2015
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: $ 300,000.00
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 WAS CENSURED, FINED $300,000, AND ORDERED TO PAY $443,255.07 IN RESTITUTION TO CUSTOMERS.
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 OCTOBER 20, 2015, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ("FINRA") CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES $300,000 IN
ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER AND ORDERED RESTITUTION TO CLIENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $443,255, FOR FAILING TO: (1) APPLY ROLLOVER
SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS TO CERTAIN CUSTOMERS' ELIGIBLE PURCHASES OF UNIT INVESTMENT TRUSTS ("UITS") IN VIOLATION OF FINRA RULE 2010
(2) ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") REASONABLY DESIGNED TO
ENSURE THAT CUSTOMERS RECEIVED ROLLOVER SALES CHARGE DISCOUNTS ON ALL ELIGIBLE UIT PURCHASES IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULE
3010 AND FINRA RULE 2010.regulatory · block 20PDF pages 72–73
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 195,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM TWO CUSTOMERS BY AN UNREGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER FOR FAILING TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REGARDING THE MONITORING OF CUSTOMER TRADES AND FOR FAILING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO FOLLOW UP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS SUPERVISORS WITH REGARD TO MONITORING TRADE EXECUTIONS, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A), 3010(B) AND FINRA RULE 2010. PAS ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS FROM THE ACCOUNTS OF ITS CUSTOMERS TO THIRD PARTY ACCOUNTS AND OUTSIDE ENTITIES, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 3012(A)(2)(B)(I) AND FINRA RULE 2010.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM TWO CUSTOMERS BY AN UNREGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER FOR FAILING TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REGARDING THE MONITORING OF CUSTOMER TRADES AND FOR FAILING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO FOLLOW UP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS SUPERVISORS WITH REGARD TO MONITORING TRADE EXECUTIONS, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A), 3010(B) AND FINRA RULE 2010. PAS ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS FROM THE ACCOUNTS OF ITS CUSTOMERS TO THIRD PARTY ACCOUNTS AND OUTSIDE ENTITIES, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 3012(A)(2)(B)(I) AND FINRA RULE 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON NOVEMBER 18, 2016, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FINRA
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $195,000.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/18/2016
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2014041510202
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM TWO CUSTOMERS BY AN UNREGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT, FINRA CENSURED AND
FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER FOR FAILING TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY
PROCEDURES REGARDING THE MONITORING OF CUSTOMER TRADES AND FOR FAILING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM
REASONABLY DESIGNED TO FOLLOW UP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS SUPERVISORS WITH REGARD TO MONITORING TRADE EXECUTIONS, IN
VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A), 3010(B) AND FINRA RULE 2010. PAS ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS FROM THE ACCOUNTS OF ITS CUSTOMERS TO THIRD PARTY
ACCOUNTS AND OUTSIDE ENTITIES, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 3012(A)(2)(B)(I) AND FINRA RULE 2010.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/18/2016
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: $ 195,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
ON NOVEMBER 18, 2016, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
IN CONNECTION WITH THE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM TWO CUSTOMERS BY AN UNREGISTERED SALES ASSISTANT, FINRA CENSURED AND
FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES ("PAS") $195,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER FOR FAILING TO ENFORCE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY
PROCEDURES REGARDING THE MONITORING OF CUSTOMER TRADES AND FOR FAILING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM
REASONABLY DESIGNED TO FOLLOW UP ON THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS SUPERVISORS WITH REGARD TO MONITORING TRADE EXECUTIONS, IN
VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010(A), 3010(B) AND FINRA RULE 2010. PAS ALSO FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THE TRANSMITTAL OF FUNDS FROM THE ACCOUNTS OF ITS CUSTOMERS TO THIRD PARTY
ACCOUNTS AND OUTSIDE ENTITIES, IN VIOLATION OF NASD RULES 3010, 3012(A)(2)(B)(I) AND FINRA RULE 2010.regulatory · block 21PDF pages 73–75
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 300,000.00
- 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 TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT REPRESENTATIVES' RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING MULTI-SHARE CLASS VARIABLE ANNUITIES COMPLIED WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAW, REGULATIONS AND RULES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM'S SALES OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES INCLUDED L-SHARE CONTRACTS. NEVERTHELESS, THE FIRM'S WSPS FAILED TO ADDRESS SUITABILITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SALES OF DIFFERENT VARIABLE ANNUITY SHARE CLASSES. THE FIRM DID NOT PROVIDE TRAINING TO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ON THE FEATURES OF THE VARIOUS SHARE CLASSES AND THE ASSOCIATED FEES AND SURRENDER CHARGES, AND DID NOT PROVIDE THEM WITH ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO COMPARE SHARE CLASSES TO MAKE SUITABILITY DETERMINATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM HAD NO WSPS, AND FAILED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE OR TRAINING TO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES AND PRINCIPALS, REGARDING THE SALE OF LONG-TERM INCOME RIDERS WITH MULTI-SHARE CLASS VARIABLE ANNUITIES, PARTICULARLY THE COMBINATION OF L-SHARE CONTRACTS WITH LONG-TERM INCOME RIDERS. THE FIRM HAD NO SURVEILLANCE PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE IF ANY OF ITS REPRESENTATIVES HAD POTENTIALLY INAPPROPRIATE RATES OF VARIABLE ANNUITY EXCHANGES. LATER, THE FIRM PROVIDED ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING MULTI-SHARE CLASS VARIABLE ANNUITIES, INCLUDING L-SHARE CONTRACTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE FIRM'S REPRESENTATIVES SOLD FEWER L-SHARE CONTRACTS AND IT CEASED SELLING L-SHARE CONTRACTS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $300,000 AND REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION TO FINRA THAT IT HAS COMPLETED A REVIEW OF ITS SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES, AND AS OF THE DATE OF THE CERTIFICATION, ITS POLICIES, SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES (WRITTEN AND OTHERWISE) ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, REGULATIONS AND FINRA RULES, INCLUDING THE FINRA RULES ADDRESSED IN THE AWC.
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. SO No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/11/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015043390301 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: MULTI-SHARE CLASS VARIABLE ANNUITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT REPRESENTATIVES' RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING MULTI-SHARE CLASS VARIABLE ANNUITIES COMPLIED WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAW, REGULATIONS AND RULES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM'S SALES OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES INCLUDED L-SHARE CONTRACTS. NEVERTHELESS, THE FIRM'S WSPS FAILED TO ADDRESS SUITABILITY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SALES OF DIFFERENT VARIABLE ANNUITY SHARE CLASSES. THE FIRM DID NOT PROVIDE TRAINING TO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ON THE FEATURES OF THE VARIOUS SHARE CLASSES AND THE ASSOCIATED FEES AND SURRENDER CHARGES, AND DID NOT PROVIDE THEM WITH ADEQUATE INFORMATION TO COMPARE SHARE CLASSES TO MAKE SUITABILITY DETERMINATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM HAD NO WSPS, AND FAILED TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE OR TRAINING TO REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES AND PRINCIPALS, REGARDING THE SALE OF LONG-TERM INCOME RIDERS WITH MULTI-SHARE CLASS VARIABLE ANNUITIES, PARTICULARLY THE COMBINATION OF L-SHARE CONTRACTS WITH LONG-TERM INCOME RIDERS. THE FIRM HAD NO SURVEILLANCE PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE IF ANY OF ITS REPRESENTATIVES HAD POTENTIALLY INAPPROPRIATE RATES OF VARIABLE ANNUITY EXCHANGES. LATER, THE FIRM PROVIDED ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES REGARDING MULTI-SHARE CLASS VARIABLE ANNUITIES, INCLUDING L-SHARE CONTRACTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE FIRM'S REPRESENTATIVES SOLD FEWER L-SHARE CONTRACTS AND IT CEASED SELLING L-SHARE CONTRACTS. 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): 04/11/2018 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: $ 300,000.00 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 $300,000 AND REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A WRITTEN CERTIFICATION TO FINRA THAT IT HAS COMPLETED A REVIEW OF ITS SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES REGARDING THE SUPERVISION OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES, AND AS OF THE DATE OF THE CERTIFICATION, ITS POLICIES, SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES (WRITTEN AND OTHERWISE) ARE REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, REGULATIONS AND FINRA RULES, INCLUDING THE FINRA RULES ADDRESSED IN THE AWC. 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 22PDF pages 75–77
- Regulator name — filed text
- LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 250.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE LOUISIANA COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE REQUIRES ANY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TO BE REPORTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE MATTER. PAS WAS FINED BY THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ON APRIL 11, 2018 AND DID NOT NOTIFY LOUISIANA OF THIS FINE WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME PERIOD. THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FINED PAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00.
Sanction detail — filed text
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC WAS FINED $250.00.
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) LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 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: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE LOUISIANA COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE REQUIRES ANY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION TO BE REPORTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE MATTER. PAS WAS FINED BY THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY ON APRIL 11, 2018 AND DID NOT NOTIFY LOUISIANA OF THIS FINE WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIME PERIOD. THE STATE OF LOUISIANA FINED PAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00. 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): 07/25/2018 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: $ 250.00 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: PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC WAS FINED $250.00. 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 23PDF pages 77–79
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
PAS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE AND- DESIST PROCEEDINGS ("ORDER") BY THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC"). PURSUANT TO THE ORDER, THE SEC FOUND THAT FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018 CERTAIN PAS CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN PROPRIETARY ADVISORY PROGRAMS WERE INVESTED IN MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES WITH HIGHER COSTS (IN THE FORM OF RULE 12B-1 FEES) WITHOUT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSING THAT LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES (WITHOUT RULE 12B-1 FEES) OF THOSE FUNDS WERE AVAILABLE. SPECIFICALLY, PAS DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO ITS RECEIPT OF RULE 12B-1 FEES, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT DID NOT PAY SUCH FEES. PAS CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 AND AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207. PAS AGREED TO PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $508,083 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $56,184 TO AFFECTED CLIENTS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO OCTOBER 31, 2018 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), PAS 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 THE CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE. PAS, IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 FAILED TO DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY SUCH FEES.
Sanction detail — filed text
PAS SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT. PAS IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $508,083 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $56,184 AND SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
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:
Disgorgement
Other Sanctions:
CENSURE CEASE AND DESIST UNDERTAKINGS AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-19041
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):
AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO OCTOBER 31, 2018 (THE "RELEVANT PERIOD"), PAS 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 THE CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE. PAS, IN VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 FAILED TO
DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) 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:
UNDERTAKINGS AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
PAS SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207
OF THE ADVISERS ACT. PAS IS CENSURED, SHALL PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $508,083 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $56,184 AND SHALL
COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
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).
PAS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF AN ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE AND-
DESIST PROCEEDINGS ("ORDER") BY THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("SEC"). PURSUANT TO THE ORDER, THE SEC FOUND THAT
FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2018 CERTAIN PAS CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN PROPRIETARY ADVISORY PROGRAMS WERE INVESTED
IN MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES WITH HIGHER COSTS (IN THE FORM OF RULE 12B-1 FEES) WITHOUT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSING THAT LOWER-COST
SHARE CLASSES (WITHOUT RULE 12B-1 FEES) OF THOSE FUNDS WERE AVAILABLE. SPECIFICALLY, PAS DID NOT ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF
INTEREST RELATED TO ITS RECEIPT OF RULE 12B-1 FEES, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT DID NOT PAY SUCH FEES. PAS
CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER THAT IT VIOLATED SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 AND AGREED TO
CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207. PAS AGREED TO
PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $508,083 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $56,184 TO AFFECTED CLIENTS.regulatory · block 24PDF pages 79–81
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT DISADVANTAGED CERTAIN RETIREMENT PLAN AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION CUSTOMERS WHO WERE ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE CLASS A SHARES IN CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS WITHOUT A FRONT-END SALES CHARGE. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THESE ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WERE INSTEAD SOLD CLASS A SHARES WITH A FRONT-END SALES CHARGE OR CLASS B OR C SHARES WITH BACK-END SALES CHARGES AND HIGHER ONGOING FEES AND EXPENSES. THESE SALES DISADVANTAGED ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS BY CAUSING SUCH CUSTOMERS TO PAY HIGHER FEES THAN THEY WERE ACTUALLY REQUIRED TO PAY. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE APPLICATION OF SALES-CHARGE WAIVERS TO ELIGIBLE MUTUAL FUND SALES. THE FIRM RELIED ON ITS FINANCIAL ADVISORS TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF SALES-CHARGE WAIVERS, BUT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) TO ASSIST FINANCIAL ADVISORS IN MAKING THIS DETERMINATION. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO ADEQUATELY NOTIFY AND TRAIN ITS FINANCIAL ADVISORS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MUTUAL FUND SALES- CHARGE WAIVERS FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS. THE FIRM FAILED TO ADOPT ADEQUATE CONTROLS TO DETECT INSTANCES IN WHICH THEY DID NOT PROVIDE SALES-CHARGE WAIVERS TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR MUTUAL FUND PURCHASES. AS A RESULT OF THE FIRM'S FAILURE TO APPLY AVAILABLE SALES CHARGE WAIVERS, IT ESTIMATES THAT ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WERE OVERCHARGED BY APPROXIMATELY $560,170 FOR MUTUAL FUND PURCHASES MADE SINCE JANUARY 1, 2011.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FINRA WITH A PLAN TO REMEDIATE ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WHO QUALIFIED FOR, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE, THE APPLICABLE MUTUAL FUND SALES-CHARGE WAIVER. AS PART OF THIS SETTLEMENT, THE FIRM AGREES TO PAY RESTITUTION TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS, WHICH IS ESTIMATED TO TOTAL $640,552 (I.E., THE AMOUNT ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WERE OVERCHARGED, INCLUSIVE OF INTEREST).
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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: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/16/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2016049977201 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): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT DISADVANTAGED CERTAIN RETIREMENT PLAN AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION CUSTOMERS WHO WERE ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE CLASS A SHARES IN CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS WITHOUT A FRONT-END SALES CHARGE. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THESE ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WERE INSTEAD SOLD CLASS A SHARES WITH A FRONT-END SALES CHARGE OR CLASS B OR C SHARES WITH BACK-END SALES CHARGES AND HIGHER ONGOING FEES AND EXPENSES. THESE SALES DISADVANTAGED ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS BY CAUSING SUCH CUSTOMERS TO PAY HIGHER FEES THAN THEY WERE ACTUALLY REQUIRED TO PAY. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE APPLICATION OF SALES-CHARGE WAIVERS TO ELIGIBLE MUTUAL FUND SALES. THE FIRM RELIED ON ITS FINANCIAL ADVISORS TO DETERMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF SALES-CHARGE WAIVERS, BUT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) TO ASSIST FINANCIAL ADVISORS IN MAKING THIS DETERMINATION. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM FAILED TO ADEQUATELY NOTIFY AND TRAIN ITS FINANCIAL ADVISORS REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MUTUAL FUND SALES- CHARGE WAIVERS FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS. THE FIRM FAILED TO ADOPT ADEQUATE CONTROLS TO DETECT INSTANCES IN WHICH THEY DID NOT PROVIDE SALES-CHARGE WAIVERS TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR MUTUAL FUND PURCHASES. AS A RESULT OF THE FIRM'S FAILURE TO APPLY AVAILABLE SALES CHARGE WAIVERS, IT ESTIMATES THAT ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WERE OVERCHARGED BY APPROXIMATELY $560,170 FOR MUTUAL FUND PURCHASES MADE SINCE JANUARY 1, 2011. 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): 07/16/2019 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: UNDERTAKING - PROVIDE FINRA A PLAN TO OFFER REMEDIATION TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FINRA WITH A PLAN TO REMEDIATE ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WHO QUALIFIED FOR, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE, THE APPLICABLE MUTUAL FUND SALES-CHARGE WAIVER. AS PART OF THIS SETTLEMENT, THE FIRM AGREES TO PAY RESTITUTION TO ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS, WHICH IS ESTIMATED TO TOTAL $640,552 (I.E., THE AMOUNT ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WERE OVERCHARGED, INCLUSIVE OF 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).
regulatory · block 25PDF pages 81–83
- Regulator name — filed text
- CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
RESPONDENT ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN THE THIRD AMENDED ACCUSATION BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, WHICH RELATE TO THE FIRM'S DISCLOSURES OF ALREADY RESOLVED MATTERS INVOLVING THE FIRM OVER A 16 YEAR PERIOD, IF PROVEN AT HEARING, WERE GROUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE RESPONDENT'S NON-RESIDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSE.
Sanction detail — filed text
RESPONDENT AGREED TO PAY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($7,500) TO REIMBURSE THE COMMISSIONER FOR HIS COSTS. THIS WAS PAID ON DECEMBER 21, 2020.
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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) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: RESPONDENT AGREED TO PAY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($7,500) TO REIMBURSE THE COMMISSIONER FOR HIS COSTS. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/08/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: PLBS 13445-A 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC 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): RESPONDENT ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THE ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN THE THIRD AMENDED ACCUSATION BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, WHICH RELATE TO THE FIRM'S DISCLOSURES OF ALREADY RESOLVED MATTERS INVOLVING THE FIRM OVER A 16 YEAR PERIOD, IF PROVEN AT HEARING, WERE GROUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA INSURANCE COMMISSIONER TO SUSPEND OR REVOKE RESPONDENT'S NON-RESIDENT INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSE. 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): 12/08/2020 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: AN ORDER WAS ISSUED ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND WAIVER SIGNED BY RESPONDENT. 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: RESPONDENT AGREED TO PAY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($7,500) TO REIMBURSE THE COMMISSIONER FOR HIS COSTS. 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: RESPONDENT AGREED TO PAY SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($7,500) TO REIMBURSE THE COMMISSIONER FOR HIS COSTS. THIS WAS PAID ON DECEMBER 21, 2020. 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 26PDF pages 83–84
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 30,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN CONNECTION WITH AN UNDISCLOSED OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY OF A PAS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, PAS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, AGREED TO A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT WITH FINRA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTLING ALLEGED FINRA RULE VIOLATIONS. PAS WAS CENSURED AND FINED $30,000 BY FINRA FOR VIOLATING FINRA RULE 3110 BY FAILING TO INVESTIGATE RED FLAGS THAT THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS ENGAGED IN AN UNDISCLOSED OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND UNAPPROVED PRIVATE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND FINRA RULE 2010.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON MAY 31, 2023, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC $30,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER
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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: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/31/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2020066651002 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): IN CONNECTION WITH AN UNDISCLOSED OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY OF A PAS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, PAS, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, AGREED TO A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT WITH FINRA FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTLING ALLEGED FINRA RULE VIOLATIONS. PAS WAS CENSURED AND FINED $30,000 BY FINRA FOR VIOLATING FINRA RULE 3110 BY FAILING TO INVESTIGATE RED FLAGS THAT THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS ENGAGED IN AN UNDISCLOSED OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND UNAPPROVED PRIVATE SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND FINRA RULE 2010. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/31/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 30,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: AN UNDERTAKING THAT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ISSUANCE OF THIS AWC, A MEMBER OF RESPONDENT'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT WHO IS A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL OF THE FIRM SHALL CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT, AS OF THE DATE OF THE CERTIFICATION, THE FIRM HAS REMEDIATED THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THIS AWC AND IMPLEMENTED A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RULES 3110 AND 2010 REGARDING THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED IN THIS AWC. THE CERTIFICATION SHALL INCLUDE A NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION AND SUPPORTING EXHIBITS SUFFICIENT TO DEMONSTRATE RESPONDENT'S REMEDIATION AND IMPLEMENTATION. FINRA STAFF MAY REQUEST FURTHER EVIDENCE OF RESPONDENT'S REMEDIATION AND IMPLEMENTATION, AND RESPONDENT AGREES TO PROVIDE SUCH EVIDENCE. 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 MAY 31, 2023, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC $30,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER 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 27PDF pages 84–86
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 125,000.00
- 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 TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT FROM JANUARY 2019 THROUGH JULY 2021, IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FINRA RULE 2111 AND THE CARE OBLIGATION OF RULE 15L-1 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) WITH RESPECT TO ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS RECOMMENDATIONS TO RETIREMENT PLAN CUSTOMERS. THE FIRM HAS PAID RESTITUTION TO AFFECTED CUSTOMERS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $91,344.52 AND HAS REVISED ITS SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND ITS SUPERVISION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS RECOMMENDATIONS TO RETIREMENT PLAN CUSTOMERS.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED THE FIRM $125,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA) 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: $125,000 FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/24/2024 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2021070875201 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): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT FROM JANUARY 2019 THROUGH JULY 2021, IT FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUITABILITY REQUIREMENTS OF FINRA RULE 2111 AND THE CARE OBLIGATION OF RULE 15L-1 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (REG BI) WITH RESPECT TO ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS RECOMMENDATIONS TO RETIREMENT PLAN CUSTOMERS. THE FIRM HAS PAID RESTITUTION TO AFFECTED CUSTOMERS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY $91,344.52 AND HAS REVISED ITS SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND ITS SUPERVISION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS RECOMMENDATIONS TO RETIREMENT PLAN 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): 09/24/2024 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: $ 125,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2024, FINRA CENSURED AND FINED THE FIRM $125,000 IN ITS CAPACITY AS A BROKER-DEALER. 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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