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Form ADV · Filing date 2026-10-05 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE THOMAS ALLEN IIIFINOP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | 10% to less than 25%Code B | Yes | FINOP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER01/2000 | Schedule APDF page 62 |
| 2 | WILLIAM ELLISTON II HOPKINSPRESIDENT, SECRETARYIndividual | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | 25% to less than 50%Code C | Yes | PRESIDENT, SECRETARY01/1998 | Schedule APDF page 62 |
| 3 | WILLIAM MICHAEL ROBERTSSHAREHOLDERIndividual | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | 5% to less than 10%Code A | No | SHAREHOLDER05/2007 | Schedule APDF page 62 |
| 4 | JERRY DEAN SHOBESHAREHOLDERIndividual | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | 5% to less than 10%Code A | No | SHAREHOLDER05/2006 | Schedule APDF page 62 |
| 5 | DAVID HUDSON MELENDYVICE PRESIDENT ADVISORY SERVICESIndividual | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | VICE PRESIDENT ADVISORY SERVICES01/2022 | Schedule APDF page 62 |
| 6 | WILLIAM NOLAN REUTHERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER11/2023 | Schedule APDF page 62 |
| 7 | ANDREW ROBERT WALLACESHAREHOLDERIndividual | SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC. | 10% to less than 25%Code B | No | SHAREHOLDER11/2024 | Schedule APDF page 62 |
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 9/9/2026 12:58:20 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions3 Yes2 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?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 actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 7 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1PDF pages 63–64
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 64–66
- Regulator name — filed text
- ILLINOIS
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Vacated
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON JANUARY 27, 2004 AN ORDER VACATING ORDER OF CANCELLATION WAS ISSUED. ON MARCH 2, 2004 A CONSENT ORDER OF DISMISSAL WAS SIGNED.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
REGISTRATION AS A DEALER IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS WAS CANCELLED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.E(2) OF THE ILLINOIS SECURITIES LAW
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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) ILLINOIS 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: ORDER OF CANCELLATION 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/30/2003 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 0300769 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 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): REGISTRATION AS A DEALER IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS WAS CANCELLED PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.E(2) OF THE ILLINOIS SECURITIES LAW 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Vacated 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/27/2004 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). ON JANUARY 27, 2004 AN ORDER VACATING ORDER OF CANCELLATION WAS ISSUED. ON MARCH 2, 2004 A CONSENT ORDER OF DISMISSAL WAS SIGNED.
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 66–68
- Regulator name — filed text
- CONNECTICUT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 3,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE COMMISSIONER, AS A RESULT OF AN EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION, ALLEGES THAT, FROM EARLY 2008 FORWARD, SILVER OAK VIOLATED SECTION 36B-6(D) OF THE ACT BY TRANSACTNG BUSINESS FROM 3 PLACES OF BUSINESS PRIOR TO THOSE LOCATIONS BEING REGISTERED AS BRANCH OFFICES.
Sanction detail — filed text
NO LATER THAN THE DATE THIS CONSENT ORDER IS ENTERED BY THE COMMISSIONER, SILVER OAK SHALL REMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT BY CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO "TREASURER, STATE OF CONNECTICUT" THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000), THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) OF WHICH SHALL CONSTITUTE AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AND TWO THOUSAND ($2,000) OF WHICH SHALL BE APPLIED TO DEFRAY THE DIVISION'S EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATIVE COSTS.
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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) CONNECTICUT 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: CONSENT ORDER 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/07/2009 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CO-09-7624-S 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 COMMISSIONER, AS A RESULT OF AN EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION, ALLEGES THAT, FROM EARLY 2008 FORWARD, SILVER OAK VIOLATED SECTION 36B-6(D) OF THE ACT BY TRANSACTNG BUSINESS FROM 3 PLACES OF BUSINESS PRIOR TO THOSE LOCATIONS BEING REGISTERED AS BRANCH OFFICES. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/23/2009 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: $ 3,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: SILVER OAK, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES AND SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM ENGAGING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN CONDUCT CONSTITUTING OR WHICH WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE ACT OR ANY REGULATION OR ORDER UNDER THE ACT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TRANSACTING BUSINESS FROM ANY PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT UNLESS THAT PLACE OF BUSINESS IS REGISTERED AS A BRANCH OFFICE UNDER SECTION 36B-6(D) OF THE ACT. SILVER OAK AHALL IMPLEMENT REVISED SUPERVISORY AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, WHICH PROCEDURES SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, PROVIDE FOR ENHANCED MONITORING OF BRANCH OFFICE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS. 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 LATER THAN THE DATE THIS CONSENT ORDER IS ENTERED BY THE COMMISSIONER, SILVER OAK SHALL REMIT TO THE DEPARTMENT BY CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO "TREASURER, STATE OF CONNECTICUT" THE SUM OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000), THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) OF WHICH SHALL CONSTITUTE AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE AND TWO THOUSAND ($2,000) OF WHICH SHALL BE APPLIED TO DEFRAY THE DIVISION'S EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATIVE COSTS. 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 4PDF pages 68–70
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULE 3010: THE FIRM PERMITTED A SINGLE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE TO RECOMMEND AND SELL NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS TO SOME OF THE FIRM'S CUSTOMERS. THE FIRM DID NOT, HOWEVER, INVESTIGATE THE CHARACTERISTICS AND RISK FACTOR'S OF SUCH PRODUCTS BEFORE ALLOWING ITS RR TO RECOMMEND THEM TO CUSTOMERS OR PROVIDE ITS RR ANY TRAINING. THE FIRM DID NOT IMPLEMENT ANY PROCEDURES FOR SUPERVISING THE FIRM'S PURCHASE AND TRADING OF NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS. INSTEAD, THE FIRM RELIED ON SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS ALREADY IN PLACE FOR THE RELEVANT PERIOD. AS A RESULT OF THE FIRM'S FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM TAILORED TO NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS, THE FIRM DID NOT MONITOR TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE TRACKING THE VOLUME OF CUSTOMERS' HOLDINGS IN NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS, AS WELL AS TRACKING THE LENGTH OF TIME OPEN POSITIONS WERE MAINTAINED IN NON- TRADITIONAL ETFS, AND ANY RESULTING UNREALIZED LOSSES. THE FIRM ALSO DID NOT IMPOSE ANY LIMITATIONS ON TRADING OR HOLDING NON- TRADITIONAL ETFS.
Sanction detail — filed text
N/A
Full extracted filing text
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: A CENSURE; AND A $10,000.00 FINE. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/05/2013 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2011026214301 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS) 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): FINRA RULE 2010, NASD RULE 3010: THE FIRM PERMITTED A SINGLE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE TO RECOMMEND AND SELL NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS TO SOME OF THE FIRM'S CUSTOMERS. THE FIRM DID NOT, HOWEVER, INVESTIGATE THE CHARACTERISTICS AND RISK FACTOR'S OF SUCH PRODUCTS BEFORE ALLOWING ITS RR TO RECOMMEND THEM TO CUSTOMERS OR PROVIDE ITS RR ANY TRAINING. THE FIRM DID NOT IMPLEMENT ANY PROCEDURES FOR SUPERVISING THE FIRM'S PURCHASE AND TRADING OF NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS. INSTEAD, THE FIRM RELIED ON SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS ALREADY IN PLACE FOR THE RELEVANT PERIOD. AS A RESULT OF THE FIRM'S FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM TAILORED TO NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS, THE FIRM DID NOT MONITOR TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS, WHICH WOULD INCLUDE TRACKING THE VOLUME OF CUSTOMERS' HOLDINGS IN NON-TRADITIONAL ETFS, AS WELL AS TRACKING THE LENGTH OF TIME OPEN POSITIONS WERE MAINTAINED IN NON- TRADITIONAL ETFS, AND ANY RESULTING UNREALIZED LOSSES. THE FIRM ALSO DID NOT IMPOSE ANY LIMITATIONS ON TRADING OR HOLDING NON- TRADITIONAL ETFS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/05/2013 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: N/A 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: N/A 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS.
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 70–71
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH NAC 90.392 WHICH REQUIRES THE LICENSING OF A BRANCH OFFICE IN THE STATE OF NEVADA FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2013,
Sanction detail — filed text
CIVIL PENALTY OF 1,500.00 PAID ON JULY 25, 2016.
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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) STATE OF NEVADA, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SECURITIES DIVISION 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/08/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 112-283 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): FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH NAC 90.392 WHICH REQUIRES THE LICENSING OF A BRANCH OFFICE IN THE STATE OF NEVADA FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2011 THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2013, 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/18/2016 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: $ 1,500.00 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: CIVIL PENALTY OF 1,500.00 PAID ON JULY 25, 2016. 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 71–73
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF CONNECTICUT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
SEE RESPONSE 12.B.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ON AUGUST 3, 2016, THE BANKING COMMISSIONER ENTERED A CONSENT ORDER WITH RESPECT TO SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC., A BROKER DEALER AND INVESTMENT ADVISER WITH ITS MAIN OFFICE AT 3339 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, JACKSON, TENNESSEE 38305. THE FIRM ALSO MAINTAINS A BRANCH OFFICE AT 100 GREAT MEADOW ROAD, SUITE 502, WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06109. SHARING OFFICE SPACE AT THE WETHERSFIELD LOCATION IS JB CAPITAL LLC, HEADED BY JOEL MARK JOHNSON. REGISTERED AGENTS OF SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED CONDUCT INVESTMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDER THE NAME OF "JOHNSON BRUNETTI". THE CONSENT ORDER WAS THE OUTGROWTH OF AN EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION THAT CITED CERTAIN FIRM IRREGULARITIES AND DEFICIENCIES INVOLVING 1)RECORDKEEPING RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS: 2) THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM;3) THE USE OF SIGNATURE STAMPS BY SILVER OAK, INCORPORATED AND ITS AGENTS; AND 4) THE FIRM'S EMPLOYMENT OF AN UNREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER AGENT. THE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT RECORDKEEPING ISSUE PROMPTED DIVISION CONCERNS REGARDING CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND PRODUCT SUITABILITY.
Sanction detail — filed text
SEE RESPONSE 12.B.
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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 CONNECTICUT 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/03/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: REPRESENTS CONSENT ORDER EXECUTION DATE 4. Docket/Case Number: CO-16-8056-S 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ON AUGUST 3, 2016, THE BANKING COMMISSIONER ENTERED A CONSENT ORDER WITH RESPECT TO SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INC., A BROKER DEALER AND INVESTMENT ADVISER WITH ITS MAIN OFFICE AT 3339 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE, JACKSON, TENNESSEE 38305. THE FIRM ALSO MAINTAINS A BRANCH OFFICE AT 100 GREAT MEADOW ROAD, SUITE 502, WETHERSFIELD, CONNECTICUT 06109. SHARING OFFICE SPACE AT THE WETHERSFIELD LOCATION IS JB CAPITAL LLC, HEADED BY JOEL MARK JOHNSON. REGISTERED AGENTS OF SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED CONDUCT INVESTMENT-RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDER THE NAME OF "JOHNSON BRUNETTI". THE CONSENT ORDER WAS THE OUTGROWTH OF AN EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION THAT CITED CERTAIN FIRM IRREGULARITIES AND DEFICIENCIES INVOLVING 1)RECORDKEEPING RELATING TO THE SALE OF ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS: 2) THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM;3) THE USE OF SIGNATURE STAMPS BY SILVER OAK, INCORPORATED AND ITS AGENTS; AND 4) THE FIRM'S EMPLOYMENT OF AN UNREGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER AGENT. THE ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT RECORDKEEPING ISSUE PROMPTED DIVISION CONCERNS REGARDING CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND PRODUCT SUITABILITY. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Consent 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/03/2016 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 35,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: THE CONSENT ORDER FINED THE FIRM 35,000.00 AND DIRECTED IT TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM REGULATORY VIOLATIONS. IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS DESIRE TO SETTLE THE MATTER INFORMALLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT, THE FIRM REPRESENTED AND UNDERTOOK THAT 1)THE FIRM HAD IMPLEMENTED SUPERVISORY AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES RESPONSIVE TO THE ISSUES RAISED IN THE CONSENT ORDER;(2) SECURITIES PERSONNEL AT THE WETHERSFIELD BRANCH WOULD BE PLACED ON HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION FOR TWELVE MONTHS; (3) WITHIN NINETY DAYS, THE WETHERSFIELD BRANCH WOULD HIRE A SERIES 24 PRINCIPAL TO REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL NEW ACCOUNTS AT THE BRANCH; (4) WITHIN NINETY DAYS THE FIRM WOULD HIRE AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO PERFORM A COMPLIANCE REVIEW OF THE WETHERSFIELD BRANCH'S SECURITIES AND ADVISORY OPERATIONS; (5) WITHIN 120 DAYS, THE FIRM WOULD HOLD A BRANCH COMPLIANCE CONFERENCE FOR WETHERSFIELD BRANCH SECURITIES PERSONNEL; AND (6) FOR TWO YEARS, THE FIRM WOULD CONDUCT ANNUAL AUDITS OF THE WETHERSFIELD BRANCH. Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: SEE RESPONSE 12.B. 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 RESPONSE 12.B.
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regulatory · block 7PDF pages 73–75
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 65,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FROM AT LEAST MARCH 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 2022, SILVER OAK'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE THE USE, DISSEMINATION, AND PRESERVATION OF CONSOLIDATED REPORTS. BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2021, AND MARCH 31, 2022, THE FIRM FAILED TO TIMELY REVIEW OVER 100 CONSOLIDATED REPORTS DISTRIBUTED BY THE FIRM'S REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DURING CUSTOMER MEETINGS. ADDITIONALLY, SILVER OAK'S WSPS FAILED TO ADDRESS THE MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC OR PHYSICAL COPIES OF CONSOLIDATED REPORTS OR SOURCE DATA USED IN THE REPORTS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2022. FINALLY, BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2021 AND MARCH 31, 2022, THE FIRM FAILED TO PRESERVE COPIES OF AT LEAST 91 CONSOLIDATED REPORTS. AS A RESULT, SILVER OAK VIOLATED FINRA RULES 3110, 4511, AND 2010, AND SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND EXCHANGE ACT RULE 17A-4(B )( 4) AND IS CENSURED AND FINED $65,000.
Sanction detail — filed text
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINE PAID WAS $65,000 AND IT WAS PAID IN FULL ON 6/16/2025 BY SILVER OAK SECURITIES.
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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 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE OF $65,000 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/02/2025 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2022075505901 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): FROM AT LEAST MARCH 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 2022, SILVER OAK'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES, WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE THE USE, DISSEMINATION, AND PRESERVATION OF CONSOLIDATED REPORTS. BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2021, AND MARCH 31, 2022, THE FIRM FAILED TO TIMELY REVIEW OVER 100 CONSOLIDATED REPORTS DISTRIBUTED BY THE FIRM'S REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES DURING CUSTOMER MEETINGS. ADDITIONALLY, SILVER OAK'S WSPS FAILED TO ADDRESS THE MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC OR PHYSICAL COPIES OF CONSOLIDATED REPORTS OR SOURCE DATA USED IN THE REPORTS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2022. FINALLY, BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2021 AND MARCH 31, 2022, THE FIRM FAILED TO PRESERVE COPIES OF AT LEAST 91 CONSOLIDATED REPORTS. AS A RESULT, SILVER OAK VIOLATED FINRA RULES 3110, 4511, AND 2010, AND SECTION 17(A) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND EXCHANGE ACT RULE 17A-4(B )( 4) AND IS CENSURED AND FINED $65,000. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/02/2025 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 65,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: N/A Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: TOTAL AMOUNT OF FINE PAID WAS $65,000 AND IT WAS PAID IN FULL ON 6/16/2025 BY SILVER OAK SECURITIES. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS.
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