Assets Under Management
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Employee Growth by Quarter
Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.
Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.
Private Funds
Private funds reported by Equitable Advisors, LLC
Custodians
Reported custodian relationships by Equitable Advisors, LLC
- LPL FINANCIAL LLC
$47,048,702,368
These custodians are disclosed for separately managed accounts under Form ADV’s 10% reporting threshold. This is not a complete list of custodians for all client assets.
Ownership
Reported direct and indirect relationships by Equitable Advisors, LLC
Reported ownership ranges
Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.
Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Equitable Advisors, LLC.
Reported ownership and control details
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Reported ownership and control details
Compliance & Disclosures
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?Yes
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory 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 actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 Yes
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?Yes
HCivil judicial actions and 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 34 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 239–241
- Regulator name — filed text
- VERMONT SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 4,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
PLEASE SEE ITEM 7.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEGATIONS ARE THAT (1) AXA ADVISORS, LLC EMPLOYED AND SUPERVISED AN INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE (CHARLES N. DINKLAGE) WHO WAS NOT REGISTERED IN VERMONT, NOR EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION; AND (2) FAILED TO MAKE A NOTICE FILING TO THE VERMONT SECURITIES DIVISION THAT INCLUDED INFORMATION ABOUT ITS BRANCH OFFICES
Sanction detail — filed text
NOT APPLICABLE
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) VERMONT SECURITIES DIVISION 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: NONE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/30/2002 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 02-029-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: AXA ADVISORS, LLC IS A FEDERAL COVERED INVESTMENT ADVISER THAT PROVIDES NUMEROUS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES RELATED TO FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT ADVICE. 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEGATIONS ARE THAT (1) AXA ADVISORS, LLC EMPLOYED AND SUPERVISED AN INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE (CHARLES N. DINKLAGE) WHO WAS NOT REGISTERED IN VERMONT, NOR EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION; AND (2) FAILED TO MAKE A NOTICE FILING TO THE VERMONT SECURITIES DIVISION THAT INCLUDED INFORMATION ABOUT ITS 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: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/11/2002 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 4,000.00 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: NOT APPLICABLE 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). PLEASE SEE ITEM 7.
regulatory · block 2SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLCPDF pages 241–243
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 104474 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., 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).
regulatory · block 3ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L PPDF pages 243–245
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L P
Action status / disposition — filed text
PER THE 2014 ANNUAL AMENDMENT, QUESTION 1(B) WAS CHANGED TO A "YES". BECAUSE OF THIS, ALL OTHER INFORMATION ON PART 2 WAS NO LONGER APPLICABLE AND WAS DELETED.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 108477 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: ALLIANCE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L P (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). PER THE 2014 ANNUAL AMENDMENT, QUESTION 1(B) WAS CHANGED TO A "YES". BECAUSE OF THIS, ALL OTHER INFORMATION ON PART 2 WAS NO LONGER APPLICABLE AND WAS DELETED.
regulatory · block 4SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLCPDF pages 245–246
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLC
Action status / disposition — filed text
PLEASE ARCHIVE THIS DRP - SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO, LLC, A BROKER-DEALER, NEITHER CONTROLS NOR IS IT CONTROLLED BY AXA ADVISORS, LLC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 104474 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., 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). PLEASE ARCHIVE THIS DRP - SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO, LLC, A BROKER-DEALER, NEITHER CONTROLS NOR IS IT CONTROLLED BY AXA ADVISORS, LLC.
regulatory · block 5ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.PDF pages 246–248
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 14549 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN INVESTMENTS, INC. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 6PDF pages 248–250
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 61,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE MATTER WAS SETTLED ON DECEMBER 27, 2011 VIA FINAL ORDER FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED AN EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S MARKET CONDUCT PRACTICES IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT COVERING THE TIME PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. THE STATE ALLEGED THAT DURING THE PERIOD UNDER EXAMINATION, AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO APPOINTING PRODUCERS WITH THE STATE, FAILING TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR MONITORING PRODUCER LICENSING AND APPOINTMENT, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT POLICYHOLDER SERVICE PROCEDURES. IN ADDITION, MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT POLICYHOLDER SERVICE PROCEDURES AND INSUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION FOR REGULATORY REVIEW.
Sanction detail — filed text
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS FINED $51,000.00. THE FIRM AGREED TO UNDERTAKE A COMPLETE REVIEW OF ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH CONNECTICUT STATUTES IN THE AREAS OF CONCERN AND PROVIDE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER WITH A SUMMARY OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE MARKET CONDUCT REPORT. IN ADDITION, MONY LIFE INSURANCE WAS FINED $10,000.
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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: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (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 CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/27/2011 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: MC 11-138 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED AN EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S MARKET CONDUCT PRACTICES IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT COVERING THE TIME PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. THE STATE ALLEGED THAT DURING THE PERIOD UNDER EXAMINATION, AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO APPOINTING PRODUCERS WITH THE STATE, FAILING TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR MONITORING PRODUCER LICENSING AND APPOINTMENT, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT POLICYHOLDER SERVICE PROCEDURES. IN ADDITION, MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT POLICYHOLDER SERVICE PROCEDURES AND INSUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION FOR REGULATORY REVIEW. 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): 12/27/2011 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: $ 61,000.00 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: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS FINED $51,000.00. THE FIRM AGREED TO UNDERTAKE A COMPLETE REVIEW OF ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH CONNECTICUT STATUTES IN THE AREAS OF CONCERN AND PROVIDE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER WITH A SUMMARY OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE MARKET CONDUCT REPORT. IN ADDITION, MONY LIFE INSURANCE WAS FINED $10,000. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE MATTER WAS SETTLED ON DECEMBER 27, 2011 VIA FINAL ORDER FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
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regulatory · block 7PDF pages 250–252
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 51,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE MATTER WAS SETTLED ON DECEMBER 27, 2011 VIA FINAL ORDER FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED AN EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S MARKET CONDUCT PRACTICES IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT COVERING THE TIME PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. THE STATE ALLEGED THAT DURING THE PERIOD UNDER EXAMINATION, AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO APPOINTING PRODUCERS WITH THE STATE, FAILING TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR MONITORING PRODUCER LICENSING AND APPOINTMENT, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT POLICYHOLDER SERVICE PROCEDURES. THE STATE ALSO FOUND THAT MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT POLICYHOLDER SERVICE PROCEDURES AND HAD INSUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION FOR REGULATORY REVIEW.
Sanction detail — filed text
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS FINED $51,000.00. THE FIRM AGREED TO UNDERTAKE A COMPLETE REVIEW OF ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH CONNECTICUT STATUTES IN THE AREAS OF CONCERN AND PROVIDE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER WITH A SUMMARY OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE MARKET CONDUCT REPORT.
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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: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (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 CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/27/2011 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: MC 11-138 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED AN EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S MARKET CONDUCT PRACTICES IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT COVERING THE TIME PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. THE STATE ALLEGED THAT DURING THE PERIOD UNDER EXAMINATION, AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO APPOINTING PRODUCERS WITH THE STATE, FAILING TO TAKE CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR MONITORING PRODUCER LICENSING AND APPOINTMENT, AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT POLICYHOLDER SERVICE PROCEDURES. THE STATE ALSO FOUND THAT MONY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FAILED TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT POLICYHOLDER SERVICE PROCEDURES AND HAD INSUFFICIENT DOCUMENTATION FOR REGULATORY REVIEW. 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): 12/27/2011 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: $ 51,000.00 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: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS FINED $51,000.00. THE FIRM AGREED TO UNDERTAKE A COMPLETE REVIEW OF ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH CONNECTICUT STATUTES IN THE AREAS OF CONCERN AND PROVIDE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER WITH A SUMMARY OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE MARKET CONDUCT REPORT. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE MATTER WAS SETTLED ON DECEMBER 27, 2011 VIA FINAL ORDER FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
regulatory · block 8PDF pages 252–254
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 35,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION FOUND THAT THE FIRM HAD ESTABLISHED A SUPERVISORY PROGRAM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND DETECT FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY BY ASSOCIATED PERSONS, INCLUDING ANNUAL ON-SITE INSPECTIONS AND OFF-SITE MONITORING, BUT THE FIRM DID NOT DETECT HALL'S ACTIVITY AND AS SUCH WERE IN VIOLATION OF RULE 69W-600.013(1) (H) OF THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION CONDUCTED AN EXAMINATION TO DETERMINE IF PRIOR TO AND DURING THE COURSE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ANDERSON SCOTT HALL WITH THE FIRM, AN ASSOCIATED PERSON WHO HAD BEEN DISCHARGED BY THE FIRM FOR POSSIBLE COMMINGLING AND CONVERSION OF CLIENT FUNDS, THE FIRM HAD ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES AND A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY EXPECTED TO PREVENT AND DETECT FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND WHETHER THE FIRM REASONABLY DISCHARGED ITS SUPERVISORY DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
FIRM WAS ORDERED TO PAY $35000 MONETARY FINE ALONG IN ADDITION TO $15000 IN FEES.
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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 FLORIDA, OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: FINE: $35,000 FEE: $15,000 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/01/2011 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 0662-S-8/12 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION CONDUCTED AN EXAMINATION TO DETERMINE IF PRIOR TO AND DURING THE COURSE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ANDERSON SCOTT HALL WITH THE FIRM, AN ASSOCIATED PERSON WHO HAD BEEN DISCHARGED BY THE FIRM FOR POSSIBLE COMMINGLING AND CONVERSION OF CLIENT FUNDS, THE FIRM HAD ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES AND A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY EXPECTED TO PREVENT AND DETECT FRAUDULENT SCHEMES AND WHETHER THE FIRM REASONABLY DISCHARGED ITS SUPERVISORY DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Order 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/03/2013 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: $ 35,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: $15000 FEE Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FIRM WAS ORDERED TO PAY $35000 MONETARY FINE ALONG IN ADDITION TO $15000 IN FEES. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION FOUND THAT THE FIRM HAD ESTABLISHED A SUPERVISORY PROGRAM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO PREVENT AND DETECT FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY BY ASSOCIATED PERSONS, INCLUDING ANNUAL ON-SITE INSPECTIONS AND OFF-SITE MONITORING, BUT THE FIRM DID NOT DETECT HALL'S ACTIVITY AND AS SUCH WERE IN VIOLATION OF RULE 69W-600.013(1) (H) OF THE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
regulatory · block 9PDF pages 254–256
- Regulator name — filed text
- KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN APRIL 1995, REGISTRANT TERMINATED LEW PERRIN MCGEE UPON DISCOVERING THAT MCGEE HAD ISSUED PERSONAL PROMISSORY NOTES TO A NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS IN EXCHANGE FOR CASH, AND HAD CONCEALED HIS ACTIVITIES FROM REGISTRANT. MCGEE SUBSEQUENTLY DECLARED BANKRUPTCY, WAS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS, AND WAS SENTENCED TO INCARCERATION FOLLOWING A PLEA OF GUILTY. FOLLOWING ITS INVESTIGATION INTO MCGEE'S CONDUCT, THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALSO DETERMINED THAT MCGEE COMMITTED SECURITIES FRAUD, AND ORDERED MCGEE TO OFFER RESTITUTION, AND ALLEGED THAT REGISTRANT FAILED TO PROPERLY SUPERVISE MCGEE. WITHOUT ADMITTING THE ALLEGATIONS, REGISTRANT AGREED TO RESOLVE THIS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
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Description of allegations — filed text
FAILURE TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF A KENTUCKY RESIDENT REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE.
Sanction detail — filed text
REGISTRANT OFFERED TO ALL KNOWN PERSONS WHO PURCHASED SECURITIES FROM ITS FORMER REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO MAY 12, 1995 TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH INVESTMENT (LESS ANY PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND/OR INTEREST MADE BY THE REPRESENTATIVE) IN RETURN FOR A RELEASE AND ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS. IN ADDITION, REGISTRANT AGREED TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN SUPERVISORY AND REPORTING PROCEDURES RELATING TO KENTUCKY RESIDENT REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING UNANNOUNCED EXAMINATIONS OF EACH REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE NOT LOCATED IN A REGISTERED BRANCH OFFICE, AS WELL AS ANNUAL DISCLOSURE TO THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF EACH REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE IN KENTUCKY, AND THE TERMINATION OF ANY KENTUCKY REPRESENTATIVE BASED ON A FINDING OF UNETHICAL SALES PRACTICES OR OTHER ACTS IN VIOLATION OF A FIDUCIARY OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATION.
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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) KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS 2. Principal Sanction: Undertaking Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/21/1998 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): FAILURE TO SUPERVISE THE ACTIVITIES OF A KENTUCKY RESIDENT REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/21/1998 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: WITHOUT ADMITTING ANY WRONGDOING REGISTRANT AGREED TO OFFER CERTAIN INVESTORS PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THEIR INVESTMENT WITH LEW PERRIN MCGEE, A FORMER REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE. REGISTRANT ALSO AGREED TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN SUPERVISORY AND REPORTING PROCEDURES RELATING TO KENTUCKY RESIDENT REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES. 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: REGISTRANT OFFERED TO ALL KNOWN PERSONS WHO PURCHASED SECURITIES FROM ITS FORMER REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR TO MAY 12, 1995 TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SUCH INVESTMENT (LESS ANY PAYMENTS OF PRINCIPAL AND/OR INTEREST MADE BY THE REPRESENTATIVE) IN RETURN FOR A RELEASE AND ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS. IN ADDITION, REGISTRANT AGREED TO IMPLEMENT CERTAIN SUPERVISORY AND REPORTING PROCEDURES RELATING TO KENTUCKY RESIDENT REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES, INCLUDING UNANNOUNCED EXAMINATIONS OF EACH REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE NOT LOCATED IN A REGISTERED BRANCH OFFICE, AS WELL AS ANNUAL DISCLOSURE TO THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OF THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF EACH REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE IN KENTUCKY, AND THE TERMINATION OF ANY KENTUCKY REPRESENTATIVE BASED ON A FINDING OF UNETHICAL SALES PRACTICES OR OTHER ACTS IN VIOLATION OF A FIDUCIARY OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATION. 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 APRIL 1995, REGISTRANT TERMINATED LEW PERRIN MCGEE UPON DISCOVERING THAT MCGEE HAD ISSUED PERSONAL PROMISSORY NOTES TO A NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS IN EXCHANGE FOR CASH, AND HAD CONCEALED HIS ACTIVITIES FROM REGISTRANT. MCGEE SUBSEQUENTLY DECLARED BANKRUPTCY, WAS CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS, AND WAS SENTENCED TO INCARCERATION FOLLOWING A PLEA OF GUILTY. FOLLOWING ITS INVESTIGATION INTO MCGEE'S CONDUCT, THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ALSO DETERMINED THAT MCGEE COMMITTED SECURITIES FRAUD, AND ORDERED MCGEE TO OFFER RESTITUTION, AND ALLEGED THAT REGISTRANT FAILED TO PROPERLY SUPERVISE MCGEE. WITHOUT ADMITTING THE ALLEGATIONS, REGISTRANT AGREED TO RESOLVE THIS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
regulatory · block 10PDF pages 256–258
- Regulator name — filed text
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS ALLEGED THAT AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNED WITH SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AT ONE OF THE REGISTRANT'S BRANCH OFFICES HAD BEEN PERMITTED TO FUNCTION AS A PRINCIPAL EVEN THOUGH THE INDIVIDUAL WAS NOT PROPERLY REGISTERED WITH THE ASSOCIATION AS A PRINCIPAL AND THUS WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO ACT AS SUCH. THE REGISTRANT AGREED TO RESOLVE THE MATTER AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS ALLEGED THAT DURING THE PERIOD FROM ON OR ABOUT 11/26/1996 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT 11/01/1997 REGISTRANT ALLOWED A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE INVESTMENT BANKING OR SECURITIES BUSINESS OF THE FIRM TO FUNCTION AS A PRINCIPAL, EVEN THOUGH SUCH PERSON WAS NOT REGISTERED WITH THE ASSOCIATION IN ANY PRINCIPAL CAPACITY IN VIOLATION OF RULES 1021(A) AND 2110.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED WAS RELIEVED OF ALL SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE INDIVIDUAL BECAME QUALIFIED TO ACT AS A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL. THE FINE OF $2,500.00 WAS PAID ON 03/02/1999.
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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) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/20/1999 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: C10990001 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS ALLEGED THAT DURING THE PERIOD FROM ON OR ABOUT 11/26/1996 THROUGH ON OR ABOUT 11/01/1997 REGISTRANT ALLOWED A PERSON ENGAGED IN THE INVESTMENT BANKING OR SECURITIES BUSINESS OF THE FIRM TO FUNCTION AS A PRINCIPAL, EVEN THOUGH SUCH PERSON WAS NOT REGISTERED WITH THE ASSOCIATION IN ANY PRINCIPAL CAPACITY IN VIOLATION OF RULES 1021(A) AND 2110. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/20/1999 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED WAS RELIEVED OF ALL SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE INDIVIDUAL BECAME QUALIFIED TO ACT AS A REGISTERED PRINCIPAL. THE FINE OF $2,500.00 WAS PAID ON 03/02/1999. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS ALLEGED THAT AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNED WITH SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES AT ONE OF THE REGISTRANT'S BRANCH OFFICES HAD BEEN PERMITTED TO FUNCTION AS A PRINCIPAL EVEN THOUGH THE INDIVIDUAL WAS NOT PROPERLY REGISTERED WITH THE ASSOCIATION AS A PRINCIPAL AND THUS WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO ACT AS SUCH. THE REGISTRANT AGREED TO RESOLVE THE MATTER AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
regulatory · block 11PDF pages 258–259
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NASD RULES 2110, 2310, 3010 - THE FIRM FAILED TO ENSURE THAT INVESTORS WHO QUALIFIED TO PURCHASE CLASS A SHARES OF MUTUAL FUNDS AT NET ASSET VALUE (NAV) THROUGH THE FUNDS' NAV TRANSFER PROGRAM RECEIVED THIS BENEFIT; FIRM REPRESENTATIVES RECOMMENDED UNSUITABLE PURCHASES OF CLASS B SHARES OF MUTUAL FUNDS TO INVESTORS WHO COULD HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE NAV TRANSFER PROGRAM HAD THEY PURCHASED CLASS A SHARES; AND THE FIRM, ACTING THROUGH AN INDIVIDUAL, FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY ALL CATEGORIES OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTORS TO PURCHASE MUTUAL FUNDS AT NAV.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE THE FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $250,000, $50,000 OF WHICH IS JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, AND REQUIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AWC TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF, AND MAKE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR, THE REVISION OF THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES AND SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FIRM'S INVESTMENT COMPANY SECURITIES BUSINESS, INCLUDING ITS DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW OF PRODUCTS; AND ASSESS, EVALUATE AND CONFIRM THE ADEQUACY OF THE FIRM'S METHODOLOGY USED TO IDENTIFY AND COMPENSATE INVESTORS WHO QUALIFIED FOR BUT DID NOT RECEIVE THE BENEFIT OF ANY AVAILABLE NAV TRANSFER PROGRAM AND ASSESS, EVALUATE AND CONFIRM THE FIRM'S DETERMINATIONS OF RESTITUTION AMOUNTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAMATERS SET IN THE AWC. WITHIN 90 DAYS THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE NASD WITH AN INITIAL WRITTEN REPORT; WITHIN 90 DAYS, THE CONSULTANT SHALL COMPLETE ITS REVIEW AND PREPARE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS; WITHIN 150 DAYS, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE NASD WITH A FINAL REPORT SETTING FORTH THE RESULTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESTITUTION PLAN.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) NASD 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: CENSURE AND UNDERTAKINGS 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/25/2004 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: C10040013 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): AXA ADVISORS, LLC 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): NASD RULES 2110, 2310, 3010 - THE FIRM FAILED TO ENSURE THAT INVESTORS WHO QUALIFIED TO PURCHASE CLASS A SHARES OF MUTUAL FUNDS AT NET ASSET VALUE (NAV) THROUGH THE FUNDS' NAV TRANSFER PROGRAM RECEIVED THIS BENEFIT; FIRM REPRESENTATIVES RECOMMENDED UNSUITABLE PURCHASES OF CLASS B SHARES OF MUTUAL FUNDS TO INVESTORS WHO COULD HAVE QUALIFIED FOR THE NAV TRANSFER PROGRAM HAD THEY PURCHASED CLASS A SHARES; AND THE FIRM, ACTING THROUGH AN INDIVIDUAL, FAILED TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY ALL CATEGORIES OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTORS TO PURCHASE MUTUAL FUNDS AT NAV. 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): 02/25/2004 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: $ 250,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKINGS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE THE FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $250,000, $50,000 OF WHICH IS JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, AND REQUIRED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AWC TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF, AND MAKE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR, THE REVISION OF THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES AND SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FIRM'S INVESTMENT COMPANY SECURITIES BUSINESS, INCLUDING ITS DUE DILIGENCE REVIEW OF PRODUCTS; AND ASSESS, EVALUATE AND CONFIRM THE ADEQUACY OF THE FIRM'S METHODOLOGY USED TO IDENTIFY AND COMPENSATE INVESTORS WHO QUALIFIED FOR BUT DID NOT RECEIVE THE BENEFIT OF ANY AVAILABLE NAV TRANSFER PROGRAM AND ASSESS, EVALUATE AND CONFIRM THE FIRM'S DETERMINATIONS OF RESTITUTION AMOUNTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAMATERS SET IN THE AWC. WITHIN 90 DAYS THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE NASD WITH AN INITIAL WRITTEN REPORT; WITHIN 90 DAYS, THE CONSULTANT SHALL COMPLETE ITS REVIEW AND PREPARE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS; WITHIN 150 DAYS, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE NASD WITH A FINAL REPORT SETTING FORTH THE RESULTS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RESTITUTION PLAN. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 12PDF pages 260–261
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 15,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NASD RULES 1021, 2110 - THE FIRM ALLOWED AN INDIVIDUAL WHILE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE NASD AS A PRINCIPAL TO ACT IN THAT CAPACITY BY ACTIVELY ENGAGING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $15,000, $7,500 OF WHICH WAS JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY.
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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) NASD 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/19/2003 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: C10040012 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): AXA ADVISORS, 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): NASD RULES 1021, 2110 - THE FIRM ALLOWED AN INDIVIDUAL WHILE NOT REGISTERED WITH THE NASD AS A PRINCIPAL TO ACT IN THAT CAPACITY BY ACTIVELY ENGAGING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FIRM. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/25/2004 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: $ 15,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $15,000, $7,500 OF WHICH WAS JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY. 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 13PDF pages 261–263
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
VIOLATION OF ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 2(C) AND 3(B) OF NASD'S BY-LAWS, AND NASD RULES 2110 AND 3010 -- AXA ADVISORS, LLC FILED AT LEAST 210 LATE AMENDMENTS TO FORMS U4 AND U5, WHICH REPRESENTED APPROXIMATELY 31% OF THE REQUIRED AMENDMENTS RELATING TO REPORTABLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS, REGULATORY ACTIONS, AND CRIMINAL DISCLOSURES. DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, THE RESPONDENT FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS ARTICLE V REPORTING OBLIGATIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, RESPONDENT FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE, IT WAS CENSURED AND FINED $250,000, WHICH SHALL BE PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC. IN ADDITION, RESPONDENT FIRM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING UNDERTAKINGS: (1) PROMPTLY FOLLOWING NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWC, THE FIRM'S INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT (OR PERSONNEL NOT DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRM'S ARTICLE V REPORTING OBLIGATIONS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR) SHALL CONDUCT AN AUDIT TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES FOR ENSURING TIMELY FLING OF FORM U4 AND U5 AMENDMENTS SUMMARIZING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND SHALL FOR THE NEXT FOUR CALENDAR QUARTERS BEGINNING FOURTH QUARTER 2004, CONDUCT A SIMILAR AUDIT AND PREPARE A SIMILAR WRITTEN AUDIT REPORT; (2) NO LATER THAN 90 DAYS AFTER NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC, AN OFFICER OF THE FIRM SHALL CERTIFY IN WRITING TO NASD THAT AN AUDIT WAS CONDUCTED AND THE OFFICER HAS REVIEWED THE CURRENT AUDIT REPORT; (3) NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE CURRENT AUDIT REPORT, AN OFFICER SHALL CERTIFY IN WRITING TO NASD THAT THE FIRM HAS IMPLEMENTED, OR HAS BEGUN TO IMPLEMENT, ANY RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; AND (4) NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE LAST DAY OF THE NEXT FOUR QUARTERS, AN OFFICER SHALL CERTIFY IN WRITING TO NASD THAT AN AUDIT WAS CONDUCTED, THE CURRENT AUDIT REPORT WAS REVIEWED, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTED, OR BEGUN TO BE IMPLEMENTED. NO LATER THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC, AN OFFICER SHALL CERTIFY IN WRITING TO NASD THAT THE FIRM HAS REVIEWED ITS SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES FOR COMPLYING WITH ITS ARTICLE V REPORTING OBLIGATIONS AND HAS ESTABLISHED A SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN.
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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) NASD 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/30/2004 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CAF040099 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): VIOLATION OF ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 2(C) AND 3(B) OF NASD'S BY-LAWS, AND NASD RULES 2110 AND 3010 -- AXA ADVISORS, LLC FILED AT LEAST 210 LATE AMENDMENTS TO FORMS U4 AND U5, WHICH REPRESENTED APPROXIMATELY 31% OF THE REQUIRED AMENDMENTS RELATING TO REPORTABLE CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS, REGULATORY ACTIONS, AND CRIMINAL DISCLOSURES. DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, THE RESPONDENT FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS ARTICLE V REPORTING OBLIGATIONS. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final g pp 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): 11/30/2004 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: $ 250,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKINGS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, RESPONDENT FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE, IT WAS CENSURED AND FINED $250,000, WHICH SHALL BE PAID WITHIN 10 DAYS OF NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC. IN ADDITION, RESPONDENT FIRM SHALL COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING UNDERTAKINGS: (1) PROMPTLY FOLLOWING NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWC, THE FIRM'S INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT (OR PERSONNEL NOT DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FIRM'S ARTICLE V REPORTING OBLIGATIONS AND THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR) SHALL CONDUCT AN AUDIT TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES FOR ENSURING TIMELY FLING OF FORM U4 AND U5 AMENDMENTS SUMMARIZING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND SHALL FOR THE NEXT FOUR CALENDAR QUARTERS BEGINNING FOURTH QUARTER 2004, CONDUCT A SIMILAR AUDIT AND PREPARE A SIMILAR WRITTEN AUDIT REPORT; (2) NO LATER THAN 90 DAYS AFTER NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC, AN OFFICER OF THE FIRM SHALL CERTIFY IN WRITING TO NASD THAT AN AUDIT WAS CONDUCTED AND THE OFFICER HAS REVIEWED THE CURRENT AUDIT REPORT; (3) NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE CURRENT AUDIT REPORT, AN OFFICER SHALL CERTIFY IN WRITING TO NASD THAT THE FIRM HAS IMPLEMENTED, OR HAS BEGUN TO IMPLEMENT, ANY RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME PERIOD; AND (4) NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS AFTER THE LAST DAY OF THE NEXT FOUR QUARTERS, AN OFFICER SHALL CERTIFY IN WRITING TO NASD THAT AN AUDIT WAS CONDUCTED, THE CURRENT AUDIT REPORT WAS REVIEWED, AND RECOMMENDATIONS IMPLEMENTED, OR BEGUN TO BE IMPLEMENTED. NO LATER THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC, AN OFFICER SHALL CERTIFY IN WRITING TO NASD THAT THE FIRM HAS REVIEWED ITS SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES FOR COMPLYING WITH ITS ARTICLE V REPORTING OBLIGATIONS AND HAS ESTABLISHED A SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN. 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 14PDF pages 263–265
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 900,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM'S SALES FORCE, PLACEMENT OF SALES MATERIAL ON THE FIRM'S INTERNAL WEBSITE AND PROMPTION OF FUNDS' SHARES BY THE FIRM ON A BROADER BASIS THAT WAS AVAILABLE FOR OTHER FUNDS. PARTICIPATING FUND COMPLEXES PAID THEIR FEES, IN WHOLE OR PART, BY DIRECTING BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS TO THE FIRM. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $900,000.00.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NASD CONDUCT RULES 2830(K) AND 2110; MAINTAINED A REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM IN WHICH A NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING MUTUAL FUNDS COMPLEXES PAID A FEE IN RETURN FOR CERTAIN PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, WHICH INCLUDED ENHANCED ACCESS TO THE FIRM'S SALES FORCE, PLACEMENT OF SALES MATERIAL ON THE FIRM'S INTERNAL WEBSITE AND PROMPTION OF FUNDS' SHARES BY THE FIRM ON A BROADER BASIS THAT WAS AVAILABLE FOR OTHER FUNDS. PARTICIPATING FUND COMPLEXES PAID THEIR FEES, IN WHOLE OR PART, BY DIRECTING BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS TO THE FIRM.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $900,000.00.
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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) NASD 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: CENSURE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/08/2005 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CE1050004 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): NASD CONDUCT RULES 2830(K) AND 2110; MAINTAINED A REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM IN WHICH A NUMBER OF PARTICIPATING MUTUAL FUNDS COMPLEXES PAID A FEE IN RETURN FOR CERTAIN PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT, WHICH INCLUDED ENHANCED ACCESS TO THE FIRM'S SALES FORCE, PLACEMENT OF SALES MATERIAL ON THE FIRM'S INTERNAL WEBSITE AND PROMPTION OF FUNDS' SHARES BY THE FIRM ON A BROADER BASIS THAT WAS AVAILABLE FOR OTHER FUNDS. PARTICIPATING FUND COMPLEXES PAID THEIR FEES, IN WHOLE OR PART, BY DIRECTING BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS TO THE FIRM. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/08/2005 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: $ 900,000.00 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: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $900,000.00. 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). THE FIRM'S SALES FORCE, PLACEMENT OF SALES MATERIAL ON THE FIRM'S INTERNAL WEBSITE AND PROMPTION OF FUNDS' SHARES BY THE FIRM ON A BROADER BASIS THAT WAS AVAILABLE FOR OTHER FUNDS. PARTICIPATING FUND COMPLEXES PAID THEIR FEES, IN WHOLE OR PART, BY DIRECTING BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS TO THE FIRM. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THEREFORE THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $900,000.00.
regulatory · block 15SHEPHERDSON, JAMES ARDENPDF pages 265–267
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- SHEPHERDSON, JAMES ARDEN
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 2,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
V.J. MCGUINNESS CO. (NOW ENDEAVOR GROUP), UNDER CONTROL OF JAMES A. SHEPHERDSON, ALLEGEDLY VIOLATED SEC RULES BY FAILING TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT NET CAPITAL, KEEP RELATED RECORDS, GIVE IMMEDIATE TELEGRAPHIC NOTICE THEREOF AND FILE A CORRECTIVE REPORT.
Sanction detail — filed text
V.J. MCGUINNESS CO. AND MR. SHEPHERDSON WERE CENSURED AND FINED JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00. $2,500.00 PAID IN FULL JULY 21, 1986.
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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: 714560 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: SHEPHERDSON, JAMES ARDEN (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) NASD 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/19/1985 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: LA-4027 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): V.J. MCGUINNESS CO. 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): V.J. MCGUINNESS CO. (NOW ENDEAVOR GROUP), UNDER CONTROL OF JAMES A. SHEPHERDSON, ALLEGEDLY VIOLATED SEC RULES BY FAILING TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT NET CAPITAL, KEEP RELATED RECORDS, GIVE IMMEDIATE TELEGRAPHIC NOTICE THEREOF AND FILE A CORRECTIVE REPORT. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/19/1986 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 2,500.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: V.J. MCGUINNESS CO. AND MR. SHEPHERDSON WERE CENSURED AND FINED JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500.00. $2,500.00 PAID IN FULL JULY 21, 1986. 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 16PDF pages 267–269
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,200,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN ADDITION, AXA HAS UNDERTAKEN VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION THAT GOES BEYOND THE REMEDIATION REQUIRED IN THE AWC.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
AXA OFFERED ITS CUSTOMERS A FEE-BASED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT, IN WHICH CUSTOMERS PAID AN ANNUAL FEE BASED ON THE TOTAL VALUE OF ASSETS IN THE ACCOUNT, RATHER THAN PAYING A COMMISSION ON EVERY TRADE MADE IN THE ACCOUNT. FINRA ALLEGED THAT AXA FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR ITS FEE-BASED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULES 3010 AND 2110. FINRA ALLEGED THAT NEITHER AXA'S PRACTICES IN SUPERVISING ACCOUNTS, NOR ITS WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR FEE-BASED BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS WERE ADEQUATE, AND AS A RESULT OF THE ALLEGED DEFICIENCIES IN THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES, AXA ALLOWED CUSTOMERS TO OPEN AND CONTINUE IN FEE-BASED ACCOUNTS EVEN IF THE ACCOUNTS WERE INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE INVESTORS IN LIGHT OF THE FEE-IN-LIEU OF COMMISSION STRUCTURE, THE $1,000 MINIMUM ANNUAL FEE, OR THE REQUIRED $50,000 MINIMUM IN ASSETS. AXA COLLECTED FEES FROM CERTAIN ACCOUNTS AFTER THE ACCOUNTS WENT A FULL YEAR WITH NO TRADING TRANSACTIONS, IMPOSED FEES EVEN IF THE ACCOUNT STAYED BELOW THE MINIMUM ASSET LEVEL FOR A YEAR, AND CHARGED ASSET-BASED FEES FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS BEFORE THE ACCOUNTS REACHED THE MINIMUM VALUE THAT WAS REQUIRED TO TRIGGER THE ASSET-BASED FEE. AXA IS ALSO ALLEGED TO HAVE DISTRIBUTED INACCURATE AND MISLEADING SALES LITERATURE, PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INSTITUTIONAL SALES MATERIAL, AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS IN VIOLATIONS OF NASD RULES 2210(D) AND 2211(D).
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, AXA CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; WAS CENSURED, FINED $1,200,000, ORDERED TO PAY REMEDIATION OF $1,391,427, PLUS INTEREST. AXA WAS ALSO REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE REMEDIATION PROCESS TO CUSTOMERS REQUIRING REFUNDS WITHIN 90 DAYS; FILE A REPORT PROVIDING A DETAILED LISTING OF ALL QUALIFYING CUSTOMERS WITHIN 120 DAYS; AND PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO FINRA OF WHETHER AXA HAS CEASED ITS FEE-BASED BUSINESS BY OCTOBER 30, 2007. SATISFACTORY PROOF OF PAYMENT OF THE RESTITUTION OR OF REASONABLE AND DOCUMENTED EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN TO EFFECT RESTITUTION SHALL BE PROVIDED TO FINRA NO LATER THAN 120 DAYS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWC. IF FOR ANY REASON A CUSTOMER CANNOT BE LOCATED, AFTER REASONABLE AND DOCUMENTED EFFORTS WITHIN SUCH PERIOD, OR SUCH ADDITIONAL PERIOD AGREED TO BY THE STAFF, AXA SHALL FORWARD ANY UNDISTRIBUTED RESTITUTION AND INTEREST TO THE APPROPRIATE ESCHEAT, UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND FOR THE STATE IN WHICH THE CUSTOMER IS LAST KNOWN TO HAVE RESIDED.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: CENSURE AND RESTITUTION 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/05/2007 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2005002269401 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: FEE BASED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): AXA OFFERED ITS CUSTOMERS A FEE-BASED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT, IN WHICH CUSTOMERS PAID AN ANNUAL FEE BASED ON THE TOTAL VALUE OF ASSETS IN THE ACCOUNT, RATHER THAN PAYING A COMMISSION ON EVERY TRADE MADE IN THE ACCOUNT. FINRA ALLEGED THAT AXA FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO REVIEW AND MONITOR ITS FEE-BASED BROKERAGE BUSINESS IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULES 3010 AND 2110. FINRA ALLEGED THAT NEITHER AXA'S PRACTICES IN SUPERVISING ACCOUNTS, NOR ITS WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR FEE-BASED BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS WERE ADEQUATE, AND AS A RESULT OF THE ALLEGED DEFICIENCIES IN THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES, AXA ALLOWED CUSTOMERS TO OPEN AND CONTINUE IN FEE-BASED ACCOUNTS EVEN IF THE ACCOUNTS WERE INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE INVESTORS IN LIGHT OF THE FEE-IN-LIEU OF COMMISSION STRUCTURE, THE $1,000 MINIMUM ANNUAL FEE, OR THE REQUIRED $50,000 MINIMUM IN ASSETS. AXA COLLECTED FEES FROM CERTAIN ACCOUNTS AFTER THE ACCOUNTS WENT A FULL YEAR WITH NO TRADING TRANSACTIONS, IMPOSED FEES EVEN IF THE ACCOUNT STAYED BELOW THE MINIMUM ASSET LEVEL FOR A YEAR, AND CHARGED ASSET-BASED FEES FOR THOSE ACCOUNTS BEFORE THE ACCOUNTS REACHED THE MINIMUM VALUE THAT WAS REQUIRED TO TRIGGER THE ASSET-BASED FEE. AXA IS ALSO ALLEGED TO HAVE DISTRIBUTED INACCURATE AND MISLEADING SALES LITERATURE, PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INSTITUTIONAL SALES MATERIAL, AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS IN VIOLATIONS OF NASD RULES 2210(D) AND 2211(D). 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): 09/05/2007 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: $ 1,200,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: UNDERTAKINGS Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, AXA CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; WAS CENSURED, FINED $1,200,000, ORDERED TO PAY REMEDIATION OF $1,391,427, PLUS INTEREST. AXA WAS ALSO REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE REMEDIATION PROCESS TO CUSTOMERS REQUIRING REFUNDS WITHIN 90 DAYS; FILE A REPORT PROVIDING A DETAILED LISTING OF ALL QUALIFYING CUSTOMERS WITHIN 120 DAYS; AND PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE TO FINRA OF WHETHER AXA HAS CEASED ITS FEE-BASED BUSINESS BY OCTOBER 30, 2007. SATISFACTORY PROOF OF PAYMENT OF THE RESTITUTION OR OF REASONABLE AND DOCUMENTED EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN TO EFFECT RESTITUTION SHALL BE PROVIDED TO FINRA NO LATER THAN 120 DAYS AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF THE AWC. IF FOR ANY REASON A CUSTOMER CANNOT BE LOCATED, AFTER REASONABLE AND DOCUMENTED EFFORTS WITHIN SUCH PERIOD, OR SUCH ADDITIONAL PERIOD AGREED TO BY THE STAFF, AXA SHALL FORWARD ANY UNDISTRIBUTED RESTITUTION AND INTEREST TO THE APPROPRIATE ESCHEAT, UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, OR ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND FOR THE STATE IN WHICH THE CUSTOMER IS LAST KNOWN TO HAVE RESIDED. 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 ADDITION, AXA HAS UNDERTAKEN VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION THAT GOES BEYOND THE REMEDIATION REQUIRED IN THE AWC.
regulatory · block 17AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPDF pages 269–271
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 14,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE MATTER WAS SETTLED ON OCTOBER 26, 2007 VIA CONSENT ORDER WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CONDUCTED A TARGETED MARKET EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE TIME PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005. THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE NOTED SEVERAL DEFICIENCIES RELATING TO OBTAINING AND FORWARDING INCOMPLETE STATE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT NOTICES.
Sanction detail — filed text
AXA EQUITABLE SHALL PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $14,000.00 TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE FOR DEPOSIT IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND. IN ADDITION, THE ORDER NOTED CERTAIN PRACTICES THAT AXA EQUITABLE FAILED TO FOLLOW AND REQUIRED AXA EQUITABLE TO SUBMIT EVIDENCE THAT CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED AND COMMUNICATED TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL REGARDING THE NOTED PRACTICES WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE FILED DATE OF THE ORDER.
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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: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (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 ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/26/2007 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 07A-189-INS 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Annuity(ies) - Fixed Other Product Types: ANNUITY(IES)-VARIABLE 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CONDUCTED A TARGETED MARKET EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE TIME PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005. THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE NOTED SEVERAL DEFICIENCIES RELATING TO OBTAINING AND FORWARDING INCOMPLETE STATE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT NOTICES. 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): 10/26/2007 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: $ 14,000.00 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: AXA EQUITABLE SHALL PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $14,000.00 TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE FOR DEPOSIT IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND. IN ADDITION, THE ORDER NOTED CERTAIN PRACTICES THAT AXA EQUITABLE FAILED TO FOLLOW AND REQUIRED AXA EQUITABLE TO SUBMIT EVIDENCE THAT CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED AND COMMUNICATED TO THE APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL REGARDING THE NOTED PRACTICES WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE FILED DATE OF THE ORDER. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE MATTER WAS SETTLED ON OCTOBER 26, 2007 VIA CONSENT ORDER WITH THE STATE OF ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
regulatory · block 18AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPDF pages 271–273
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 10,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE MATTER WAS SETTLED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007 VIA FINAL ORDER FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
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Description of allegations — filed text
THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED AN EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S MARKET CONDUCT PRACTICES IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT COVERING THE TIME PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006. THE STATE ALLEGED THAT DURING THE PERIOD UNDER EXAMINATION, AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE STATE AND TERMINATING APPOINTMENTS WITH THE STATE.
Sanction detail — filed text
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS FINED $10,000.00. THE FIRM AGREED TO UNDERTAKE A COMPLETE REVIEW OF ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH CONNECTICUT STATUTES IN THE AREAS OF CONCERN AND PROVIDE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER WITH A SUMMARY OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE MARKET CONDUCT REPORT.
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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: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (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 CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/06/2007 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: MC 07-131 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTED AN EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY'S MARKET CONDUCT PRACTICES IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT COVERING THE TIME PERIOD FROM JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006. THE STATE ALLEGED THAT DURING THE PERIOD UNDER EXAMINATION, AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN CERTAIN INSTANCES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFICALLY RELATING TO APPOINTING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE STATE AND TERMINATING APPOINTMENTS WITH THE STATE. 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): 11/06/2007 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 10,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS FINED $10,000.00. THE FIRM AGREED TO UNDERTAKE A COMPLETE REVIEW OF ITS PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH CONNECTICUT STATUTES IN THE AREAS OF CONCERN AND PROVIDE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER WITH A SUMMARY OF THE ACTIONS TAKEN TO COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE MARKET CONDUCT REPORT. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE MATTER WAS SETTLED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007 VIA FINAL ORDER FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
regulatory · block 19AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPDF pages 273–274
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 20,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND'S ADMINISTRATION REPORT (#1863-03) FOUND THAT AXA EQUITABLE VIOLATED THE MARYLAND INSURANCE ARTICLE SECTIONS 10-103, 10-118(A), 12-203(B) AND 12-206, AS WELL AS THE CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS 31.09.05.06A AND 31.09.05.06B. BOTH PARTIES AGREED TO THE REMEDIAL MEASURES IN THE CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER AND FURTHER AGREED THAT THIS IS A FINAL ORDER REGARDING THIS MATTER.
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Description of allegations — filed text
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND CONCLUDED THAT AXA EQUITABLE COMMITTED VARIOUS VIOLATIONS OF THE MARYLAND INSURANCE ARTICLE AND THE CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AXA EQUITABLE'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PROPER LICENSE, AS WELL AS A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PRODUCER REGISTER.
Sanction detail — filed text
AXA EQUITABLE WAS ORDERED TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY TO THE STATE OF MARYLAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF 12/21/2005 AND TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS WITHIN 180 DAYS FROM THE SAME DATE.
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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: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (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) INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: CONSENT ORDER 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 01/01/2000 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND CONDUCTED A MARKET CONDUCT EXAMINATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2002. 4. Docket/Case Number: MIA-2005-12-013 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 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): INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND CONCLUDED THAT AXA EQUITABLE COMMITTED VARIOUS VIOLATIONS OF THE MARYLAND INSURANCE ARTICLE AND THE CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH AXA EQUITABLE'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PROPER LICENSE, AS WELL AS A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PRODUCER REGISTER. 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): 12/21/2005 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: $ 20,000.00 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: AXA EQUITABLE WAS ORDERED TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY TO THE STATE OF MARYLAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF 12/21/2005 AND TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS WITHIN 180 DAYS FROM THE SAME DATE. 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). INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND'S ADMINISTRATION REPORT (#1863-03) FOUND THAT AXA EQUITABLE VIOLATED THE MARYLAND INSURANCE ARTICLE SECTIONS 10-103, 10-118(A), 12-203(B) AND 12-206, AS WELL AS THE CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS 31.09.05.06A AND 31.09.05.06B. BOTH PARTIES AGREED TO THE REMEDIAL MEASURES IN THE CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER AND FURTHER AGREED THAT THIS IS A FINAL ORDER REGARDING THIS MATTER.
regulatory · block 20PDF pages 275–276
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 350,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
FINRA ALLEGED THAT FROM JANUARY 2002 TO AUGUST 2004, AXA ADVISORS FAILED TO ENSURE THAT ALL BUSINESS-RELATED E-MAILS WERE RETAINED, AND FAILED TO RETAIN INSTANT MESSAGES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. IN AUGUST 2004, A NEW SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED TO RETAIN E-MAILS AND EMPLOY ARCHIVES THAT PERMITTED SEARCHES FOR REGULATORY AND OTHER REQUESTS, BUT THE SYSTEM PERIODICALLY FAILED TO CAPTURE CERTAIN E-MAIL FROM AUGUST 2004 TO JULY 2006. FINRA NOTED THAT DESPITE THE DEFICIENCIES ALLEGED HEREIN, AXA ADVISORS DID NOT FAIL TO PRODUCE E-MAILS THAT WERE MATERIAL TO ANY REGULATORY INVESTIGATION OR OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDING. FINRA NOTED AXA ADVISORS' SELF-REPORTING OF THIS MATTER, AND THE STEPS IT TOOK TO REMEDY DEFICIENCIES.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FROM JANUARY 2002 TO JULY 2006, AXA EITHER FAILED TO RETAIN BUSINESS RELATED E-MAIL OR FAILED TO HAVE ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO DETECT AND PREVENT CERTAIN MALFUNCTIONS IN THE E-MAIL ARCHIVE SYSTEM USED BY AXA.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDINGS; WAS CENSURED AND FINED $350,000.00.
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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) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA) 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/23/2008 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: EAF0401030001 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 JANUARY 2002 TO JULY 2006, AXA EITHER FAILED TO RETAIN BUSINESS RELATED E-MAIL OR FAILED TO HAVE ADEQUATE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO DETECT AND PREVENT CERTAIN MALFUNCTIONS IN THE E-MAIL ARCHIVE SYSTEM USED BY AXA. 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): 12/23/2008 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: $ 350,000.00 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: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF THE FINDINGS; WAS CENSURED AND FINED $350,000.00. 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). FINRA ALLEGED THAT FROM JANUARY 2002 TO AUGUST 2004, AXA ADVISORS FAILED TO ENSURE THAT ALL BUSINESS-RELATED E-MAILS WERE RETAINED, AND FAILED TO RETAIN INSTANT MESSAGES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. IN AUGUST 2004, A NEW SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED TO RETAIN E-MAILS AND EMPLOY ARCHIVES THAT PERMITTED SEARCHES FOR REGULATORY AND OTHER REQUESTS, BUT THE SYSTEM PERIODICALLY FAILED TO CAPTURE CERTAIN E-MAIL FROM AUGUST 2004 TO JULY 2006. FINRA NOTED THAT DESPITE THE DEFICIENCIES ALLEGED HEREIN, AXA ADVISORS DID NOT FAIL TO PRODUCE E-MAILS THAT WERE MATERIAL TO ANY REGULATORY INVESTIGATION OR OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDING. FINRA NOTED AXA ADVISORS' SELF-REPORTING OF THIS MATTER, AND THE STEPS IT TOOK TO REMEDY DEFICIENCIES.
regulatory · block 21PDF pages 276–278
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
RESPONDENT FAILED REASONABLY TO SUPERVISE GORDON R. MOORE ("MOORE") WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING AND DETECTING HIS VIOLATIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS DURING THE PERIOD JULY 2004 THROUGH JUNE 2007. DURING AT LEAST THIS TIME PERIOD, MOORE FRAUDULENTLY INDUCED INVESTORS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM WERE CURRENT TEACHERS IN COLORADO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO CONSENT TO ROLL OVER THEIR RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS FROM THEIR COLORADO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION ("PERA") 401(K) ACCOUNTS INTO EXISTING 403(B) INVESTMENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY RESPONDENT.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM HAS SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT ("THE OFFER") WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER, MAKING FINDINGS AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS. THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND ORDERED TO PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $50,000. IN ADDITION, WHEN FULLY IMPLEMENTED, THE FIRM WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN CERTIFICATION TO THE COMMISSION STAFF THAT IT HAS AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR REVIEWING THE SUITABILITY OF ALL SUBSEQUENT CONTRIBUTIONS NOT ORIGINATING FROM ORDINARY PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS.
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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:
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/11/2009
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-13577
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:
ANNUITY INVESTMENTS
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
RESPONDENT FAILED REASONABLY TO SUPERVISE GORDON R. MOORE ("MOORE") WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING AND DETECTING HIS VIOLATIONS OF
THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS DURING THE PERIOD JULY 2004 THROUGH JUNE 2007. DURING AT LEAST THIS TIME PERIOD, MOORE FRAUDULENTLY
INDUCED INVESTORS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM WERE CURRENT TEACHERS IN COLORADO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TO CONSENT TO ROLL OVER THEIR
RETIREMENT INVESTMENTS FROM THEIR COLORADO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION ("PERA") 401(K) ACCOUNTS INTO EXISTING 403(B)
INVESTMENT PRODUCTS OFFERED BY RESPONDENT.
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):
08/11/2009
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: $ 50,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKING
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
THE FIRM HAS SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT ("THE OFFER") WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. WITHOUT
ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THE ORDER, MAKING FINDINGS AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL
SANCTIONS. THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND ORDERED TO PAY A CIVIL PENALTY OF $50,000. IN ADDITION, WHEN FULLY IMPLEMENTED, THE FIRM
WILL PROVIDE WRITTEN CERTIFICATION TO THE COMMISSION STAFF THAT IT HAS AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR REVIEWING THE SUITABILITY OF
ALL SUBSEQUENT CONTRIBUTIONS NOT ORIGINATING FROM ORDINARY PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS.
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 278–280
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA ALLEGED THAT AXA ADVISORS, LLC. (THE "FIRM") FAILED TO KEEP ACCURATE AND COMPLETE RECORDS RELATING TO ITS DIRECT MUTUAL FUNDS BUSINESS. FINRA FURTHER ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO HAVE ADEQUATE SYSTEMS, PROCEDURES AND RELATED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE MATCHING OF RECORDS FOR ITS DIRECT MUTUAL FUND BUSINESS.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $250,000.
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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) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/19/2009 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2007008362001 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): FINRA ALLEGED THAT AXA ADVISORS, LLC. (THE "FIRM") FAILED TO KEEP ACCURATE AND COMPLETE RECORDS RELATING TO ITS DIRECT MUTUAL FUNDS BUSINESS. FINRA FURTHER ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO HAVE ADEQUATE SYSTEMS, PROCEDURES AND RELATED WRITTEN PROCEDURES TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE MATCHING OF RECORDS FOR ITS DIRECT MUTUAL FUND BUSINESS. 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): 11/19/2009 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: $ 250,000.00 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: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS. THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $250,000. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 23AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANYPDF pages 280–282
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
- Regulator name — filed text
- NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,915,225.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ALLEGED THAT AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY VIOLATED CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INSURANCE LAW AND/OR DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006 IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING THE REPLACEMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES OR ANNUITY CONTRACTS, AND DURING THE TIME PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005 IN CONNECTION WITH USING AN UNAPPROVED POLICY FORM, AND IN CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING VARIABLE ANNUITY CLAIMS, ACCELERATED DEATH BENEFIT CLAIMS AND OBTAINING WRITTEN INFORMED CONSENT.
Sanction detail — filed text
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY CONSENTED TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE SUM OF $1,915,225.00, STATED IN MITIGATION THAT THE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT THE RESULT OF ANY CONSCIOUS COMPANY POLICY TO EVADE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSURANCE LAW AND DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS, AND AGREED TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS IN THE FUTURE.
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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: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (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) NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/21/2009 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CONDUCTED A STANDARD QUINQUENNIAL EXAMINATION OF THE MARKET CONDUCT ACTIVITIES OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005 AND, AS NECESSARY, FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS SUBSEQUENT TO DECEMBER 31, 2005. 4. Docket/Case Number: 2009-0350-S 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 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): THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ALLEGED THAT AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY VIOLATED CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INSURANCE LAW AND/OR DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006 IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING THE REPLACEMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES OR ANNUITY CONTRACTS, AND DURING THE TIME PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2005 IN CONNECTION WITH USING AN UNAPPROVED POLICY FORM, AND IN CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING VARIABLE ANNUITY CLAIMS, ACCELERATED DEATH BENEFIT CLAIMS AND OBTAINING WRITTEN INFORMED CONSENT. 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): 12/21/2009 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: $ 1,915,225.00 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: AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY CONSENTED TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE SUM OF $1,915,225.00, STATED IN MITIGATION THAT THE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT THE RESULT OF ANY CONSCIOUS COMPANY POLICY TO EVADE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSURANCE LAW AND DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS, AND AGREED TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO PREVENT THE RECURRENCE OF SIMILAR VIOLATIONS IN THE FUTURE. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
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- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 20,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA ALLEGED THAT AXA ADVISORS, LLC. (THE "FIRM") INACCURATELY REPORTED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD'S (MSRB) REAL-TIME TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) AND CORPORATE BOND TRANSACTIONS TO FINRA'S TRADE COMPLIANCE REPORTING ENGINE (TRACE), RESPECTIVELY, BY REPORTING TRANSACTIONS WITH THE FIRM ACTING IN A PRINCIPAL CAPACITY WHEN THE FIRM ACTUALLY ACTED AS AGENT ON THE TRANSACTIONS. FINRA FURTHER ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM CAUSED INACCURATE AND INCOMPLETE CONFIRMATIONS TO BE SENT TO CUSTOMERS BY INCORRECTLY CONFIRMING THE TRANSACTIONS AS PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS WHEN THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED AS AGENCY TRANSACTIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $20,000.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/05/2010 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2008011647801 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: DEBT - CORPORATE 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): FINRA ALLEGED THAT AXA ADVISORS, LLC. (THE "FIRM") INACCURATELY REPORTED MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD'S (MSRB) REAL-TIME TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) AND CORPORATE BOND TRANSACTIONS TO FINRA'S TRADE COMPLIANCE REPORTING ENGINE (TRACE), RESPECTIVELY, BY REPORTING TRANSACTIONS WITH THE FIRM ACTING IN A PRINCIPAL CAPACITY WHEN THE FIRM ACTUALLY ACTED AS AGENT ON THE TRANSACTIONS. FINRA FURTHER ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM CAUSED INACCURATE AND INCOMPLETE CONFIRMATIONS TO BE SENT TO CUSTOMERS BY INCORRECTLY CONFIRMING THE TRANSACTIONS AS PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS WHEN THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONFIRMED AS AGENCY TRANSACTIONS. 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): 02/05/2010 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: $ 20,000.00 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: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $20,000. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
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- Regulator name — filed text
- MISSOURI SECURITIES DIVISION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 92,015.41
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE MISSOURI SECURITIES DIVISION ALLEGED THAT AXA ADVISORS, LLC. (FIRM) WAS AFFILIATED WITH A MISSOURI-REGISTERED INDIVIDUAL AGENT WHO ENGAGED IN DISHONEST AND UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES BY OFFERING AND SELLING UNREGISTERED SECURITIES AND FAILING TO ADVISE THE FIRM ABOUT THESE SALES SO THAT THE FIRM COULD RECORD THE SECURITIES ON ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS FINED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) AND ORDERED TO PAY FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($56,000) IN RESTITUTION, PLUS SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN DOLLARS AND FORTY-ONE CENTS ($7,515.41) IN INTEREST. THE FIRM ALSO PAID THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,500) AS THE COSTS OF THE INVESTIGATION.
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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) MISSOURI SECURITIES DIVISION 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: CONSENT 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/28/2010 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: AP-10-24 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 MISSOURI SECURITIES DIVISION ALLEGED THAT AXA ADVISORS, LLC. (FIRM) WAS AFFILIATED WITH A MISSOURI-REGISTERED INDIVIDUAL AGENT WHO ENGAGED IN DISHONEST AND UNETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES BY OFFERING AND SELLING UNREGISTERED SECURITIES AND FAILING TO ADVISE THE FIRM ABOUT THESE SALES SO THAT THE FIRM COULD RECORD THE SECURITIES ON ITS BOOKS AND RECORDS. 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): 10/28/2010 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: $ 92,015.41 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 FINED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) AND ORDERED TO PAY FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($56,000) IN RESTITUTION, PLUS SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN DOLLARS AND FORTY-ONE CENTS ($7,515.41) IN INTEREST. THE FIRM ALSO PAID THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,500) AS THE COSTS OF THE INVESTIGATION. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
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- Regulator name — filed text
- OREGON DIVISION OF FINANCE AND CORPORATE SECURITIES
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 75,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE SALESPERSON.
Sanction detail — filed text
FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE SALESPERSON FORMERLY AFFILIATED WITH THE FIRM. THE FIRM WAS ASSESSED A CIVIL PENALTY OF $75,000.00 THAT WAS PAID IN FULL ON MAY 27, 2011.
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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) OREGON DIVISION OF FINANCE AND CORPORATE SECURITIES 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/02/2011 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: IT-08-0043-2 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: FRAUDULENT SECURITIES 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE SALESPERSON. 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): 06/02/2011 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: $ 75,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: CEASE AND DESIST 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: FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE SALESPERSON FORMERLY AFFILIATED WITH THE FIRM. THE FIRM WAS ASSESSED A CIVIL PENALTY OF $75,000.00 THAT WAS PAID IN FULL ON MAY 27, 2011. 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 287–289
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 100,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM DELIVERED THE FINE TO THE COMMISSION WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD REQUIRED BY THE ORDER. THE FIRM IS IN THE PROCESS OF PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE ICC IN CONNECTION WITH ITS REVIEW.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
SEC ADMIN RELEASE 34-66206, JANUARY 20, 2012: THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("COMMISSION") DEEMED IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS BE INSTITUTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(B)(4) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AGAINST AXA ADVISORS, LLC ("AXA ADVISORS" OR "RESPONDENT"). THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT RESPONDENT FAILED REASONABLY TO SUPERVISE A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE ("RR") WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING AND DETECTING HIS VIOLATIONS OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS DURING THE PERIOD DECEMBER 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, THE RR FRAUDULENTLY INDUCED CUSTOMERS TO REDEEM SECURITIES HELD AT AXA ADVISORS, INCLUDING VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND MUTUAL FUNDS, UNDER THE FALSE REPRESENTATION THAT THE PROCEEDS FROM SUCH REDEMPTIONS WOULD BE INVESTED IN OTHER SECURITIES THROUGH AXA ADVISORS. INSTEAD, RR CAUSED CUSTOMERS TO PLACE THOSE FUNDS IN A BANK ACCOUNT CONTROLLED BY RR, FROM WHICH HE MISAPPROPRIATED THE FUNDS. RR FRAUDULENTLY INDUCED INVESTORS, WHO WERE CUSTOMERS FOR WHOM HE ACTED AS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, TO REDEEM SECURITIES, INCLUDING VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND, TO A MUCH LESSER EXTENT, MUTUAL FUNDS, UNDER THE FALSE REPRESENTATION THAT HE WOULD INVEST THE PROCEEDS FOR THEM IN OTHER SECURITIES PRODUCTS. BASED ON THESE REPRESENTATIONS, CUSTOMERS AUTHORIZED THE REDEMPTIONS OF VARIABLE ANNUITY AND THE PROCEEDS WERE SENT TO THEM AT THEIR HOME ADDRESS OR WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THEIR PERSONAL BANK ACCOUNTS. RR THEN MISAPPROPRIATED THE PROCEEDS BY CAUSING THE CUSTOMERS EITHER TO WRITE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "COMPANY NAME" THAT RR DEPOSITED INTO AN ACCOUNT AT A LOCAL BANK THAT RR CONTROLLED FOR HIS PERSONAL BENEFIT, OR TO WIRE FUNDS DIRECTLY INTO THAT ACCOUNT. RR GAVE HIS PERSONAL ACCOUNT THE NAME "RR - COMPANY NAME," A NAME SIMILAR TO AN AXA ADVISORS AFFILIATE, WHICH ENABLED HIM TO DEPOSIT CHECKS THAT APPEARED TO BE MADE OUT TO LEGITIMATE AXA ADVISORS ENTITIES AND FURTHER MISLED CUSTOMERS INTO BELIEVING THAT THEIR FUNDS WERE BEING INVESTED IN AXA ADVISORS SECURITIES. ALTOGETHER, RR FRAUDULENTLY MISAPPROPRIATED APPROXIMATELY $1.2 MILLION FROM SEVEN CUSTOMERS (THREE INDIVIDUALS AND TWO COUPLES) IN APPROXIMATELY 32 TRANSACTIONS. BY VIRTUE OF SUCH CONDUCT, RR VIOLATED SECTION 10(B) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 10B-5 THEREUNDER. DURING MUCH OF THE TIME THAT RR DEFRAUDED HIS CUSTOMERS, HE WAS EITHER CERTIFIED AS DISABLED BY RESPONDENT'S DISABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER OR WAS APPEALING DENIAL OF DISABILITY CERTIFICATION. RESPONDENT FAILED TO IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE PROCEDURES REGARDING THE REVIEW OF REDEMPTIONS BY CUSTOMERS OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES. DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, RESPONDENT HAD PROCEDURES IN PLACE REQUIRING SUPERVISORY REVIEW OF SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS BUT DID NOT HAVE IN PLACE ADEQUATE PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF REDEMPTIONS OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES WHICH OCCURRED IN THE ACCOUNTS OF RR'S CUSTOMERS. RR HAD CUSTOMERS PARTIALLY REDEEM THEIR VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND THEN REINVEST THE FUNDS IN HIS "RR - COMPANY NAME" PERSONAL ACCOUNT. HAD RESPONDENT IMPLEMENTED ADEQUATE PROCEDURES FOR SUPERVISORY REVIEW OF REDEMPTIONS FROM THE VARIABLE ANNUITIES OF RR'S CUSTOMERS, RR'S CONDUCT LIKELY WOULD HAVE BEEN DETECTED AND PREVENTED. RESPONDENT FAILED TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE PROCEDURES TO SUPERVISE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES WHO WERE ON LEAVE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, INCLUDING ABSENCES DUE TO DISABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' SERVICING OF CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS. FROM APPROXIMATELY NOVEMBER 2006 THROUGH JANUARY 2007 AND FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH JUNE 2007, RR WAS CERTIFIED AS DISABLED BY RESPONDENT'S DISABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER AND WAS RECEIVING BENEFITS UNDER RESPONDENT'S SHORT TERM DISABILITY PROGRAM. ALTHOUGH RR WAS CONSIDERED BY THE DIABILITY CARRIER AS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS AS OF JUNE 2007, RR CONTINUED TO ADVISE RESPONDENT TAHT HE WAS NOT WELL AND CONTINUED TO TAKE EXTENDED PERIODS OF LEAVE.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS, AS REFLECTED IN AN ORDER OF THE COMMISSION, INCLUDING THE RETENTION OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT ("ICC"), TO EVALUATE, AND IF APPROPRIATE, RECOMMEND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY PRACTICES FOR CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ARE ON EXTENDED LEAVE OR RECEIVING DISABILITY BENEFITS.
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:
Censure
Other Sanctions:
MONETARY FINE: $100,000 COMPLIANCE WITH UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/20/2012
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-14707
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
AXA ADVISORS, 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):
SEC ADMIN RELEASE 34-66206, JANUARY 20, 2012: THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ("COMMISSION") DEEMED IT APPROPRIATE AND IN
THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS BE INSTITUTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(B)(4) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 ("EXCHANGE ACT") AGAINST AXA ADVISORS, LLC ("AXA ADVISORS" OR "RESPONDENT"). THE COMMISSION FOUND THAT RESPONDENT
FAILED REASONABLY TO SUPERVISE A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE ("RR") WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING AND DETECTING HIS VIOLATIONS OF THE
FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS DURING THE PERIOD DECEMBER 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 2008. DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, THE RR FRAUDULENTLY
INDUCED CUSTOMERS TO REDEEM SECURITIES HELD AT AXA ADVISORS, INCLUDING VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND MUTUAL FUNDS, UNDER THE FALSE
REPRESENTATION THAT THE PROCEEDS FROM SUCH REDEMPTIONS WOULD BE INVESTED IN OTHER SECURITIES THROUGH AXA ADVISORS. INSTEAD, RR
CAUSED CUSTOMERS TO PLACE THOSE FUNDS IN A BANK ACCOUNT CONTROLLED BY RR, FROM WHICH HE MISAPPROPRIATED THE FUNDS. RR
FRAUDULENTLY INDUCED INVESTORS, WHO WERE CUSTOMERS FOR WHOM HE ACTED AS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, TO REDEEM SECURITIES,
INCLUDING VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND, TO A MUCH LESSER EXTENT, MUTUAL FUNDS, UNDER THE FALSE REPRESENTATION THAT HE WOULD INVEST THE
PROCEEDS FOR THEM IN OTHER SECURITIES PRODUCTS. BASED ON THESE REPRESENTATIONS, CUSTOMERS AUTHORIZED THE REDEMPTIONS OF
VARIABLE ANNUITY AND THE PROCEEDS WERE SENT TO THEM AT THEIR HOME ADDRESS OR WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THEIR PERSONAL BANK ACCOUNTS.
RR THEN MISAPPROPRIATED THE PROCEEDS BY CAUSING THE CUSTOMERS EITHER TO WRITE CHECKS PAYABLE TO "COMPANY NAME" THAT RR
DEPOSITED INTO AN ACCOUNT AT A LOCAL BANK THAT RR CONTROLLED FOR HIS PERSONAL BENEFIT, OR TO WIRE FUNDS DIRECTLY INTO THAT
ACCOUNT. RR GAVE HIS PERSONAL ACCOUNT THE NAME "RR - COMPANY NAME," A NAME SIMILAR TO AN AXA ADVISORS AFFILIATE, WHICH ENABLED
HIM TO DEPOSIT CHECKS THAT APPEARED TO BE MADE OUT TO LEGITIMATE AXA ADVISORS ENTITIES AND FURTHER MISLED CUSTOMERS INTO
BELIEVING THAT THEIR FUNDS WERE BEING INVESTED IN AXA ADVISORS SECURITIES. ALTOGETHER, RR FRAUDULENTLY MISAPPROPRIATED
APPROXIMATELY $1.2 MILLION FROM SEVEN CUSTOMERS (THREE INDIVIDUALS AND TWO COUPLES) IN APPROXIMATELY 32 TRANSACTIONS. BY VIRTUE
OF SUCH CONDUCT, RR VIOLATED SECTION 10(B) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT AND RULE 10B-5 THEREUNDER. DURING MUCH OF THE TIME THAT RR
DEFRAUDED HIS CUSTOMERS, HE WAS EITHER CERTIFIED AS DISABLED BY RESPONDENT'S DISABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER OR WAS APPEALING
DENIAL OF DISABILITY CERTIFICATION. RESPONDENT FAILED TO IMPLEMENT ADEQUATE PROCEDURES REGARDING THE REVIEW OF REDEMPTIONS BY
CUSTOMERS OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES. DURING THE RELEVANT PERIOD, RESPONDENT HAD PROCEDURES IN PLACE REQUIRING SUPERVISORY REVIEW
OF SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS BUT DID NOT HAVE IN PLACE ADEQUATE PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF REDEMPTIONS OF VARIABLE ANNUITIES
WHICH OCCURRED IN THE ACCOUNTS OF RR'S CUSTOMERS. RR HAD CUSTOMERS PARTIALLY REDEEM THEIR VARIABLE ANNUITIES AND THEN REINVEST
THE FUNDS IN HIS "RR - COMPANY NAME" PERSONAL ACCOUNT. HAD RESPONDENT IMPLEMENTED ADEQUATE PROCEDURES FOR SUPERVISORY REVIEW
OF REDEMPTIONS FROM THE VARIABLE ANNUITIES OF RR'S CUSTOMERS, RR'S CONDUCT LIKELY WOULD HAVE BEEN DETECTED AND PREVENTED.
RESPONDENT FAILED TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE PROCEDURES TO SUPERVISE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES WHO WERE ON LEAVE FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, INCLUDING ABSENCES DUE TO DISABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES' SERVICING OF
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS. FROM APPROXIMATELY NOVEMBER 2006 THROUGH JANUARY 2007 AND FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH JUNE 2007, RR WAS
CERTIFIED AS DISABLED BY RESPONDENT'S DISABILITY INSURANCE CARRIER AND WAS RECEIVING BENEFITS UNDER RESPONDENT'S SHORT TERM
DISABILITY PROGRAM. ALTHOUGH RR WAS CONSIDERED BY THE DIABILITY CARRIER AS NO LONGER ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS AS OF JUNE 2007,
RR CONTINUED TO ADVISE RESPONDENT TAHT HE WAS NOT WELL AND CONTINUED TO TAKE EXTENDED PERIODS OF LEAVE.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/20/2012
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: $ 100,000.00
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:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS, AS REFLECTED IN AN ORDER OF THE
COMMISSION, INCLUDING THE RETENTION OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT ("ICC"), TO EVALUATE, AND IF APPROPRIATE,
RECOMMEND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY PRACTICES FOR CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES ARE ON
EXTENDED LEAVE OR RECEIVING DISABILITY BENEFITS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE FIRM DELIVERED THE FINE TO THE COMMISSION WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD REQUIRED BY THE ORDER. THE FIRM IS IN THE PROCESS OF
PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE ICC IN CONNECTION WITH ITS REVIEW.regulatory · block 28PDF pages 289–291
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 150,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA ALLEGED THAT AXA ADVISORS, LLC FAILED TO ARBITRATE UNDER FINRA'S CODE OF ARBITRATION PROCEDURE, 102 DISPUTES BETWEEN THE FIRM AND ASSOCIATED PERSONS THAT AROSE FROM THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE FIRM AND THE ASSOCIATED PERSONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
RESPONDENT ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY FINDINGS, AND SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF FINRA, PRIOR TO A HEARING AND WITHOUT ADJUDICATION. RESPONDENT AGREED TO PAY THE MONETARY FINE OF $150,000 UPON ACCEPTANCE OF 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. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: FINE OF $150,000 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 02/26/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: NO. 2012034518801 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 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): FINRA ALLEGED THAT AXA ADVISORS, LLC FAILED TO ARBITRATE UNDER FINRA'S CODE OF ARBITRATION PROCEDURE, 102 DISPUTES BETWEEN THE FIRM AND ASSOCIATED PERSONS THAT AROSE FROM THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES OF THE FIRM AND THE ASSOCIATED PERSONS. 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): 02/26/2015 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: $ 150,000.00 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: RESPONDENT ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING ANY FINDINGS, AND SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF FINRA, PRIOR TO A HEARING AND WITHOUT ADJUDICATION. RESPONDENT AGREED TO PAY THE MONETARY FINE OF $150,000 UPON ACCEPTANCE OF 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 29PDF pages 291–293
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED TO, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, AND SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF FINRA, TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER BY PAYING RESTITUTION TO ALL AFFECTED CLIENTS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FINRA ALLEGES THAT SINCE AT LEAST JULY 1,2009, AXA ADVISORS SOLD CERTAIN RETIREMENT PLAN AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION CUSTOMERS CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS WITH A FRONT-END SALES CHARGE OR CLASS B OR CLASS C SHARES WITH BACK-END SALES CHARGES AND HIGHER ONGOING FEES AND EXPENSES WHEN THEY WERE ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE CLASS A SHARES WITHOUT A FRONT-END SALES CHARGE. DURING THIS PERIOD, AXA ADVISORS RELIED ON ANOTHER MEMBER FIRM TO EXECUTE ITS CUSTOMERS' TRADES IN MUTUAL FUNDS AND TO MONITOR AND ADMINISTER THE TRADE ORDERS PLACED BY ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES. CONSEQUENTLY, AXA DID NOT ESTABLISH ITS OWN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THOSE MUTUAL FUND SHARES RECEIVED THE BENEFIT OF APPLICABLE SALES CHARGE WAIVERS.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY RESTITUTION TO ALL AFFECTED CLIENTS TOTALING $602321.71.
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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: RESTITUTION TO ALL AFFECTED CLIENTS 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/26/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015045369801 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): FINRA ALLEGES THAT SINCE AT LEAST JULY 1,2009, AXA ADVISORS SOLD CERTAIN RETIREMENT PLAN AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION CUSTOMERS CERTAIN MUTUAL FUNDS WITH A FRONT-END SALES CHARGE OR CLASS B OR CLASS C SHARES WITH BACK-END SALES CHARGES AND HIGHER ONGOING FEES AND EXPENSES WHEN THEY WERE ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE CLASS A SHARES WITHOUT A FRONT-END SALES CHARGE. DURING THIS PERIOD, AXA ADVISORS RELIED ON ANOTHER MEMBER FIRM TO EXECUTE ITS CUSTOMERS' TRADES IN MUTUAL FUNDS AND TO MONITOR AND ADMINISTER THE TRADE ORDERS PLACED BY ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES. CONSEQUENTLY, AXA DID NOT ESTABLISH ITS OWN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS WHO PURCHASED THOSE MUTUAL FUND SHARES RECEIVED THE BENEFIT OF APPLICABLE SALES CHARGE WAIVERS. 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): 10/26/2015 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: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: RESTITUTION INCLUDING 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: THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY RESTITUTION TO ALL AFFECTED CLIENTS TOTALING $602321.71. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM ACCEPTED AND CONSENTED TO, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, AND SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF FINRA, TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER BY PAYING RESTITUTION TO ALL AFFECTED CLIENTS.
regulatory · block 30PDF pages 293–294
- Regulator name — filed text
- STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Stipulation and Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $50, 000.00. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 517, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED WITHIN IT.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
AFTER THE FIRM TERMINATED A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE FOR MAKING MISREPRESENTATIONS ON MULTIPLE CUSTOMER VARIABLE ANNUITY APPLICATIONS, A ROUTINE EXAM OF THE FIRM'S BOCA RATON OFFICE WAS CONDUCTED. THE STATE ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM VIOLATED NASD RULE 3010(A),3010(B), AND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 517, FLORIDA STATUTES.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A FINE OF $50,000.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/03/2018 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: NO.: 67597-S 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Annuity(ies) - Variable Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): AFTER THE FIRM TERMINATED A REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE FOR MAKING MISREPRESENTATIONS ON MULTIPLE CUSTOMER VARIABLE ANNUITY APPLICATIONS, A ROUTINE EXAM OF THE FIRM'S BOCA RATON OFFICE WAS CONDUCTED. THE STATE ALLEGED THAT THE FIRM VIOLATED NASD RULE 3010(A),3010(B), AND CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 517, FLORIDA STATUTES. 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): 08/08/2018 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: $ 50,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY A FINE OF $50,000. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). THE FIRM AGREED TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $50, 000.00. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 517, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED WITHIN IT.
regulatory · block 31PDF pages 294–296
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN AN ORDER DATED MARCH 11, 2019, THE SEC CHARGED THE FIRM WITH WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 ("ADVISERS ACT"), ALLEGING THAT FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 8, 2014, THE FIRM AT TIMES 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, AND FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INHERENT IN SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CEASE AND DESIST ORDER, CENSURE, UNDERTAKINGS AND PAYMENT OF DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST TO AFFECTED CLIENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1,134,152. THE SEC NOTED THE FIRM'S SELF-REPORTING OF THIS MATTER IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE AND THE FIRM'S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE UNDERTAKINGS. THE SEC DID NOT IMPOSE A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
AT TIMES DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2014 TO AUGUST 8, 2014,RESPONDENT 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. RESPONDENT RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. RESPONDENT 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
THE FIRM AGREED TO (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $972,007.36 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $162,144.64, AND (D)COMPLY WITH CERTAIN ENUMERATED THE UNDERTAKINGS
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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)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Restitution
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-19078
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 AUGUST 8, 2014,RESPONDENT 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. RESPONDENT RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. RESPONDENT 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:
THE FIRM AGREED TO (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS
206(2) AND 207 OF THE ADVISERS ACT, (B) BE CENSURED, (C) PAY DISGORGEMENT OF $972,007.36 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF
$162,144.64, AND (D)COMPLY WITH CERTAIN ENUMERATED THE UNDERTAKINGS
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 AN ORDER DATED MARCH 11, 2019, THE SEC CHARGED THE FIRM WITH WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 206(2) AND 207 OF THE INVESTMENT
ADVISERS ACT OF 1940 ("ADVISERS ACT"), ALLEGING THAT FROM JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH AUGUST 8, 2014, THE FIRM AT TIMES 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, AND FAILED TO ADEQUATELY DISCLOSE THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
INHERENT IN SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CEASE
AND DESIST ORDER, CENSURE, UNDERTAKINGS AND PAYMENT OF DISGORGEMENT AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST TO AFFECTED CLIENTS IN THE AMOUNT
OF APPROXIMATELY $1,134,152. THE SEC NOTED THE FIRM'S SELF-REPORTING OF THIS MATTER IN CONNECTION WITH THE SHARE CLASS SELECTION
DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE AND THE FIRM'S CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE UNDERTAKINGS. THE SEC DID NOT IMPOSE A
CIVIL MONETARY PENALTYregulatory · block 32PDF pages 296–298
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 600,000.00
- 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 DISTRIBUTED DOCUMENTS THAT NEGLIGENTLY MISREPRESENTED THE CREDIT QUALITY OF CERTAIN BOND FUNDS OFFERED WITHIN GROUP ANNUITY CONTRACTS FOR 401(K) RETIREMENT PLANS. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT CERTAIN ENROLLMENT FORMS, INVESTMENT OPTIONS ATTACHMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, CREATED BY THE FIRM'S AFFILIATED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, WHICH IT DISTRIBUTED TO RETIREMENT PLAN SPONSORS, INACCURATELY REPRESENTED THAT CERTAIN BOND FUNDS WERE INVESTMENT-GRADE WHEN, IN FACT, THEY WERE NOT. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT FINRA RULES IN THAT THE FIRM DID NOT HAVE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS OR WSP'S RELATED TO THE ACCURACY OF THE DESCRIPTION OF THE CREDIT QUALITY OF BOND FUNDS IN DOCUMENTS CREATED BY ITS AFFILIATED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY THAT IT DISTRIBUTED TO PLAN SPONSORS, AND BECAUSE IT DID NOT CONDUCT PERIODIC REVIEWS OR "SPOT CHECKS" OF THE FUND CLASSIFICATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE CREDIT QUALITY OF THE BOND FUNDS WAS DESCRIBED ACCURATELY.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED, FINED $600,000.00, CONSENTED TO PAY RESTITUTION TO PLAN PARTICIPANTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $172,461.33, AND AGREED TO AN UNDERTAKING TO SEND CORRECTIVE DISCLOSURES TO ALL AFFECTED PLAN PARTICIPANTS
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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: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 05/02/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2015047560501 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Other Product Types: BOND FUNDS 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 DISTRIBUTED DOCUMENTS THAT NEGLIGENTLY MISREPRESENTED THE CREDIT QUALITY OF CERTAIN BOND FUNDS OFFERED WITHIN GROUP ANNUITY CONTRACTS FOR 401(K) RETIREMENT PLANS. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT CERTAIN ENROLLMENT FORMS, INVESTMENT OPTIONS ATTACHMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, CREATED BY THE FIRM'S AFFILIATED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, WHICH IT DISTRIBUTED TO RETIREMENT PLAN SPONSORS, INACCURATELY REPRESENTED THAT CERTAIN BOND FUNDS WERE INVESTMENT-GRADE WHEN, IN FACT, THEY WERE NOT. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES (WSPS) WERE NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH RELEVANT FINRA RULES IN THAT THE FIRM DID NOT HAVE SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS OR WSP'S RELATED TO THE ACCURACY OF THE DESCRIPTION OF THE CREDIT QUALITY OF BOND FUNDS IN DOCUMENTS CREATED BY ITS AFFILIATED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY THAT IT DISTRIBUTED TO PLAN SPONSORS, AND BECAUSE IT DID NOT CONDUCT PERIODIC REVIEWS OR "SPOT CHECKS" OF THE FUND CLASSIFICATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE CREDIT QUALITY OF THE BOND FUNDS WAS DESCRIBED ACCURATELY. 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): 05/02/2019 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: $ 600,000.00 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 $600,000.00, CONSENTED TO PAY RESTITUTION TO PLAN PARTICIPANTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $172,461.33, AND AGREED TO AN UNDERTAKING TO SEND CORRECTIVE DISCLOSURES TO ALL AFFECTED PLAN PARTICIPANTS 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 33ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN CORPORATIONPDF pages 298–300
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN CORPORATION
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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: 107445 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN CORPORATION (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
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- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY(FINRA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 20,000.00
- 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 ABOVE-REFERENCED FINDINGS AND SANCTIONS.
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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 EXECUTED A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A CUSTOMER CONTAINING LANGUAGE CONDITIONING THE SETTLEMENT ON A CUSTOMER'S AGREEMENT NOT TO OPPOSE OR OBJECT TO EXPUNGEMENT OF HIS CLAIMS FROM THE CENTRAL REGISTRATION DEPOSITORY SYSTEM (THE CRD SYSTEM). THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM SETTLED A FINRA ARBITRATION PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY THE CUSTOMER AGAINST IT AND ONE OF ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES, WHEREIN THE AGREEMENT IMPROPERLY PROVIDED THAT THE CUSTOMER WOULD NOT OPPOSE, OBJECT TO, OR OTHERWISE INTERFERE WITH ANY MOTION BROUGHT BY THE REPRESENTATIVE TO EXPUNGE INFORMATION FROM THE CRD SYSTEM RELATING TO THE CUSTOMER'S CLAIMS. ALTHOUGH THE FIRM DID NOT INSERT THE VIOLATIVE LANGUAGE RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT TO THE AGREEMENT, THROUGH INADVERTENCE, IT FAILED TO DETECT AND REMOVE THAT PROVISION BEFORE SIGNING.
Sanction detail — filed text
CENSURE AND $20,000 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) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY(FINRA) 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: $20,000 FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 10/19/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2020067328101 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Annuity(ies) - Variable 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 EXECUTED A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A CUSTOMER CONTAINING LANGUAGE CONDITIONING THE SETTLEMENT ON A CUSTOMER'S AGREEMENT NOT TO OPPOSE OR OBJECT TO EXPUNGEMENT OF HIS CLAIMS FROM THE CENTRAL REGISTRATION DEPOSITORY SYSTEM (THE CRD SYSTEM). THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM SETTLED A FINRA ARBITRATION PROCEEDING BROUGHT BY THE CUSTOMER AGAINST IT AND ONE OF ITS REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVES, WHEREIN THE AGREEMENT IMPROPERLY PROVIDED THAT THE CUSTOMER WOULD NOT OPPOSE, OBJECT TO, OR OTHERWISE INTERFERE WITH ANY MOTION BROUGHT BY THE REPRESENTATIVE TO EXPUNGE INFORMATION FROM THE CRD SYSTEM RELATING TO THE CUSTOMER'S CLAIMS. ALTHOUGH THE FIRM DID NOT INSERT THE VIOLATIVE LANGUAGE RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT TO THE AGREEMENT, THROUGH INADVERTENCE, IT FAILED TO DETECT AND REMOVE THAT PROVISION BEFORE SIGNING. 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): 10/19/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 20,000.00 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: CENSURE AND $20,000 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). WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE ABOVE-REFERENCED FINDINGS AND SANCTIONS.
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