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Form ADV · Filing date 2026-10-05 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAMES STEPHEN JONESPRESIDENT, DIRECTORIndividual | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR01/2020 | Schedule APDF page 26 |
| 2 | JOSEPH PARROTT BUMPERSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER01/2003 | Schedule APDF page 26 |
| 3 | DENNIS CHARLES CLAYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEIndividual | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE12/2019 | Schedule APDF page 26 |
| 4 | SCOTT ARTHUR BEARDSLEYSECRETARY OF THE BOARDIndividual | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | SECRETARY OF THE BOARD01/2022 | Schedule APDF page 26 |
| 5 | DAMON CHRISTIAN MEYERCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER01/2022 | Schedule APDF page 26 |
| 6 | FIRST SECURITY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.OWNERDomestic entity | CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | 75% or moreCode E | No | OWNER01/2022 | Schedule APDF page 26 |
| 7 | JOHN REYNOLDS RUTLEDGE12.240 % OWNER & CHM FIRST SECURITY BANCORP AND CHM OF FIRST SECURITY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.Individual | FIRST SECURITY BANCORP | Percentage not specifiedCode F | Yes | 12.240 % OWNER & CHM FIRST SECURITY BANCORP AND CHM OF FIRST SECURITY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.01/1981 | Schedule BPDF page 26 |
| 8 | FIRST SECURITY BANCORP100% OWNERDomestic entity | FIRST SECURITY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | 75% or moreCode E | No | 100% OWNER01/2022 | Schedule BPDF page 26 |
| 9 | NATHANIEL THOMAS RUTLEDGE12.686 % OWNER FIRST SECURITY BANCORP & FIRST SECURITY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. BOARD MEMBERIndividual | FIRST SECURITY BANCORP | Percentage not specifiedCode F | Yes | 12.686 % OWNER FIRST SECURITY BANCORP & FIRST SECURITY CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. BOARD MEMBER01/2022 | Schedule BPDF page 26 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 8/19/2026 3:39:21 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC 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 actions2 Yes3 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions1 Yes3 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?Yes
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 15 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1PDF pages 27–29
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 50,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
ALLEGATIONS THAT THE FIRM SOLD MUNI BONDS TO AN AFFILIATE BANK WITH MARKUP - IN CONFLICT WITH A SELLING ARRANGEMENT AND POTENTIAL VIOLATION OF MSRB RULES G-18 AND G-17. DISPOSITION, ON 05-23-2023 THE FIRM PAID THE FINE OF $50,000. BEFORE 60 DAYS FROM THE FINAL AWC THE FIRM WILL CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT THE FIRM HAS REMEDIATED THE ISSUES IN THE AWC AND IMPLEMENTED ADDITIONAL SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS IN ITS WSP REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHEIVE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULES G-18 AND G-17.
Other filed details
Sanction detail — filed text
$50,000 FINE - PAID ON 5-23-2023. CENSURE. UNDERTAKING TO CERTIFY REMEDIATION AND IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SUPERVISORY SYSTEM IN WSP - UNDERTAKING IS IN PROCESS AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE JULY 15 2023.
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) FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA) 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: A $50,000 FINE AN UNDERTAKING TO CERTIFY REMEDIATION AND IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SUPERVISORY SYSTEM IN WSP 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/08/2022 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2021072487002 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 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): 05/16/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: AN UNDERTAKING TO CERTIFY REMEDIATION AND IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SUPERVISORY SYSTEM IN WSP 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: $50,000 FINE - PAID ON 5-23-2023. CENSURE. UNDERTAKING TO CERTIFY REMEDIATION AND IMPLEMENT ADDITIONAL SUPERVISORY SYSTEM IN WSP - UNDERTAKING IS IN PROCESS AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE JULY 15 2023. 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). ALLEGATIONS THAT THE FIRM SOLD MUNI BONDS TO AN AFFILIATE BANK WITH MARKUP - IN CONFLICT WITH A SELLING ARRANGEMENT AND POTENTIAL VIOLATION OF MSRB RULES G-18 AND G-17. DISPOSITION, ON 05-23-2023 THE FIRM PAID THE FINE OF $50,000. BEFORE 60 DAYS FROM THE FINAL AWC THE FIRM WILL CERTIFY IN WRITING THAT THE FIRM HAS REMEDIATED THE ISSUES IN THE AWC AND IMPLEMENTED ADDITIONAL SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS IN ITS WSP REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHEIVE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULES G-18 AND G-17.
regulatory · block 2PDF pages 29–30
- Regulator name — filed text
- SECURITIES DIVISION MASSACHUSETTS
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,700.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
Action status / disposition — filed text
ALTHOUGH CREWS, WITH EXCEPTION OF SIX TRANSACTIONS IN EXEMPT SECURITIES WHICH IT BELIEVED PERMITTED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS ACT. BY INTERPRETATION, THE DIVISION APPLIED NO ALLOWANCE FOR SALES. ON THIS BASE, THE DIVISION ALLOWED CREWS ITS APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION. NO ADDITIONAL ACTION OCCURED EXCEPT MONETARY FINE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NON ALLOWABLE SALES PRIOR TO REGISTRATION
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $1700.00 WAS LEVIED AGAINST THE APPLICANT NONE WAS WAIVED, PAID IN FULL ON RESOLUTION.
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) SECURITIES DIVISION MASSACHUSETTS 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: MONETARY FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/27/1995 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: R-95-156 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): NON ALLOWABLE SALES PRIOR TO REGISTRATION 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): 01/03/1996 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,700.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $1700.00 WAS LEVIED AGAINST THE APPLICANT NONE WAS WAIVED, PAID IN FULL ON RESOLUTION. 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). ALTHOUGH CREWS, WITH EXCEPTION OF SIX TRANSACTIONS IN EXEMPT SECURITIES WHICH IT BELIEVED PERMITTED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS ACT. BY INTERPRETATION, THE DIVISION APPLIED NO ALLOWANCE FOR SALES. ON THIS BASE, THE DIVISION ALLOWED CREWS ITS APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION. NO ADDITIONAL ACTION OCCURED EXCEPT MONETARY FINE.
regulatory · block 3PDF pages 30–32
- Regulator name — filed text
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
DURING PERIOD 02/25/94-12/20/94, CREWS EXECUTED A SERIES OF TRANSACTIONS PLACING DEBT SECURITIES INTO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC ACCOUNT RATHER THAN A SPECIAL HOUSE ACCOUNT TO BE USED PURSUANT TO TERMS OF TRADING GUIDELINES DATED 6/25/93. THIS PLACEMENT WAS DESIGNED TO REMOVE PERCEIVED APPEARANCE OF INTERPOSING OR IMPLICATION OF SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
PLACEMENT OF SECURITIES IN A CUSTOMER LIEU A SPECIAL HOUSE ACCOUNT (PROVIDED BY AN AGREEMENT CREWS WITH DISTRICT 5) VIOLATED CONDUCT RULE 2110 FORMERLY ARTICLE III SECTION 1, NASD "RULES OF FAIR PRACTICE".
Sanction detail — filed text
$5,000.00 WAS FINED APPLICANT AND PAID ON RESOLUTION NO PORTION WAIVED.
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) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: MONETARY FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/17/1996 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: C05960042 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): PLACEMENT OF SECURITIES IN A CUSTOMER LIEU A SPECIAL HOUSE ACCOUNT (PROVIDED BY AN AGREEMENT CREWS WITH DISTRICT 5) VIOLATED CONDUCT RULE 2110 FORMERLY ARTICLE III SECTION 1, NASD "RULES OF FAIR PRACTICE". 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): 10/09/1996 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 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: $5,000.00 WAS FINED APPLICANT AND PAID ON RESOLUTION NO PORTION 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). DURING PERIOD 02/25/94-12/20/94, CREWS EXECUTED A SERIES OF TRANSACTIONS PLACING DEBT SECURITIES INTO AN INDIVIDUAL PUBLIC ACCOUNT RATHER THAN A SPECIAL HOUSE ACCOUNT TO BE USED PURSUANT TO TERMS OF TRADING GUIDELINES DATED 6/25/93. THIS PLACEMENT WAS DESIGNED TO REMOVE PERCEIVED APPEARANCE OF INTERPOSING OR IMPLICATION OF SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
regulatory · block 4PDF pages 32–34
- Regulator name — filed text
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC. MSRB
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 250.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN FIRTS MSRB REPORTING YR, TWO UNDERWRITINGS QTRLY PERIOD 9/30/95 1. ADFA SERIES 95 FROM SEQUENTIAL POSITION CO-MANAGER WITH THREE OTHERS AND SR-NO ADD ACTIVITY INCLUDING CLOSING NOTICE TO CREWS. 2. POCAHANTAS CNTY WV SERIES 95 A. B. C. WAS AN IN-PROCESS OMISSION. BOTH HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN ADDED CHECK OFF PROCEDURES TO ENSURE ACCURATE REPORTING.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
VIOLATIONS OF MSRB G-37
Sanction detail — filed text
$250.00 FINED THE APPLICANT, PAID ON RESOLUTION AND NONE WAS WAIVED.
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) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC. MSRB 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: PROCEDURAL CHANGES 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/24/1997 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: C05970014 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): VIOLATIONS OF MSRB G-37 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): 06/25/1997 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 250.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: $250.00 FINED THE APPLICANT, PAID ON RESOLUTION AND NONE 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). IN FIRTS MSRB REPORTING YR, TWO UNDERWRITINGS QTRLY PERIOD 9/30/95 1. ADFA SERIES 95 FROM SEQUENTIAL POSITION CO-MANAGER WITH THREE OTHERS AND SR-NO ADD ACTIVITY INCLUDING CLOSING NOTICE TO CREWS. 2. POCAHANTAS CNTY WV SERIES 95 A. B. C. WAS AN IN-PROCESS OMISSION. BOTH HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED IN ADDED CHECK OFF PROCEDURES TO ENSURE ACCURATE REPORTING.
regulatory · block 5PDF pages 34–35
- Regulator name — filed text
- NASD REGULATION, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
ALLEDGED VIOLATION MSRV RULE G12 REQUIRED PROCEDURES IN CLEARING TRADES NOT FOLLOWED PROVIDING TIMELY AND ACCURATE INFORMATION, RESULTING IN VIOLATION MSRB RULE G14 REPORTING TO SHOW EQUALITY TO INDUSTRY T-INPUT PERCENTAGE
Sanction detail — filed text
AWC ACCEPTED NASD REGULATION INC. AND NATIONAL ADJUDICATORY COUNCIL. $1000.OO FINED APPLICANT, PAID AS BILLED. NONE WAIVED.
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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) NASD REGULATION, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: FINE $1000 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 11/09/1999 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CAF990038 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): ALLEDGED VIOLATION MSRV RULE G12 REQUIRED PROCEDURES IN CLEARING TRADES NOT FOLLOWED PROVIDING TIMELY AND ACCURATE INFORMATION, RESULTING IN VIOLATION MSRB RULE G14 REPORTING TO SHOW EQUALITY TO INDUSTRY T-INPUT PERCENTAGE 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): 12/16/1999 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: $ 1,000.00 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: AWC ACCEPTED NASD REGULATION INC. AND NATIONAL ADJUDICATORY COUNCIL. $1000.OO FINED APPLICANT, PAID AS BILLED. NONE 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 36–37
- Regulator name — filed text
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
MSRB RULE G-36 - RESPONDENT MEMBER FAILED TO TIMELY REPORT MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD FORMS G-36S WITH THE MSRB.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC., CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS FINED $5,000
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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) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: MONETARY FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 06/23/2006 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: E052005001801 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): MSRB RULE G-36 - RESPONDENT MEMBER FAILED TO TIMELY REPORT MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD FORMS G-36S WITH THE MSRB. 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): 06/23/2006 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00 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, CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC., CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS FINED $5,000 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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regulatory · block 7CHITWOOD, RICHARD BOYDPDF pages 37–39
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- CHITWOOD, RICHARD BOYD
- Regulator name — filed text
- NATIONAL ASSOC OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC.
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
VIOLATION OF ARTICLE III SECTION 1, 21 AND 27 "RULES OF FAIR PRACTICE", DURING PERIOD 06/21/83-08/16/83 PERTAINING TO DISTRIBUTION OF DPP OFFERING; 02/28/85, 03/29/85, 04/12/85 DEPOSIT RELATING TO RESERVE 15C3-3 COMPUTATIONS; 11/01/84-04/18/85 - POSSESSION & CONTROL
Sanction detail — filed text
$5,000.00 WAS FINED THE APPLICANT. THE AMOUNT WAS PAID BY APPLICANT ON RESOLUTION WITH NO PORTION WAIVED.
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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: 45985 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: CHITWOOD, RICHARD BOYD (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) NATIONAL ASSOC OF SECURITIES DEALERS, INC. 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: MONETARY FINE $5,000 JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC., L ADRON CREWS & RICHARD BOYD CHITWOOD. 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/18/1985 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: NEW-506-AWC 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Direct Investment(s) - DPP & LP Interest(s) Other Product Types: DEBT MUNICIPALS 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): VIOLATION OF ARTICLE III SECTION 1, 21 AND 27 "RULES OF FAIR PRACTICE", DURING PERIOD 06/21/83-08/16/83 PERTAINING TO DISTRIBUTION OF DPP OFFERING; 02/28/85, 03/29/85, 04/12/85 DEPOSIT RELATING TO RESERVE 15C3-3 COMPUTATIONS; 11/01/84-04/18/85 - POSSESSION & CONTROL 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): 08/29/1986 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: $ 5,000.00 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: $5,000.00 WAS FINED THE APPLICANT. THE AMOUNT WAS PAID BY APPLICANT ON RESOLUTION WITH NO PORTION WAIVED. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 8PDF pages 39–41
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA)
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 27,500.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
DURING THE CALENDAR YEARS 2003 AND 2004 FINRA DECIDED THERE WERE 14 INSTANCES CREWS EXECUTED TRANSACTIONS WITH CUSTOMERS AT PRICES DETERMINED BY FINRA TO BE UNFAIR AND UNREASONABLE WHILE TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ALL RELEVANT FACTS SURROUNDING THE MARKET FOR SUCH TRANSACTIONS IN VIOLATION OF MSRB RULES G-17 AND G-30. AS A RESULT OF THESE TRANSACTIONS, FINRA CITED THE FIRM FOR FAILING TO MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULE G-27. CREWS FAILED TO REPORT CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER AS PRESCRIBED BY MSRB RULE G-14 RTRS PROCEDURES.
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 IS CENSURED, FINED $27,500 AND REQUIRED TO REVISE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REGARDING FAIR PRICING AND MARKUPS WITHIN 30 BUSINESS DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE NAC.
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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: MONETARY / FINE $27,500 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 12/18/2007 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 20050001121-02 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): DURING THE CALENDAR YEARS 2003 AND 2004 FINRA DECIDED THERE WERE 14 INSTANCES CREWS EXECUTED TRANSACTIONS WITH CUSTOMERS AT PRICES DETERMINED BY FINRA TO BE UNFAIR AND UNREASONABLE WHILE TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION ALL RELEVANT FACTS SURROUNDING THE MARKET FOR SUCH TRANSACTIONS IN VIOLATION OF MSRB RULES G-17 AND G-30. AS A RESULT OF THESE TRANSACTIONS, FINRA CITED THE FIRM FOR FAILING TO MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULE G-27. CREWS FAILED TO REPORT CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER AS PRESCRIBED BY MSRB RULE G-14 RTRS PROCEDURES. 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): 12/18/2007 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: $ 27,500.00 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: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS CENSURED, FINED $27,500 AND REQUIRED TO REVISE ITS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REGARDING FAIR PRICING AND MARKUPS WITHIN 30 BUSINESS DAYS OF ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AWC BY THE NAC. 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 9PDF pages 41–43
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
NASD RULES 2110, 6230(A), 6230(C)(8) - CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FAILED TO REPORT TO THE TRADE REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE ENGINE (TRACE) TRANSACTIONS IN TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE TIME OF EXECUTION.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS FINED $5,000
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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 2. Principal Sanction: Other Other Sanctions: MONETARY FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/24/2010 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2008015489701 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Corporate Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): NASD RULES 2110, 6230(A), 6230(C)(8) - CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FAILED TO REPORT TO THE TRADE REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE ENGINE (TRACE) TRANSACTIONS IN TRACE-ELIGIBLE SECURITIES WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF THE TIME OF EXECUTION. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 03/24/2010 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: $ 5,000.00 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, CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS FINED $5,000 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 10PDF pages 43–44
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Action status / disposition — filed text
IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE 80 TRANSACTIONS WHICH WERE NOT IN SYNC WITH THE CONTRA-PARTIES' REPORTING TIMES. THE 80 TRADES WERE PART OF 2,736 REPORTED OVER A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS. TO MITIGATE FUTURE MISMATCHES, CREWS CONDUCTED SPECIAL TRAINING FOR ITS TRADERS AND ASSISTANTS TO RE-EMPHASIZE RESPONSIBILITY AND IMPORTANCE OF RECORDING AND REPORTING THE CORRECT TIME OF EXECUTION FOR MUNICIPAL TRADES. TRAINING CONSISTED OF EACH TRADER TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THE 'TIME OF TRADE' (TOT) WITH THE CONTRA- PARTY AND UNDERSTANDING EXACTLY HOW OUR INTERNAL TRADING SYSTEMS MANAGE DATA INPUT. WE ALSO SOLICITED AND ENCOURAGED THOSE DEALERS WHICH PROVIDE ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS TO TRADING AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL WHEN THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC EXECUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE 'TIME OF EXECUTION' FOR EACH MUNICIPAL TRANSACTION IS BEING MONITORED DAILY BY CREWS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS PERSONNEL USING THE MSRB DISCREPANCY ERROR CODE REPORT. IF ANY TRANSACTION SHOWS A 'TIME OF EXECUTION' DIFFERENCE GREATER THAN 15 MINUTES, THE TRADER IS IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BY HIS SUPERVISOR AND REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A REASON FOR THE DIFFERENCE TO COMPLIANCE.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
MSRB RULES G-8, G-14 - CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. DID NOT ACCURATELY CAPTURE THE CORRECT EXECUTION TIME FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND, AS A RESULT, THE FIRM FAILED TO REPORT THE CORRECT TRADE TIME TO THE REAL-TIME TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) IN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS; AND FAILED TO SHOW THE CORRECT EXECUTION TIME ON THE TRADE MEMORANDUM FOR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE DESCRIBED SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS FINED $5,000 FOR MSRB RULE VIOLATIONS.
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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: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/20/2012 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2009019444401 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): MSRB RULES G-8, G-14 - CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. DID NOT ACCURATELY CAPTURE THE CORRECT EXECUTION TIME FOR CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND, AS A RESULT, THE FIRM FAILED TO REPORT THE CORRECT TRADE TIME TO THE REAL-TIME TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) IN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS; AND FAILED TO SHOW THE CORRECT EXECUTION TIME ON THE TRADE MEMORANDUM FOR MUNICIPAL SECURITIES 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): 04/20/2012 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: $ 5,000.00 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 SANCTION AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS; THEREFORE, THE FIRM IS FINED $5,000 FOR MSRB RULE VIOLATIONS. 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). IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE 80 TRANSACTIONS WHICH WERE NOT IN SYNC WITH THE CONTRA-PARTIES' REPORTING TIMES. THE 80 TRADES WERE PART OF 2,736 REPORTED OVER A PERIOD OF 3 MONTHS. TO MITIGATE FUTURE MISMATCHES, CREWS CONDUCTED SPECIAL TRAINING FOR ITS TRADERS AND ASSISTANTS TO RE-EMPHASIZE RESPONSIBILITY AND IMPORTANCE OF RECORDING AND REPORTING THE CORRECT TIME OF EXECUTION FOR MUNICIPAL TRADES. TRAINING CONSISTED OF EACH TRADER TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THE 'TIME OF TRADE' (TOT) WITH THE CONTRA- PARTY AND UNDERSTANDING EXACTLY HOW OUR INTERNAL TRADING SYSTEMS MANAGE DATA INPUT. WE ALSO SOLICITED AND ENCOURAGED THOSE DEALERS WHICH PROVIDE ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROVIDING EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS TO TRADING AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL WHEN THERE IS AN AUTOMATIC EXECUTION. ADDITIONALLY, THE 'TIME OF EXECUTION' FOR EACH MUNICIPAL TRANSACTION IS BEING MONITORED DAILY BY CREWS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS PERSONNEL USING THE MSRB DISCREPANCY ERROR CODE REPORT. IF ANY TRANSACTION SHOWS A 'TIME OF EXECUTION' DIFFERENCE GREATER THAN 15 MINUTES, THE TRADER IS IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BY HIS SUPERVISOR AND REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A REASON FOR THE DIFFERENCE TO COMPLIANCE.
regulatory · block 11PDF pages 44–46
- Regulator name — filed text
- FINRA
- 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
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT ERRONEOUSLY BELIEVED THAT THE LIST OFFERING PRICE/TAKEDOWN SPECIAL CONDITION INDICATOR (SCI) WAS ONLY NECESSARY FOR TRADES REPORTED OUTSIDE OF THE GENERAL 15-MINUTE REQUIREMENT. CONSEQUENTLY, BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013, THE FIRM REPORTED 197 LIST OFFERING PRICE/TAKEDOWN TRANSACTIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD'S (MSRB) REAL-TIME TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF EXECUTION, BUT WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SPECIAL CONDITION INDICATOR. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013, THE FIRM INCORRECTLY STATED ITS CAPACITY ON 50 CUSTOMER CONFIRMATIONS. IN ALL INSTANCES, THE FIRM INCORRECTLY STATED THE CAPACITY AS "BROKER ONLY" WHEN THE CAPACITY SHOULD HAVE BEEN STATED AS "PRINCIPAL." THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT IN 2012, THE FIRM RECEIVED A LETTER OF CAUTION WITH REGARDS TO INACCURATE CAPACITY REPORTING TO MSRB'S RTRS. ALTHOUGH THE FIRM CORRECTED THE TRADE REPORTING OF ITS CAPACITY, THE FIRM NEVER CONDUCTED ANY TESTING OF THE ACCURACY OF ITS CUSTOMER CONFIRMATIONS. THE FIRM SHOULD HAVE HAD CONTROLS IN PLACE TO TEST ITS OWN CONFIRMATION PROCESS TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION ON THE CONFIRMATIONS AND ITS COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULE G-15.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $15,000
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE No Information Filed This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) FINRA 2. Principal Sanction: Censure Other Sanctions: MONETARY/FINE 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/30/2015 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 2014039416301 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT ERRONEOUSLY BELIEVED THAT THE LIST OFFERING PRICE/TAKEDOWN SPECIAL CONDITION INDICATOR (SCI) WAS ONLY NECESSARY FOR TRADES REPORTED OUTSIDE OF THE GENERAL 15-MINUTE REQUIREMENT. CONSEQUENTLY, BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013, THE FIRM REPORTED 197 LIST OFFERING PRICE/TAKEDOWN TRANSACTIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD'S (MSRB) REAL-TIME TRANSACTION REPORTING SYSTEM (RTRS) WITHIN 15 MINUTES OF EXECUTION, BUT WITHOUT THE REQUIRED SPECIAL CONDITION INDICATOR. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2013, THE FIRM INCORRECTLY STATED ITS CAPACITY ON 50 CUSTOMER CONFIRMATIONS. IN ALL INSTANCES, THE FIRM INCORRECTLY STATED THE CAPACITY AS "BROKER ONLY" WHEN THE CAPACITY SHOULD HAVE BEEN STATED AS "PRINCIPAL." THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT IN 2012, THE FIRM RECEIVED A LETTER OF CAUTION WITH REGARDS TO INACCURATE CAPACITY REPORTING TO MSRB'S RTRS. ALTHOUGH THE FIRM CORRECTED THE TRADE REPORTING OF ITS CAPACITY, THE FIRM NEVER CONDUCTED ANY TESTING OF THE ACCURACY OF ITS CUSTOMER CONFIRMATIONS. THE FIRM SHOULD HAVE HAD CONTROLS IN PLACE TO TEST ITS OWN CONFIRMATION PROCESS TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION ON THE CONFIRMATIONS AND ITS COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULE G-15. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC) 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/30/2015 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: $ 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: THE FIRM WAS CENSURED AND FINED $15,000 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 12PDF pages 46–48
- Regulator name — filed text
- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 250,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN ANTICIPATION OF THESE PROCEEDINGS, RESPONDENT SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT (THE "OFFER") WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS AND ANY OTHER PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSION, OR TO WHICH THE COMMISSION IS A PARTY, AND WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, EXCEPT AS TO THE COMMISSION'S JURISDICTION OVER IT AND THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THESE PROCEEDINGS, WHICH ARE ADMITTED, RESPONDENT CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THIS ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION 15(B) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER. IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, THE COMMISSION DEEMED IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO IMPOSE THE SANCTIONS ALREADY AGREED TO IN OUR OFFER. RESPONDENT WILL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF 17(A)(2)OF THE SECURITIES ACT; RESPONDENT PAID A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 TO THE COMMISSION; AND RETAINED AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF RESPONDENT'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AS THEY RELATE TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES UNDERWRITING DUE DILIGENCE.
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SEC ADMIN RELEASES 33-9953; 34-76050; SEPTEMBER 30, 2015: THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST THAT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS BE, AND HEREBY ARE, INSTITUTED AGAINST CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC., ("RESPONDENT"). RESPONDENT WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 17(A)(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT. THIS MATTER INVOLVES VIOLATIONS OF AN ANTIFRAUD PROVISION OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS IN CONNECTION WITH RESPONDENT'S UNDERWRITING OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL SECURITIES OFFERINGS. RESPONDENT, A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER, CONDUCTED INADEQUATE DUE DILIGENCE IN CERTAIN OFFERINGS AND AS A RESULT, FAILED TO FORM A REASONABLE BASIS FOR BELIEVING THE TRUTHFULNESS OF CERTAIN MATERIAL REPRESENTATIONS IN OFFICIAL STATEMENTS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE OFFERINGS. THIS RESULTED IN RESPONDENT OFFERING AND SELLING MUNICIPAL SECURITIES ON THE BASIS OF MATERIALLY MISLEADING DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS. THE VIOLATIONS WERE SELF-REPORTED BY RESPONDENT TO THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO THE DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT'S (THE "DIVISION") MUNICIPALITIES CONTINUING DISCLOSURE COOPERATION (MCDC) INITIATIVE.
Sanction detail — filed text
THE RESPONDENT SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A) (2)OF THE SECURITIES ACT, PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 AND COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
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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)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/30/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3-16865
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Debt - Municipal
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
SEC ADMIN RELEASES 33-9953; 34-76050; SEPTEMBER 30, 2015: THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE
PUBLIC INTEREST THAT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS BE, AND HEREBY ARE, INSTITUTED AGAINST CREWS &
ASSOCIATES, INC., ("RESPONDENT"). RESPONDENT WILLFULLY VIOLATED SECTION 17(A)(2) OF THE SECURITIES ACT. THIS MATTER INVOLVES
VIOLATIONS OF AN ANTIFRAUD PROVISION OF THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS IN CONNECTION WITH RESPONDENT'S UNDERWRITING OF CERTAIN
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES OFFERINGS. RESPONDENT, A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER, CONDUCTED INADEQUATE DUE DILIGENCE IN CERTAIN
OFFERINGS AND AS A RESULT, FAILED TO FORM A REASONABLE BASIS FOR BELIEVING THE TRUTHFULNESS OF CERTAIN MATERIAL REPRESENTATIONS
IN OFFICIAL STATEMENTS ISSUED IN CONNECTION WITH THOSE OFFERINGS. THIS RESULTED IN RESPONDENT OFFERING AND SELLING MUNICIPAL
SECURITIES ON THE BASIS OF MATERIALLY MISLEADING DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS. THE VIOLATIONS WERE SELF-REPORTED BY RESPONDENT TO THE
COMMISSION PURSUANT TO THE DIVISION OF ENFORCEMENT'S (THE "DIVISION") MUNICIPALITIES CONTINUING DISCLOSURE COOPERATION (MCDC)
INITIATIVE.
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):
09/30/2015
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: $ 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:
THE RESPONDENT SHALL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 17(A)
(2)OF THE SECURITIES ACT, PAY A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 AND COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKINGS ENUMERATED
IN THE OFFER OF SETTLEMENT.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
IN ANTICIPATION OF THESE PROCEEDINGS, RESPONDENT SUBMITTED AN OFFER OF SETTLEMENT (THE "OFFER") WHICH THE COMMISSION HAS
DETERMINED TO ACCEPT. SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS AND ANY OTHER PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE
COMMISSION, OR TO WHICH THE COMMISSION IS A PARTY, AND WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, EXCEPT AS TO THE COMMISSION'S
JURISDICTION OVER IT AND THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THESE PROCEEDINGS, WHICH ARE ADMITTED, RESPONDENT CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF THIS
ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 8A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND
SECTION 15(B) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST
ORDER. IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, THE COMMISSION DEEMED IT APPROPRIATE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST TO IMPOSE THE SANCTIONS ALREADY
AGREED TO IN OUR OFFER. RESPONDENT WILL CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS AND ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF
17(A)(2)OF THE SECURITIES ACT; RESPONDENT PAID A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 TO THE COMMISSION; AND RETAINED
AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF RESPONDENT'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AS THEY RELATE TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
UNDERWRITING DUE DILIGENCE.regulatory · block 13PDF pages 48–50
- Regulator name — filed text
- ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
A CONSENT ORDER ("ORDER") APPROVED BY THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES COMMISSIONER ON JULY 9, 2013, FOUND THAT CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. ("CREWS") (CRD# 8052) VIOLATED THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT ("ACT"), THE RULES OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES COMMISSIONER ("RULES"), AND CERTAIN FINRA RULES IN ITS RECOMMENDATION OF AND ROLE SPECIFICALLY AS THE PLACEMENT AGENT FOR PRIVATE PLACEMENT SECURITIES OFFERINGS REGARDING DEBENTURES FOR BAMCO GAS, LLC ("BAMCO"), IN 2005 ("SENIOR DEBENTURE OFFERING") AND 2008 ("SUBORDINATE DEBENTURE OFFERING"). CREWS NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT OR CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN THE ORDER. THE ORDER FOUND THAT CREWS VIOLATED NASD CONDUCT RULE 2310 (RECOMMENDATIONS TO CUSTOMERS SUITABILITY), ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2) (G), AND RULES 308.01(D) AND (X) OF THE RULES BY RECOMMENDING ITS CUSTOMERS PURCHASE THE BAMCO DEBENTURES AFTER CREWS FAILED TO CONDUCT A REASONABLE DUE DILIGENCE INVESTIGATION FOR THE SENIOR DEBENTURE OFFERING OR THE SUBORDINATE DEBENTURE OFFERING. CREWS DID NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE AND REASONABLE BASIS FOR BELIEVING THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BAMCO DEBENTURES WERE SUITABLE FOR AT LEAST SOME CUSTOMERS OF CREWS. AS A RESULT, THE BAMCO DEBENTURES WERE NOT SUITABLE FOR CREWS' CUSTOMERS UNDER A REASONABLE-BASIS SUITABILITY ANALYSIS. FURTHER, CREWS VIOLATED ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2)(G) AND RULE 308.01(Y) OF THE RULES WHEN CREWS FAILED TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT BAMCO, BAMCO'S CONTROL PERSONS, AND THE BAMCO DEBENTURES IN THE PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDA FOR THE BAMCO DEBENTURES, WHICH WERE DRAFTED BY CREWS, CREWS' OUTSIDE COUNSEL, AND BAMCO. ON THIS OFFERING CREWS FAILED TO ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENABLE CREWS AND ITS AGENTS TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS IN THE BAMCO DEBENTURE OFFERINGS. CREWS' VIOLATIONS RESULTED, IN PART, FROM CREWS' SUPERVISORY FAILURES. CREWS' FAILURE TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE BAMCO DEBENTURE OFFERINGS WAS FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULE 3010 (SUPERVISION), ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2)(G) AND (J), AND RULE 308.01(X) OF THE RULES. PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342209(A)(1)(A), CREWS WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FURTHER VIOLATIONS OF ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2)(G) AND (J); AND RULE 308.01(D), (X), AND (Y) OF THE RULES. IN RECOGNITION OF CREWS' SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS TO REPURCHASE THE BAMCO DEBENTURES FROM ITS CUSTOMERS AND ITS DONATION OF $150,000.00 ON JULY 8, 2013, TO THE NORTH AMERICAN SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION ("NASAA") TO ADVANCE THE TRAINING AND INVESTOR-PROTECTION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY NASAA, NO FINE WAS LEVIED AGAINST CREWS. CREWS WAS FURTHER ORDERED TO, UPON REQUEST BY THE DEPARTMENT, NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT IN WRITING OF ANY PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS FOR WHICH IT ACTS AS THE PLACEMENT AGENT AND PROVIDE CERTAIN SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT. ADDITIONALLY, CREWS WAS ORDERED TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT BROKER-DEALER SUPERVISORY COMPLIANCE EXPERT TO EVALUATE AND SUBMIT AN OPINION THAT THE PORTION OF CREWS' WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ADDRESSING PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS IS IN A FORM CONSISTENT WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND COMPLIANT WITH RELEVANT FINRA CONDUCT RULES, THE ACT, AND THE RULES.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN THE ORDER, PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342 209(A)(1)(A), CREWS WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FURTHER VIOLATIONS OF ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2)(G) AND (J); AND RULE 308.01(D), (X), AND (Y) OF THE RULES. CREWS WAS FURTHER ORDERED TO, UPON REQUEST BY THE DEPARTMENT, NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT IN WRITING OF ANY PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS FOR WHICH IT ACTS AS THE PLACEMENT AGENT AND PROVIDE CERTAIN SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT. ADDITIONALLY, CREWS WAS ORDERED TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT BROKER-DEALER SUPERVISORY COMPLIANCE EXPERT TO EVALUATE AND SUBMIT AN OPINION THAT THE PORTION OF CREWS' WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ADDRESSING PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS IS IN A FORM CONSISTENT WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND COMPLIANT WITH RELEVANT FINRA CONDUCT RULES, THE ACT, AND THE RULES.
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)
ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
RETENTION OF COMPLIANCE EXPERT TO REVIEW SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS. OTHER SANCTIONS/RELIFE SOUGHT:
CEASE & DESIST.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/09/2013
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
S-10-0060-13-OR03
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Debt - Corporate
Other Product Types:
OIL & GAS.
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
A CONSENT ORDER ("ORDER") APPROVED BY THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES COMMISSIONER ON JULY 9, 2013, FOUND THAT CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.
("CREWS") (CRD# 8052) VIOLATED THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT ("ACT"), THE RULES OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES COMMISSIONER ("RULES"),
AND CERTAIN FINRA RULES IN ITS RECOMMENDATION OF AND ROLE SPECIFICALLY AS THE PLACEMENT AGENT FOR PRIVATE PLACEMENT SECURITIES
OFFERINGS REGARDING DEBENTURES FOR BAMCO GAS, LLC ("BAMCO"), IN 2005 ("SENIOR DEBENTURE OFFERING") AND 2008 ("SUBORDINATE
DEBENTURE OFFERING"). CREWS NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS OF FACT OR CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN THE ORDER. THE ORDER
FOUND THAT CREWS VIOLATED NASD CONDUCT RULE 2310 (RECOMMENDATIONS TO CUSTOMERS SUITABILITY), ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2)
(G), AND RULES 308.01(D) AND (X) OF THE RULES BY RECOMMENDING ITS CUSTOMERS PURCHASE THE BAMCO DEBENTURES AFTER CREWS FAILED TO
CONDUCT A REASONABLE DUE DILIGENCE INVESTIGATION FOR THE SENIOR DEBENTURE OFFERING OR THE SUBORDINATE DEBENTURE OFFERING.
CREWS DID NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE AND REASONABLE BASIS FOR BELIEVING THAT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BAMCO DEBENTURES WERE
SUITABLE FOR AT LEAST SOME CUSTOMERS OF CREWS. AS A RESULT, THE BAMCO DEBENTURES WERE NOT SUITABLE FOR CREWS' CUSTOMERS UNDER
A REASONABLE-BASIS SUITABILITY ANALYSIS. FURTHER, CREWS VIOLATED ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2)(G) AND RULE 308.01(Y) OF THE RULES
WHEN CREWS FAILED TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT BAMCO, BAMCO'S CONTROL PERSONS, AND THE BAMCO DEBENTURES IN THE
PRIVATE PLACEMENT MEMORANDA FOR THE BAMCO DEBENTURES, WHICH WERE DRAFTED BY CREWS, CREWS' OUTSIDE COUNSEL, AND BAMCO. ON
THIS OFFERING CREWS FAILED TO ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENABLE CREWS AND ITS AGENTS TO ACHIEVE
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS IN THE BAMCO DEBENTURE OFFERINGS. CREWS' VIOLATIONS
RESULTED, IN PART, FROM CREWS' SUPERVISORY FAILURES. CREWS' FAILURE TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE THE BAMCO DEBENTURE OFFERINGS WAS
FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF NASD CONDUCT RULE 3010 (SUPERVISION), ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2)(G) AND (J), AND RULE 308.01(X) OF
THE RULES. PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342209(A)(1)(A), CREWS WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FURTHER VIOLATIONS OF ARK.
CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2)(G) AND (J); AND RULE 308.01(D), (X), AND (Y) OF THE RULES. IN RECOGNITION OF CREWS' SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS TO
REPURCHASE THE BAMCO DEBENTURES FROM ITS CUSTOMERS AND ITS DONATION OF $150,000.00 ON JULY 8, 2013, TO THE NORTH AMERICAN
SECURITIES ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION ("NASAA") TO ADVANCE THE TRAINING AND INVESTOR-PROTECTION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY NASAA, NO
FINE WAS LEVIED AGAINST CREWS. CREWS WAS FURTHER ORDERED TO, UPON REQUEST BY THE DEPARTMENT, NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT IN WRITING
OF ANY PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS FOR WHICH IT ACTS AS THE PLACEMENT AGENT AND PROVIDE CERTAIN SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO
THE DEPARTMENT. ADDITIONALLY, CREWS WAS ORDERED TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT BROKER-DEALER SUPERVISORY COMPLIANCE EXPERT TO
EVALUATE AND SUBMIT AN OPINION THAT THE PORTION OF CREWS' WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ADDRESSING PRIVATE PLACEMENT
OFFERINGS IS IN A FORM CONSISTENT WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND COMPLIANT WITH RELEVANT FINRA CONDUCT RULES, THE ACT, AND THE
RULES.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/09/2013
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: $
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 OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW IN THE ORDER, PURSUANT TO ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342
209(A)(1)(A), CREWS WAS ORDERED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FURTHER VIOLATIONS OF ARK. CODE ANN. § 2342308(A)(2)(G) AND (J); AND
RULE 308.01(D), (X), AND (Y) OF THE RULES. CREWS WAS FURTHER ORDERED TO, UPON REQUEST BY THE DEPARTMENT, NOTIFY THE
DEPARTMENT IN WRITING OF ANY PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS FOR WHICH IT ACTS AS THE PLACEMENT AGENT AND PROVIDE CERTAIN
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT. ADDITIONALLY, CREWS WAS ORDERED TO RETAIN AN INDEPENDENT BROKER-DEALER
SUPERVISORY COMPLIANCE EXPERT TO EVALUATE AND SUBMIT AN OPINION THAT THE PORTION OF CREWS' WRITTEN SUPERVISORY
PROCEDURES ADDRESSING PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS IS IN A FORM CONSISTENT WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND COMPLIANT WITH
RELEVANT FINRA CONDUCT RULES, THE ACT, AND THE RULES.
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 50–52
- Regulator name — filed text
- ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 5,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Consent
Action status / disposition — filed text
IN THE MATTER OF CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.; ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT CASE NO. S-19-0005; ORDER NO. S-19-0005-19-OR01. CONSENT ORDER ENTERED WITH CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CERTAIN BOOKS AND RECORDS VIOLATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT AND THE RULES OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES COMMISSIONER. CREWS SELF-REPORTED CRD FILING ISSUES TO THE STAFF OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT WHICH HAD CAUSED ITS APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION IN ARKANSAS FOR TWO NON-SALES, FINRA-REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER AGENTS TO BE UNTIMELY FILED AFTER THE AGENTS PASSED THE SERIES 63 EXAMINATION. THE DEPARTMENT APPROVED THE APPLICATIONS OF BOTH AGENTS UPON ENTRY OF THIS CONSENT ORDER WITH CREWS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
IN THE MATTER OF CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.; ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT CASE NO. S-19-0005; ORDER NO. S-19-0005-19-OR01. CONSENT ORDER ENTERED WITH CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CERTAIN BOOKS AND RECORDS VIOLATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT AND THE RULES OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES COMMISSIONER. CREWS SELF-REPORTED CRD FILING ISSUES TO THE STAFF OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT WHICH HAD CAUSED ITS APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION IN ARKANSAS FOR TWO NON-SALES, FINRA-REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER AGENTS TO BE UNTIMELY FILED AFTER THE AGENTS PASSED THE SERIES 63 EXAMINATION. THE DEPARTMENT APPROVED THE APPLICATIONS OF BOTH AGENTS UPON ENTRY OF THIS CONSENT ORDER WITH CREWS.
Sanction detail — filed text
FINE OF $5,000.00 PAID TO THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT DATED APRIL 11, 2019.
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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) ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT 2. Principal Sanction: Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s) Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 04/12/2019 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: S-19-0005 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): IN THE MATTER OF CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.; ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT CASE NO. S-19-0005; ORDER NO. S-19-0005-19-OR01. CONSENT ORDER ENTERED WITH CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CERTAIN BOOKS AND RECORDS VIOLATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT AND THE RULES OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES COMMISSIONER. CREWS SELF-REPORTED CRD FILING ISSUES TO THE STAFF OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT WHICH HAD CAUSED ITS APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION IN ARKANSAS FOR TWO NON-SALES, FINRA-REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER AGENTS TO BE UNTIMELY FILED AFTER THE AGENTS PASSED THE SERIES 63 EXAMINATION. THE DEPARTMENT APPROVED THE APPLICATIONS OF BOTH AGENTS UPON ENTRY OF THIS CONSENT ORDER WITH CREWS. 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): 04/12/2019 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: $ 5,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: FINE OF $5,000.00 PAID TO THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT DATED APRIL 11, 2019. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). IN THE MATTER OF CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC.; ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT CASE NO. S-19-0005; ORDER NO. S-19-0005-19-OR01. CONSENT ORDER ENTERED WITH CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CERTAIN BOOKS AND RECORDS VIOLATIONS OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES ACT AND THE RULES OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES COMMISSIONER. CREWS SELF-REPORTED CRD FILING ISSUES TO THE STAFF OF THE ARKANSAS SECURITIES DEPARTMENT WHICH HAD CAUSED ITS APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION IN ARKANSAS FOR TWO NON-SALES, FINRA-REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER AGENTS TO BE UNTIMELY FILED AFTER THE AGENTS PASSED THE SERIES 63 EXAMINATION. THE DEPARTMENT APPROVED THE APPLICATIONS OF BOTH AGENTS UPON ENTRY OF THIS CONSENT ORDER WITH CREWS.
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- Regulator name — filed text
- SEC
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 200,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
CIVIL MONEY PENALTY AND DISGORGEMENT PAID IN FULL ON AUGUST 26, 2021.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
WILLFULL VIOLATION OF MSRB RULES G-17 AND G-27 AND BY REASON THEREOF, SECTION 15B(C)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT.
Sanction detail — filed text
N/A
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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) SEC 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: CENSURE; DISGORGEMENT OF $34,631 PLUS INTEREST OF $9,441; CIVIL MONEY PENALTY OF $200,000 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/26/2021 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND DESIST PROCEEDINGS, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15(B), 15B(C) AND 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE AND-DESIST ORDER. THE ORDER INSTITUTES AND RESOLVES THE PROCEEDING ON THE SAME DAY. 4. Docket/Case Number: 3-20480 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): N/A 6. Principal Product Type: Debt - Municipal Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): WILLFULL VIOLATION OF MSRB RULES G-17 AND G-27 AND BY REASON THEREOF, SECTION 15B(C)(1) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT. 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: N/A 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): 08/26/2021 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: $ 200,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: DISGORGEMENT OF $34,631 AND PREJUDGMENT INTEREST OF $9,441" Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: N/A 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). CIVIL MONEY PENALTY AND DISGORGEMENT PAID IN FULL ON AUGUST 26, 2021.
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