Popular Securities, LLC

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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
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
06/28/2005
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
C07050038
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 RULES G-14 AND G-27: THE FIRM FAILED TO TIMELY REPORT ITS MUNICIPAL SECURITIES CUSTOMER TRANSACTIONS TO THE MSRB. THE FIRM
ALSO FAILED TO TIMELY REPORT ITS MUNICIPAL SECURITIES INTER-DEALER TRANSACTIONS TO THE MSRB. THE FIRM FAILED TO MONITOR ITS TRADE
REPORTING TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH MSRB RULE G-14.
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):
06/28/2005
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 40,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
ON MAY 31, 2005, POPULAR SECURITIES, INC. ("POPULAR SECURITIES") SUBMITTED A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT ("AWC")
TO THE NASD WITH THE TERMS UNDER WHICH IT HAS AGREED TO ACCEPT A CENSURE AND PAY A FINE IN CONNECTION WITH THE RESOLUTION
OF CERTAIN NASD ALLEGATIONS OR FINDINGS. IN THE AWC, POPULAR SECURITIES CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE NASD'S
ALLEGATIONS, TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS RELATED TO MSRB RULES G-14 AND G-27. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE ALLEGATIONS
PRESENTED WERE OPERATIONAL IN NATURE AND THAT NO CLIENTS WERE AFFECTED BY THESE REPORTING ISSUE.
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).
RULE G-14 WAS SIGNIFICANTLY AMENDED IN JANUARY 2005 TO REQUIRE A FASTER REPORTING OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS TO THE
MSRB. CORRECTIVE STEPS AND CONTROLS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE RULES.

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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

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circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
CENSURE
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
08/22/2007
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2006003711001
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 A-13(D)- RESPONDENT FIRM FAILED TO TIMELY PAY MUNICIPAL SECURITIES TRANSACTION FEES AND MUNICIPAL SECURITIES
UNDERWRITING FEES TO 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):
08/30/2007
 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: $ 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: 

ON AUGUST 30, 2007, POPULAR SECURITIES, INC. SUBMITTED A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY
REGULATORY AUTHORITY UNDER THE TERMS OF WHICH IT HAS AGREED TO ACCEPT A CENSURE AND PAY A FINE OF $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).
ON AUGUST 30, 2007, POPULAR SECURITIES, INC. SUBMITTED A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT TO THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY
REGULATORY AUTHORITY UNDER THE TERMS OF WHICH IT HAS AGREED TO ACCEPT A CENSURE AND PAY A FINE IN CONNECTION WITH THE
RESOLUTION OF CERTAIN FINRA ALLEGATION OR FINDINGS. IN THE AWC, POPULAR SECURITIES CONSENTED, WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING
FINRA'S ALLEGATIONS, TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS RELATED TO MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD RULE A-13(D)AND THE LATE PAYMENT OF
CERTAIN TRANSACTION AND UNDERWRITING FEES TO THE MSRB. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT CLIENTS WERE NOT IMPACTED BY THESE REPORTING
ISSUES.

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
2.
Principal Sanction:
Censure
Other Sanctions: 
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
11/04/2013
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2013035309401
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):
FINRA'S EXAMINATION FOCUSED ON (1) THE ADEQUACY OF THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES RELATING TO
CONCENTRATION OF PUERTO RICO SECURITIES IN CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS, AND (2) THE SUITABILITY OF RECOMMENDATIONS THE FIRM MADE TO ITS
CUSTOMERS RELATING TO PUERTO RICO SECURITIES.
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):
12/11/2014
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 125,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
A FINE OF $125,000.00 WAS PAID ON DECEMBER 17, 2014.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON DECEMBER 11, 2014, THE FIRM EXECUTED A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER AND CONSENT ("AWC") PURSUANT TO WHICH FINRA AGREED TO
ACCEPT A SETTLEMENT TO CONCLUDE ITS EXAMINATION OF THE FIRM. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE AWC, THE FIRM (1) ACCEPTED THAT THE FIRM'S
WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES ("WSPS") FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2011 AND ENDING ON JUNE 30, 2013 DID NOT OUTLINE THE
STEPS THAT THE FIRM SHOULD HAVE TAKEN TO REVIEW ITS CUSTOMERS' SECURITIES PURCHASES IN PUERTO RICO SECURITIES FOR CONCENTRATION,
AND THAT, APART FROM A PROCEDURE THAT REQUIRED QUARTERLY REVIEWS OF "ELDERLY" CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS FOR CONCENTRATION OF ONE
PRODUCT IN CLIENT'S ACCOUNT, THE FIRM DID NOT ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, OR ENFORCE ANY SYSTEMS OR PROCEDURES THAT REQUIRED
SUPERVISORS TO REVIEW FOR CONCENTRATED PURCHASES IN PUERTO RICO SECURITIES OR DOCUMENT SUCH REVIEWS; AND (2) AGREED TO A
CENSURE AND A FINE OF $125,000. THE FIRM HAS ACCEPTED THE ABOVE REFERENCED FINDING WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE SAME.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Cease and Desist
Other Sanctions: 
DISGORGEMENT UNDERTAKING
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
03/11/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:

4.
Docket/Case Number:
ADMIN PRO FILE NO. 3-19076
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Mutual Fund(s)
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
POPULAR ADVISED CLIENTS TO PURCHASE OR HOLD MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED 12B-1 FEES WHEN LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES
OF THOSE SAME FUNDS WERE AVAILABLE. AS A RESULT, POPULAR SECURITIES RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES THAT IT WOULD NOT HAVE COLLECTED HAD
THOSE CLIENTS BEEN INVESTED IN THE AVAILABLE LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES. POPULAR FAILED TO DISCLOSE IN ITS FORM ADV OR OTHERWISE
THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST RELATED TO (A) ITS RECEIPT OF 12B-1 FEES, AND/OR (B) ITS SELECTION OF MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT PAY
SUCH FEES.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/11/2019
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
UNDERTAKING TO (1) REVIEW AND CORRECT DISCLOSURE DOCUMENTS CONCERNING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION, (2) EVALUATE
WHETHER EXISTING CLIENTS SHOULD BE MOVED TO A LOWER-COST SHARE CLASS AND MOVE CLIENTS AS NECESSARY, (3) EVALUATE AND
UPDATE (IF NECESSARY) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO DISCLOSURES REGARDING MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASS SELECTION, (4)
NOTIFY AFFECTED INVESTORS OF THE SETTLEMENT TERMS OF THIS ORDER, AND (4) CERTIFY, IN WRITING, COMPLIANCE WITH THE
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: 
DISGORGEMENT: POPULAR SECURITIES SHALL PAY A TOTAL OF $544,577 TO FORMER AND CURRENT CLIENTS WHO, DURING THE RELEVANT
PERIOD OF INADEQUATE DISCLOSURE, PURCHASED OR HELD 12B-1 FEE PAYING SHARE CLASS MUTUAL FUNDS WHEN A LOWER-COST SHARE
CLASS OF THE SAME FUND WAS AVAILABLE TO THE CLIENT. THE TOTAL IS COMPRISED OF DISGORGEMENT OF $490,020 AND PREJUDGMENT
INTEREST OF $54,557.
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).
POPULAR SECURITIES PARTICIPATED IN THE SEC'S SHARE CLASS SELECTION DISCLOSURE INITIATIVE, PURSUANT TO WHICH IT VOLUNTARILY SELF-
REPORTED A FAILURE DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2014 TO FEBRUARY 28, 2017 TO DISCLOSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST RELATED TO THE SALE
OF HIGHER-COST MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES WHEN A LOWER-COST SHARE CLASS WAS AVAILABLE. POPULAR PURCHASED, RECOMMENDED, OR
HELD FOR ADVISORY CLIENTS MUTUAL FUND SHARE CLASSES THAT CHARGED HIGHER 12B-1 FEES INSTEAD OF LOWER-COST SHARE CLASSES OF THE
SAME FUNDS FOR WHICH THE CLIENTS WERE ELIGIBLE. POPULAR RECEIVED 12B-1 FEES IN CONNECTION WITH THESE INVESTMENTS. WITHOUT
ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, POPULAR AGREED TO A SETTLEMENT THAT FOUND THIS CONDUCT TO HAVE BEEN IN VIOLATION OF SECTION
206(2) OF THE ADVISERS ACT. THE SETTLEMENT ALSO INCLUDES THE SANCTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS DETAILED ABOVE. THE SEC AGREED NOT TO
IMPOSE PENALTIES AGAINST POPULAR."