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The client alleged the advisor misappropriated funds in her account without her authorization.
Damage Amount Requested
$10,000.00
Settlement Amount
$10,134.00
9/9/2022
Regulatory
Final
Initiated By
FINRA
Allegations
Without admitting or denying the findings, Sternadel consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that she refused to appear for on-the-record testimony and produce the information and documents requested by FINRA in connection with its investigation into the circumstances giving rise to a Form U5 filed by her member firm. The findings stated that the Form U5 disclosed that the firm had terminated Sternadel for violation of company policies related to misappropriation of client funds.
Resolution
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Bar
Bar (Permanent)
Registration Capacities Affected
All Capacities
Duration
Indefinite
Start Date
9/9/2022
9/8/2022
Customer Dispute
Settled
Allegations
The client alleged the advisor misappropriated funds in his account without his authorization.
Damage Amount Requested
$400,000.00
Settlement Amount
$297,346.98
7/29/2022
Employment Separation After Allegations
Firm Name
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
Termination Type
Discharged
Allegations
The registered representative was terminated for violation of company policies related to misappropriation of client funds.
10/6/2016
Customer Dispute
Denied
Allegations
Client alleges the financial advisor misrepresented the Protective Annuity she purchased in November 2013 and the Prudential Annuity she purchased in October 2014.
Damage Amount Requested
$5,000.00
Broker Comment
Edward Jones' comments: BASED ON THE FIRM'S REVIEW, THE CLIENT'S CLAIM WAS DENIED.
License(s)
The broker is not currently registered with any state or SRO.
A brokerage firm, also called a broker-dealer, is in the business of buying and selling securities – stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and certain other investment products – on behalf of its customer (as broker), for its own bank (dealer), or both. Individuals who work for broker-dealers - the sales personnel are commonly referred to as brokers.
IA
Investment Adviser
An investment adviser is paid for providing advice about securities to clients. In addition, some investment advisers manage investment portfolios and offer financial planning services.
Disclosures
Disclosures can be customer complaints or arbitrations, regulatory actions, employment terminations, bankruptcy filings and certain civil or criminal proceedings that they were a part of.
Disclosures can be customer complaints or arbitrations, regulatory actions, employment terminations, bankruptcy filings and certain civil or criminal proceedings that they were a part of.