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Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Bank Fraud, Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud,
Disposition
Convicted
6/17/2015
Employment Separation After Allegations
Firm Name
PNC INVESTMENTS
Termination Type
Discharged
Allegations
TARA BRUNST WAS TERMINATED FOR CREATING A LETTER, AT THE REQUEST OF A CLIENT, DESIGNED TO GIVE THE FALSE IMPRESSION THAT PNC BANK WAS THREATENING THE CLIENT WITH CLOSURE OF ITS ACCOUNTS IF CERTAIN EVENTS CONTINUED TO OCCUR, FOR FAILURE TO INFORM HER MANAGER THAT SHE HAD SENT THE LETTER TO THE CLIENT, AND FOR BEING DISHONEST DURING THE INVESTIGATION OF THESE EVENTS. NO SECURITIES OR SECURITIES CUSTOMERS WERE INVOLVED.
License(s)
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Investment Adviser
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