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Without admitting or denying the findings, Williams consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he refused to appear for on-the-record testimony requested by FINRA during the course of an investigation that originated from a Form U5 submitted by his member firm. The findings stated that the Form U5 disclosed that Williams had been discharged for obtaining loans from firm clients and making misrepresentations regarding client loans on annual certifications. Although Williams initially cooperated with FINRA's investigation, he ultimately ceased doing so.
Resolution
Acceptance, Waiver & Consent(AWC)
Bar
Bar (Permanent)
Registration Capacities Affected
All capacities
Duration
Indefinite
Start Date
9/5/2024
6/5/2023
Customer Dispute
Settled
Allegations
Customers allege that registered representative convinced them to make personal loans to registered representative during years 2019 through 2021.
Damage Amount Requested
$59,000.00
Settlement Amount
$59,000.00
5/12/2023
Employment Separation After Allegations
Firm Name
STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
Termination Type
Discharged
Allegations
Registered representative obtained loans from Stifel clients during years 2019 through 2023 and made misrepresentations regarding client loans on annual certifications during that timeframe.
License(s)
The broker is not currently registered with any state or SRO.
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IA
Investment Adviser
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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.
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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.