FINRA disciplinary action
Michael Androulakis Facing Allegations of Negligence and Improper Conduct
Michael Androulakis (CRD #: 2793638), a broker registered with Alexander Capital, is involved in allegations of negligence, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on April 6, 2021. There are five other disclosures on his record – keep reading for more information regarding Androulakis’s conduct as a broker. On January 25, 2021, an investor alleged that…
Read MoreNew York Broker Steven Luftschein Barred by FINRA
Steven Luftschein (CRD #: 2690117), also known as Steven Lerner, has been barred by FINRA, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on February 8, 2021. Luftschein has most recently registered with Joseph Stone Capital and Aegis Capital Corp. The FINRA order alleges that Luftschein has engaged in unauthorized trading and executed excessive trades in order…
Read MoreJim Schwartz, Formerly of Aegis Capital, Barred By FINRA
Jim Schwartz (CRD #: 3043085), a barred New York broker formerly registered with Joseph Gunnar & Co., has three pending investor disputes on his record, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on February 8, 2021. Schwartz has also recently registered with Aegis Capital, as recently as 2016. There is lengthy list of disclosures that investors…
Read MoreFINRA Rules and Regulation: Did Your Broker Take Instructions from the Wrong Person?
FINRA compliance rules require that brokers and firms know who has the authority to make decisions regarding a securities account. Transactions in securities accounts must be authorized by the correct person — the principal owner of the account, or one of the account’s official signatories. Brokers must not take instructions from anyone else. There are…
Read MoreTimothy Pandekakes Suspended By FINRA
Timothy Pandekakes (CRD #: 4890164), a broker registered with American Portfolios Financial Services in Yonkers, NY, has been suspended by FINRA, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on January 21, 2021. Details about the allegations that led to his suspension are provided below. On December 9, 2020, Timothy Pandekakes entered into an Acceptance, Waiver, and…
Read MoreMichael Venturino Racks Up 12th Investor Dispute
Michael Venturino (CRD #: 5872439), a broker registered with Spartan Capital Securities, is the subject of an investigation initiated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on December 28, 2020. This is his 17th BrokerCheck disclosure — a relatively high number of disclosures, given that only around 8% of…
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