The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) sanctioned Former Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Richard Hogan with a 12 month suspension and a $10k fine. The financial advisor allegedly participated in unauthorized investment transactions, also called selling away, in violation of securities industry rules. Richard Hogan solicited 3 Merrill Lynch investors to invest approximately $630,000 in private securities actions in Asia-based funds, without approval or knowledge of Merrill Lynch.
According to FINRA, the self-regulatory organization, financial advisor Richard Hogan allegedly violated securities industry rules in five transactions. The broker-dealer “unlawfully induced” or tried to induce customers to buy stock before completing the offerings in the aftermarket.
Violations allegedly included:
FINRA found that Richard Hogan:
Brokerage firms are responsible for all of their financial advisors’ business activities whether disclosed or not. KlaymanToskes represents many investors that have suffered losses due to selling away. If you suffered losses in private investment opportunities after a recommendation from financial advisor Richard Hogan, call Lawrence Klayman, Esq. at 888-997-9956 today.
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