National investment loss lawyers KlaymanToskes reports broker/investment advisor Keliikai Castillo a/k/a Keliikai Seto Ah Mook Castillo (CRD# 4858601) has been terminated by UnionBanc Investment Services for alleged violations relating to engaging in private securities transactions and an unreported outside business activity.
Investors that suffered losses with Keliikai Castillo at UnionBanc Investment Services in Seattle, WA may be entitled to a financial recovery. Contact attorney Lawrence L. Klayman for a free consultation at (888) 997-9956 or lawrence@klaymantoskes.com to discuss your recovery options. We do not collect attorney’s fees unless we obtain a financial recovery for you.
According to FINRA BrokerCheck, Keliikai Seto Ah Mook Castillo was terminated from UnionBanc Investment Services on July 24, 2023 due to allegations that he violated the firm’s policies and procedures by engaging in an unreported outside business activity and private securities transaction activities. Additionally, according to the disclosure, the firm’s research concluded that the activity had occurred, leading to Castillo’s employment being terminated.
FINRA Rule 3280 defines a private securities transaction as “any securities transaction outside the regular course or scope of an associated person’s employment with a member.”
“Selling away” in private securities transactions occurs when a broker or investment advisor engages in selling an investment to a customer that is not offered by the executing brokerage firm, and without the approval of his/her brokerage firm.
When brokers and financial advisers choose to offer their customers securities that are unapproved by their firm, they may be subject to FINRA sanctions. FINRA-regulated brokers and advisors are required to disclose outside business activities to regulators and their firms. Investors can review their broker’s outside business activities by using FINRA’s free Brokercheck tool.
Investors that suffered losses with Keliikai Castillo may have recovery options. Contact attorney Lawrence L. Klayman, Esq., at 888-997-9956 or lawrence@klaymantoskes.com for a free consultation to discuss legal options. We do not collect attorney’s fees unless we are able to obtain a financial recovery for you.
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