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Ernest Romer has been barred by FINRA
Update August, 2017: Michigan seeks cease and desist, intent to bar.
On August 16, 2017 the state of Michigan’s Securities Division issued a notice of intent to revoke the securities licensing of Ernest Romer and asked that a cease and desist order be issued.
The basis for the request concerns allegations that Romer liquidated funds in his customers’ accounts, then used the proceeds for personal expenses. The department of licensing and regulatory affairs action seeks to impose fines of over one million dollars on Romer based on alleged conduct which purportedly acted as a fraud in the sale(s) of securities.
The Michigan action follows on a bar issued by FINRA in July, 2017 for failing to respond to a FINRA investigation.
FINRA Rule 9552. Failure to Provide Information or Keep Information Current
This FINRA rule provides if a FINRA member fails to provide information or testimony requested or required by FINRA’s By-Laws or FINRA rules, or fails to keep his or her membership and supporting documents current, FINRA, after providing 21 days’ notice may suspend the FINRA membership of the person. If the suspension is not challenged within 90 days, FINRA may bar the individual.
Earlier, in January, 2017 Ernest Romer was discharged by his broker dealer CoreCap Investments for failing to disclose his outside business activities.
Registration and disciplinary history
In order to lawfully sell investments to the public, a registered rep must either be registered or exempt from registration. Ernest Romer was registered with:
Corecap Investments from October, 2012 to January, 2017
Leonard and Company from December, 2005 to July, 2012
According to FINRA’s CRD disclosure report, Ernest Romer has been the subject of five customer complaints and four regulatory investigations.
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