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John Ezmat was suspended then barred by FINRA
John Ezmat, a registered representative from Oakland, New Jersey, formerly with AXA Advisors in Verona, NJ was barred from FINRA membership as a result of refusing to cooperate with a FINRA investigation. He was later barred by the organization.
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.
In December, 2016 John Ezmat was suspended from FINRA membership for violating Rule 9552.
John Ezmat’s registration and disciplinary history
In order to lawfully sell investments to the public, one must either be registered or exempt from registration.
John Ezmat was registered with AXA Advisors from February, 2001 to March, 2016.
According to FINRA’s CRD disclosure report, John Ezmat has been the subject of one customer complaint and one regulatory investigation.
FINRA is the primary regulator for broker dealers and registered representatives in the United States. FINRA’s role is to promulgate standards and practices for the brokerage industry and to ensure compliance with its rules by licensed entities and individuals.
FINRA has two primary means to ensure compliance with the securities laws ; by means of an enforcement unit that investigates and disciplines wrongdoing, and through the establishment of an arbitration forum where investors can resolve disputes against broker dealers. FINRA’s arbitration forum, FINRA Dispute Resolution Inc. is the largest arbitration forum in the country for resolving investor disputes, and typically processes over 10,000 filings annually.
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