FINRA Suspends Broker Tom Ottman

Tom Ottman, of Blaine, MN, a registered representative formerly with Feltl & Company and Advanced Advisor Group was suspended from FINRA membership for violations of Rule 9554.

FINRA Rule 9554. Failure to Comply with an Arbitration Award or Related Settlement or an Order of Restitution or Settlement Providing for Restitution

The rule provides that a registered representative or a firm that fails to comply with a FINRA arbitration award or a settlement agreement entered into as a result of a FINRA arbitration or mediation proceeding, shall have their license suspended 21 days after notice of the intent to suspend has been sent.  In March, 2016 Tom Ottman was suspended from FINRA membership for violating Rule 9554.

Tom Ottman’s registration and disciplinary history

In order to lawfully sell investments to the public, one must either be registered or exempt from registration.

Tom Ottman was registered with the following firms

10/2012 – 05/2016
ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC
09/2012 – 09/2012
BENJAMIN F. EDWARDS & COMPANY, INC.
10/2003 – 09/2012
FELTL & COMPANY (CRD# 6905)

 

According to FINRA’s CRD disclosure report, Tom Ottman has been the subject of  three customer complaints and one regulatory investigation.

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