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Firm Operations 8 - 13
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Firm Profile
This firm is classified as a corporation.
This firm was formed in Colorado on 10/17/1995.
Its fiscal year ends in December.
Mailing Address
1900 AVENUE OF THE STARS
SUITE 310
LOS ANGELES, CA 90067
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Position SHAREHOLDER
Position Start Date 11/1999
Percentage of Ownership 75% or more
Does this owner direct the Yes
management or policies of
the firm?
Position FINOP
Position Start Date 10/2016
Percentage of Ownership Less than 5%
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Direct Owners and Executive Officers (continued)
Percentage of Ownership Less than 5%
Does this owner direct the No
management or policies of
the firm?
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This section provides information relating to any indirect owners of the brokerage firm.
Indirect Owners
Legal Name & CRD# (if any): RAPPAPORT, RICHARD ALYN
1885122
Is this a domestic or foreign Individual
entity or an individual?
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This section provides information relating to any successions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions) involving the firm.
No information reported.
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licensed, the date the license became effective, and certain information about the firm's SEC registration.
This firm is currently registered with the SEC, 1 SRO and 53 U.S. states and territories.
Federal Regulator Status Date Effective
SEC Approved 07/15/1996
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Registrations (continued)
U.S. States & Status Date Effective U.S. States & Status Date Effective
Territories Territories
Alabama Approved 03/16/2000 North Carolina Approved 03/08/2000
Alaska Approved 02/07/2000 North Dakota Approved 04/25/2000
Arizona Approved 01/14/1999 Ohio Approved 03/10/2000
Arkansas Approved 03/10/2000 Oklahoma Approved 03/08/2000
California Approved 11/06/1998 Oregon Approved 03/17/1999
Colorado Approved 08/23/1996 Pennsylvania Approved 09/15/2000
Connecticut Approved 02/25/2000 Puerto Rico Approved 05/04/2007
Delaware Approved 04/05/2000 Rhode Island Approved 01/25/2000
District of Columbia Approved 03/16/2000 South Carolina Approved 03/08/2000
Florida Approved 09/22/2000 South Dakota Approved 01/10/2000
Georgia Approved 03/08/2000 Tennessee Approved 09/25/2000
Hawaii Approved 02/11/2002 Texas Approved 04/11/2000
Idaho Approved 02/01/2000 Utah Approved 01/05/2000
Illinois Approved 09/11/2000 Vermont Approved 04/20/2001
Indiana Approved 04/04/2000 Virgin Islands Approved 07/17/2018
Iowa Approved 02/07/2000 Virginia Approved 03/17/2000
Kansas Approved 04/05/2000 Washington Approved 04/09/1999
Kentucky Approved 03/23/2000 West Virginia Approved 02/03/2000
Louisiana Approved 02/04/2000 Wisconsin Approved 01/28/2000
Maine Approved 06/11/2001 Wyoming Approved 03/10/2000
Maryland Approved 02/07/2000
Massachusetts Approved 03/21/2000
Michigan Approved 01/11/2002
Minnesota Approved 05/01/2001
Mississippi Approved 04/12/2000
Missouri Approved 07/10/2002
Montana Approved 01/24/2000
Nebraska Approved 03/13/2000
Nevada Approved 10/28/1998
New Hampshire Approved 05/29/2001
New Jersey Approved 09/08/2000
New Mexico Approved 04/20/2000
New York Approved 05/05/2000
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Types of Business
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expects to be engaged in.
This firm currently conducts 11 types of businesses.
Types of Business
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Clearing Arrangements
This firm does not hold or maintain funds or securities or provide clearing services for other broker-dealer(s).
Introducing Arrangements
This firm does refer or introduce customers to other brokers and dealers.
Name: AXOS CLEARING LLC
CRD #: 117176
Business Address: 1200 LANDMARK CENTER
SUITE 800
OMAHA, NE 68102
Effective Date: 09/18/2012
Description: WESTPARK CAPITAL IS AN INTRODUCING BROKER DEALER TO AXOS
CLEARING LLC.
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Industry Arrangements
This firm does not have books or records maintained by a third party.
This firm does have accounts, funds, or securities maintained by a third party.
Name: AXOS CLEARING LLC
CRD #: 117176
Business Address: 1200 LANDMARK CENTER
SUITE 800
OMAHA, NE 68102
Effective Date: 09/18/2012
Description: AXOS CLEARING MAINTAINS ACCOUNTS FOR WESTPARK CAPITAL INC
This firm does have customer accounts, funds, or securities maintained by a third party.
Name: AXOS CLEARING LLC
CRD #: 117176
Business Address: 1200 LANDMARK CENTER
SUITE 800
OMAHA, NE 68102
Effective Date: 09/18/2012
Description: AXOS CLEARING LLC MAINTAINS ACCOUNTS FOR CLIENTS OF
WESTPARK CAPITAL INC
Control Persons/Financing
This firm does not have individuals who control its management or policies through agreement.
This firm does not have individuals who wholly or partly finance the firm's business.
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Organization Affiliates
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advisory, or banking business.
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report.
Pending Final On Appeal
Regulatory Event 0 12 0
Arbitration N/A 2 N/A
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Disclosure 1 of 12
Reporting Source: Regulator
Current Status: Final
Allegations: ON 09/16/2021, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION ("OFFICE")
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ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT
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Resolution: Order
Resolution Date: 09/16/2021
Does the order constitute a No
final order based on
violations of any laws or
regulations that prohibit
fraudulent, manipulative, or
deceptive conduct?
Sanctions Ordered: Monetary/Fine $10,000.00
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction Details: ON 09/16/2021, THE OFFICE ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE
STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WHEREBY WESTPARK NEITHER
ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE OFFICE'S FINDINGS BUT AGREED TO CEASE
AND DESIST FROM FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER 517, F.S. AND TO
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PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $10,000.00.WESTPARK SHALL BE JOINTLY
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Principal Sanction(s)/Relief
Sought:
Other Sanction(s)/Relief
Sought:
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Current Status: Final
Allegations: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED
TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT REPORTED
ROES WITH INACCURATE REPORTING EXCEPTION CODES, INACCURATE
ORDER RECEIPT TIMES, INACCURATE CAPACITY CODES, AND/OR
INACCURATE ACCOUNT TYPE CODES. THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE
FIRM ALSO TRANSMITTED ROES TO OATS THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN
SUBMITTED TO OATS. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM
PROVIDED WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO CUSTOMERS THAT DISCLOSED ITS
INACCURATE CAPACITY. SPECIFICALLY, THE FIRM DISCLOSED
INACCURATE CAPACITY CODES OF PRINCIPAL FOR ORDERS THAT WERE
EXECUTED IN AN AGENCY CAPACITY FOR TRADES THAT WERE BOOKED
INTO THE FIRM'S INVENTORY ACCOUNT. THE FINDINGS ALSO INCLUDED
THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM, INCLUDING WSPS, REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE SEC AND FINRA RULES REGARDING OATS
REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE ON CUSTOMER CONFIRMATIONS. THE FIRM
'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING ITS WSPS, DID NOT INCLUDE A
REVIEW OF THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION IT SUBMITTED TO OATS.
ONCE IMPLEMENTED, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM RELIED ON
REVIEWS THAT WOULD NOT HAVE DETECTED THE MAJORITY OF THE
INSTANCES WHERE THE FIRM SUBMITTED INACCURATE OR IMPROPER
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REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE ON CUSTOMER CONFIRMATIONS. THE FIRM
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'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM, INCLUDING ITS WSPS, DID NOT INCLUDE A
REVIEW OF THE ACCURACY OF INFORMATION IT SUBMITTED TO OATS.
ONCE IMPLEMENTED, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISORY SYSTEM RELIED ON
REVIEWS THAT WOULD NOT HAVE DETECTED THE MAJORITY OF THE
INSTANCES WHERE THE FIRM SUBMITTED INACCURATE OR IMPROPER
ORDER INFORMATION TO OATS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FIRM'S WSPS
PERTAINING TO CUSTOMER CONFIRMATIONS NOTED THAT IT WOULD
REVIEW THE CLEARING FIRM CONFIRMATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE
PROPER DISCLOSURES APPEARED ON THE CONFIRMATIONS, BUT IT DID
NOT INCLUDE A REVIEW TO DETERMINE IF THE DISCLOSURES WERE
ACCURATE.
Initiated By: FINRA
Date Initiated: 06/26/2020
Docket/Case Number: 2015047727501
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Current Status: Final
Allegations: WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE FINDINGS, THE FIRM CONSENTED
TO THE SANCTIONS AND TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS THAT IT FAILED TO
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SYSTEM OF SUPERVISION REASONABLY
DESIGNED TO SUPERVISE ITS BUSINESS IN COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE
OBLIGATIONS (CMOS). THE FINDINGS STATED THAT THE FIRM'S WSPS DID
NOT ADDRESS CMO SUITABILITY, RISK FACTORS, RECOMMENDATIONS OR
SUPERVISION, AND THEREFORE, PROVIDED INSUFFICIENT GUIDANCE.
WESTPARK'S WSPS ALSO FAILED TO ADEQUATELY SPECIFY THAT
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS MUST BE OFFERED TO CUSTOMERS PRIOR TO
THE PURCHASE OF CMOS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE FIRM'S SYSTEM OF
SUPERVISION, INCLUDING ITS WSPS, WAS NOT REASONABLY DESIGNED
TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE SECURITIES LAWS,
REGULATIONS AND RULES GOVERNING THIS LINE OF THE FIRM'S
BUSINESS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM'S SUPERVISION AND COMPLIANCE
STAFF HAD A LIMITED AND INSUFFICIENT OVERALL UNDERSTANDING OF
CMOS. THE FINDINGS ALSO STATED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO
ADEQUATELY IMPLEMENT ITS WRITTEN PROCEDURES. THE FIRM SHOULD
HAVE EVALUATED CMOS PRIOR TO ANY RECOMMENDATIONS OR SALES,
YET IT CONDUCTED NO REVIEW OR ANALYSIS OF CMOS PRIOR TO
PERMITTING ITS REPRESENTATIVES TO SELL CMOS THAT ADDRESSED
THE CRITERIA AND CONSIDERATIONS IDENTIFIED IN ITS WSPS. THE FIRM
ALSO TOOK NO STEPS TO ENSURE PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE OR OFFER
TRAINING TO FIRM REPRESENTATIVES AND SUPERVISORS ON CMOS, OR
TO INCREASE SCRUTINY OF THE SUITABILITY OF SUCH PRODUCTS, AS
OUTLINED IN ITS WSPS. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS
OWN WRITTEN PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE APPROVAL AND
SUPERVISION OF COMPLEX PRODUCTS IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SALES
OF CMOS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM'S HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION WAS
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OUTLINED IN ITS WSPS. AS A RESULT, THE FIRM FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS
OWN WRITTEN PROCEDURES CONCERNING THE APPROVAL AND
SUPERVISION OF COMPLEX PRODUCTS IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SALES
OF CMOS. IN ADDITION, THE FIRM'S HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION WAS
LIMITED TO GENERIC TOPICS, WHICH WERE FREQUENTLY DISMISSED BY
IT AS INAPPLICABLE. THIS APPROACH WAS UNREASONABLE. THE
FINDINGS ALSO INCLUDED THAT THE FIRM FAILED TO OFFER CMO
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO RETAIL INVESTORS PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST
CMO PURCHASES MADE. THE FIRM DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE WSPS IN
PLACE THAT MADE CLEAR THIS REQUIREMENT OR DESIGNATED
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING THE OFFERING OF SUCH MATERIALS.
CONSEQUENTLY, THE FIRM TOOK INADEQUATE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT
SUCH MATERIALS WERE OFFERED. INSTEAD, THE CUSTOMERS WHO
PURCHASED CMOS WERE SENT MATERIALS, ONLY AFTER THEIR FIRST
PURCHASES, BY THE FIRM'S CLEARING FIRM.
Initiated By: FINRA
Date Initiated: 12/22/2017
Docket/Case Number: 2016051690101
Resolution: Consent
Resolution Date: 03/03/2017
Does the order constitute a No
final order based on
violations of any laws or
regulations that prohibit
fraudulent, manipulative, or
deceptive conduct?
Sanctions Ordered: Censure
Monetary/Fine $25,000.00
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction Details: PERMANENTLY ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED FROM VIOLATING 409.4-412
AND 409.4-406.
SHALL MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE WSP.
RESPONDENTS PAYMENT OF $7,000 IS SUSPENDED, IF $18,000 IS PAID ON
SCHEDULE
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Current Status: Final
Allegations: RESPONDENTS FILED AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION
AND FAILED TO PROMPTLY UPDATE APPLICATION INFORMATION THAT HAD
BECOME INACCURATE, IN VIOLATION OF 409.4-412(D)(1) AND 409.4-406(B)
Initiated By: MISSOURI
Date Initiated: 03/03/2017
Docket/Case Number: AP-17-02
Resolution: Consent
Resolution Date: 03/03/2017
Sanctions Ordered: Censure
Monetary/Fine $25,000.00
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction Details: PERMANENTLY ENJOINED AND RESTRAINED FROM VIOLATING 409.4-412
AND 409.4-406. SHALL MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE WSP. RESPONDENTS
PAYMENT OF $7,000 IS SUSPENDED, IF $18,000 IS PAID ON SCHEDULE
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Reporting Source: Regulator
Current Status: Final
Allegations: WESTPARK ALLOWED AN INDIVIDUAL TO CONTINUE TO ACT AS AN AGENT
IN CONNECTION WITH THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF SECURITIES TO
CERTAIN NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS AFTER HIS REGISTRATION WAS
REVOKED. WESTPARK FAILED TO FOLLOW ITS OWN WRITTEN
SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES REGARDING ADDRESS
CHANGES. WESTPARK FAILED TO REASONABLY SUPERVISE AN AGENT TO
DETECT AND PREVENT HIS UNREGISTERED ACTIVITIES IN NEW JERSEY.
Initiated By: NEW JERSEY BUREAU OF SECURITIES
Date Initiated: 03/24/2014
Docket/Case Number: N/A
URL for Regulatory Action:
Principal Product Type: No Product
Other Product Type(s):
Principal Sanction(s)/Relief Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Sought:
Other Sanction(s)/Relief
Sought:
Resolution: Consent
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Resolution: Consent
Resolution Date: 03/24/2014
Does the order constitute a No
final order based on
violations of any laws or
regulations that prohibit
fraudulent, manipulative, or
deceptive conduct?
Sanctions Ordered: Monetary/Fine $50,000.00
Other Sanctions Ordered: 1. PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF THIS CONSENT ORDER, WESTPARK RETAINED
THE COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE A REVIEW OF WESTPARK'S
COMPLIANCE AND SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE
AND SUPERVISORY SUPPORT. WESTPARK SHALL CONTINUE TO RETAIN
THIS OR ANOTHER COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT, NOT OBJECTIONABLE TO
THE BUREAU TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES DESCRIBED FOR NO LESS THAN
TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER, UNLESS OTHERWISE
ORDERED BY THE BUREAU; AND FURTHER
2. IN THE EVENT THAT THE COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT IS NO LONGER
RETAINED BY WESTPARK, WESTPARK WILL NOTIFY THE BUREAU WITHIN
TEN BUSINESS DAYS OF THE TERMINATION AND PROVIDE THE
NAME OF THE NEW COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT; AND FURTHER
3. WESTPARK SHALL RETAIN THE SERVICES OF A NEW JERSEY
CONSULTANT, NOT OBJECTIONABLE TO THE BUREAU TO REVIEW AND
REPORT ON THE NEW JERSEY SALES AND SUPERVISORY ACTIVITIES FOR
A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THIS
ORDER, UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED BY THE BUREAU; AND FURTHER
4. IN THE EVENT THAT THE NEW JERSEY CONSULTANT IS NO LONGER
RETAINED BY WESTPARK, ESTPARK WILL NOTIFY THE BUREAU WITHIN
FIVE BUSINESS DAYS OF THE TERMINATION AND PROVIDE THE AME OF
THE PROPOSED NEW JERSEY CONSULTANT, NOT OBJECTIONABLE TO THE
BUREAU; AND FURTHER
5. WESTPARK SHALL MAINTAIN FOR TEN (10) YEARS COPIES OF ALL
RECOMMENDATIONS, REPORTS O OTHER CORRESPONDENCE FROM
BOTH THE COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT AND THE NJ CONSULTANT AND
SHALL PROVIDE SUCH COPIES UPON REQUEST FROM ANY SECURITIES
REGULATOR.
Sanction Details: WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC. IS HEREBY ASSESSED A CIVIL MONETARY
PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 OF WHICH $20,000 IS PERMANENTLY
SUSPENDED.
Regulator Statement WESTPARK CAPITAL PERMITTED A BROKER TO CONDUCT FINANCIAL
TRANSACTIONS FOR NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS WHEN HE WAS NOT
REGISTERED WITH THE BUREAU AS AN AGENT OF WESTPARK CAPITAL.
SPECIFICALLY, THE AGENT CONDUCTED FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS FOR
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Current Status: Final
Allegations: THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY ALLEGED THAT REPRESENTATIVE HARRY
DATYS CONTINUED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH NEW JERSEY
RESIDENTS BETWEEN MAY 15 2008 - AUGUEST 2012 AFTER THE BEREU
REVOKED HIS REGISTRATION
Initiated By: NEW JERSEY BUREAU OF SECURITIES
Date Initiated: 03/24/2014
Docket/Case Number:
Resolution: Consent
Resolution Date: 03/24/2014
Sanctions Ordered: Monetary/Fine $50,000.00
Other Sanctions Ordered: 1. PRIOR TO THE ENTRY OF THIS CONSENT ORDER, WESTPARK RETAINED
THE COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE A REVIEW OF WESTPARK'S
COMPLIANCE AND SUPERVISORY SYSTEM AND TO PROVIDE COMPLIANCE
AND SUPERVISORY SUPPORT. WESTPARK SHALL CONTINUE TO RETAIN
THIS OR ANOTHER COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT, NOT OBJECTIONABLE TO
THE BUREAU TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES DESCRIBED FOR NO LESS THAN
TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER, UNLESS OTHERWISE
ORDERED BY THE BUREAU; AND FURTHER 2. IN THE EVENT THAT THE
COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT IS NO LONGER RETAINED BY WESTPARK,
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THE BUREAU TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES DESCRIBED FOR NO LESS THAN
TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER, UNLESS OTHERWISE
ORDERED BY THE BUREAU; AND FURTHER 2. IN THE EVENT THAT THE
COMPLIANCE CONSULTANT IS NO LONGER RETAINED BY WESTPARK,
WESTPARK WILL NOTIFY THE BUREAU WITHIN TEN BUSINESS DAYS OF
THE TERMINATION AND PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE NEW COMPLIANCE
CONSULTANT; AND FURTHER 3. WESTPARK SHALL RETAIN THE SERVICES
OF A NEW JERSEY CONSULTANT, NOT OBJECTIONABLE TO THE BUREAU
TO REVIEW AND REPORT ON THE NEW JERSEY SALES AND SUPERVISORY
ACTIVITIES FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN TWO YEARS FROM THE
DATE OF THIS ORDER, UNLESS OTHERWISE ORDERED BY THE BUREAU;
AND FURTHER 4. IN THE EVENT THAT THE NEW JERSEY CONSULTANT IS
NO LONGER RETAINED BY WESTPARK, ESTPARK WILL NOTIFY THE
BUREAU WITHIN FIVE BUSINESS DAYS OF THE TERMINATION AND
PROVIDE THE AME OF THE PROPOSED NEW JERSEY CONSULTANT, NOT
OBJECTIONABLE TO THE BUREAU; AND FURTHER 5. WESTPARK SHALL
MAINTAIN FOR TEN (10) YEARS COPIES OF ALL RECOMMENDATIONS,
REPORTS O OTHER CORRESPONDENCE FROM BOTH THE COMPLIANCE
CONSULTANT AND THE NJ CONSULTANT AND SHALL PROVIDE SUCH
COPIES UPON REQUEST FROM ANY SECURITIES REGULATOR.
Sanction Details: CONSENT ORDER, WHICH PROVIDED FOR THE PAYMENT OF A FINE OF
$50,000 ON 03/24/2014 IN WHICH $20,000 WAS WAIVED DUE TO THE FIRMS
COOPERATION .
Firm Statement THE NEW JERSEY BUREAU OF SECURITIES INITIATED DISCUSSIONS WITH
THE FIRM IN MAY 2012 REGARDING SALES ACTIVITIES OF A REGISTERED
REPRESENTATIVE (FROM 2008-2012). SUCH ACTIVITIES INVOLVED
CERTAIN NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS WHO ALSO HAD ADDRESSES IN NEW
YORK. THE RESULT OF THOSE DISCUSSIONS WAS THE FIRM AGREED TO
ENTER INTO A CONSENT ORDER, WHICH PROVIDED FOR THE PAYMENT OF
A FINE OF $50,000 IN WHICH $20,000 WAS WAIVED DUE TO THE FIRMS
COOPERATION. EXTENDED LIMITED AUTHORIZATIONS FOR THE
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE TO CONTINUE TO TRANSACT BUSINESS
WITH CERTAIN NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS WHO HAVE ADDRESSES IN NEW
YORK WITHOUT REGISTRATION AS AN AGENT IN THE STATE OF NEW
JERSEY, AS LONG AS THE COMMUNICATION TAKES PLACE WHILE THE
CLIENT IS NOT IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
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Reporting Source: Regulator
Current Status: Final
Allegations: ON 06/15/2012, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION ("OFFICE")
ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT
AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF WESTPARK CAPITAL, LLC ("WESTPARK")
AND WILLIAM A MORGAN ("MORGAN")THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
(PERIODS COVERING NOVEMBER 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 2008) AND ANTI
MONEY LAUNDERING ("AML") PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (PERIODS
COVERING MARCH 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 2007). WESTPARK AND
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ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT
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AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF WESTPARK CAPITAL, LLC ("WESTPARK")
AND WILLIAM A MORGAN ("MORGAN")THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
(PERIODS COVERING NOVEMBER 2005 TO SEPTEMBER 2008) AND ANTI
MONEY LAUNDERING ("AML") PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (PERIODS
COVERING MARCH 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 2007). WESTPARK AND
MORGAN NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS BUT
CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS BY THE OFFICE. THE OFFICE
FOUND THAT WESTPARK A.) FAILED TO MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED BOOKS
AND RECORDS DURING THE EXAM PERIOD OF JUNE 1, 2006 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND B.) WESTPARK AND MORGAN FAILED TO
IMPLEMENT THE FIRM'S AML COMPLIANCE PROGRAM, FAILED TO
MONITOR AND ANALYZE POTENTIALLY SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS, AND
FAILED TO PROPERLY IMPLEMENT THE INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT OF
THE FIRM'S AML.
Initiated By: FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION ("OFFICE")
Date Initiated: 06/15/2012
Docket/Case Number: 0483-S-4/10
URL for Regulatory Action:
Principal Product Type: No Product
Other Product Type(s):
Principal Sanction(s)/Relief Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Sought:
Other Sanction(s)/Relief
Sought:
Resolution: Order
Resolution Date: 06/15/2012
Does the order constitute a No
final order based on
violations of any laws or
regulations that prohibit
fraudulent, manipulative, or
deceptive conduct?
Sanctions Ordered: Monetary/Fine $59,125.00
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction Details: ON 06/15/2012, THE OFFICE ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE
STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WHEREBY WESTPARK AND
MORGAN NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE OFFICE'S FINDINGS BUT
AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER
517, F.S. AND TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $59,125.00.WESTPARK
AND MORGAN SHALL BE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR PAYMENT
OF THE FINE.
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Reporting Source: Firm
Current Status: Final
Allegations: ON 06/15/2012, THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION ("OFFICE")
ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE STIPULATION AND CONSENT
AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF WESTPARK CAPITAL, LLC ("WESTPARK")
AND WILLIAM A MORGAN ("MORGAN") THE CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
(PERIODS COVERING NOVEMBER 2005 TO SEPTEMEBER 2008) AND ANTI
MONEY LAUNDERING ("AML") PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (PERIODS
COVERING MARCH 2006 THROUGH OCTOBER 2007)WESTPARK AND
MORGAN NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE FINDINGS BUT
CONSENTED TO THE ENTRY OF FINDINGS BY THE OFFICE. THE OFFICE
FOUND THAT WESTPARK A.) FAILED TO MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED BOOKS
AND RECORDS DURING THE EXAM PERIOD OF JUNE 1, 2006 THROUGH
DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND B.) WESTPARK AND MORGAN FAILED TO
IMPLEMENT THE FIRMS AML COMPLIANCE PROGRAM, FAILED TO MONITOR
AND ANALYZE POTENTIALLY SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS, AND FAILED TO
PROPERLY IMPLEMENT THE INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT OF THE FIRM'S
AML.
Initiated By: FLORIDA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
Date Initiated: 06/15/2012
Docket/Case Number: 0483-S-4/10
Resolution: Order
Resolution Date: 06/15/2012
Sanctions Ordered: Monetary/Fine $59,125.00
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction Details: ON 06/15/2012, THE OFFICE ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE
STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WHEREBY WESTPARK AND
MORGAN NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE OFFICE'S FINDING BUT
AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER
517, F.S. AND TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $59,125.00 WESTPARK
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ON 06/15/2012, THE OFFICE ENTERED A FINAL ORDER ADOPTING THE
STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT WHEREBY WESTPARK AND
MORGAN NEITHER ADMITTED NOR DENIED THE OFFICE'S FINDING BUT
AGREED TO CEASE AND DESIST FROM FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER
517, F.S. AND TO PAY AN ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $59,125.00 WESTPARK
AND MORGAN SHALL BE JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR PAYMENT
OF THE FINE.
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Reporting Source: Regulator
Current Status: Final
Allegations: WESTPARK CAPITAL, INC. FAILED TO PAY ARBITRATION FEES ASSESSED IN
FINRA ARBITRATION CASE 09-04244.
Initiated By: FINRA
Date Initiated: 09/29/2011
Docket/Case Number: 09-04244
Resolution: Other
Resolution Date: 10/21/2011
Does the order constitute a No
final order based on
violations of any laws or
regulations that prohibit
fraudulent, manipulative, or
deceptive conduct?
Sanctions Ordered: Suspension
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction Details: PURSUANT TO FINRA RULE 9553, RESPONDENT WESTPARK CAPITAL'S
FINRA MEMBERSHIP IS SUSPENDED AS OF OCTOBER 21, 2011 FOR
FAILURE TO PAY ARBITRATION FEES. SUSPENSION LIFTED OCTOBER 31,
2011.
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Resolution: Other
Resolution Date: 10/21/2011
Sanctions Ordered: Suspension
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction Details: THE FIRM WAS SUSPENDED FOR FAILURE TO PAY FINRA ARBITRATION
FEES PRIOR TO THE STATED DUE DATE OF 10/21/2011. PAYMENT WAS
SENT BUT NOT RECEIVED. ONCE PAYMENT WAS RECEIVED BY FINRA ON
10/31/2011 THE SUSPENSION WAS LIFTED.
Firm Statement THE FIRM WAS SUSPENDED FOR FAILURE TO PAY FINRA ARBITRATION
FEES PRIOR TO THE STATED DUE DATE OF 10/21/2011. PAYMENT WAS
SENT BUT NOT RECEIVED. ONCE PAYMENT WAS RECEIVED BY FINRA ON
10/31/2011 THE SUSPENSION WAS LIFTED.
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Reporting Source: Regulator
Current Status: Final
Allegations: NASD RULES 2110, 3010(A): THE FIRM, ACTING THROUGH REGISTERED
PRINCIPALS, FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. THE DEFICIENT SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM LED TO THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES: INADEQUATE
HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION; INADEQUATE MONITORING FOR UNSUITABLY
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PRINCIPALS, FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY
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SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. THE DEFICIENT SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM LED TO THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES: INADEQUATE
HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION; INADEQUATE MONITORING FOR UNSUITABLY
EXCESSIVE TRADING; NO SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING FAIRNESS OF
MARKUPS; AND UNQUALIFIED SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL.
Initiated By: FINRA
Date Initiated: 03/31/2010
Docket/Case Number: 2007007400504
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Reporting Source: Firm
Current Status: Final
Allegations: ALLEGATIONS DESCRIBED IN FINRA REGULATORY ACTION CASE #
2007007400504 U6 FILING OCCURRENCE ID # 1503440. VIOLATION OF
NASD RULES 210, 3010(A): THE FIRM ACTING THROUGH REGISTERED
PRINCIPALS, FAILED TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICAPBLE RULES AND REGULATIONS. THE DEFICIENT SUPERVISORY
SYSTEM LED TO THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES: INADEQUATE
HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION; INADEQUATE MONITORING FOR UNSUITABLY
EXCESSIVE TRADING; NO SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING OF MARKUPS; AND
QUALIFIED SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL.
Initiated By: FINRA
Date Initiated: 03/31/2010
Docket/Case Number: 2007007400504
Resolution: Consent
Resolution Date: 09/29/2008
Does the order constitute a No
final order based on
violations of any laws or
regulations that prohibit
fraudulent, manipulative, or
deceptive conduct?
Sanctions Ordered: Monetary/Fine $15,000.00
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction Details: WESTPARK FAILED TO NOTIFY THE BUREAU OF SUPERVISORY
PERSONNEL CHANGES FOR AN AGENT ON A HEIGHTENED SUPERVISION,
AND FAILED TO NOTIFY THE BUREAU OF ACTIONS BY THE COLORADO
DIVISION OF SECURITIES, THE CIVIL LITIGATION BY A TEXAS CUSTOMER
OR THE NEW JERSEY CUSTOMER COMPLAINT FOR THE SAME AGENT AS
REQUIRED BY THE AGREEMENT.
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Current Status: Final
Allegations:
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Resolution: Order
Resolution Date: 09/29/2008
Sanctions Ordered: Monetary/Fine $15,000.00
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction Details: WESTPARK FAILED TO NOTIFY THE NEW JERSEY BUREAU OF SECURITIES
OF PERSONAL CHANGES FOE AND AGENT ON A HEIGHTENED SUPERVION
AGREEMENT. IT FAILED TO NOTIFY THE NEW JERSEY BUREAU OF
SECURITIES OF ACTIONS BY THE COLORADO DIVISION OF SECURITIES,
THE CIVIL LITIGATION BY A TEXAS CUSTOMER, OR OF A NEW JERSEY
CUSTOMER COMPLAINT FOR THE AGENT AS REQUIRED BY THE
HEIGHTENED SUPERVION AGREEMENT.
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Reporting Source: Regulator
Current Status: Final
Allegations: NASD RULES 2110, 3010(A) AND (B) - RESPONDENT FAILED TO ESTABLISH,
MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR WRITTEN
PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL
DID NOT ACT IN A PRINCIPAL CAPACITY DURING A SUSPENSION PERIOD.
Initiated By: NASD
Date Initiated: 10/12/2006
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Reporting Source: Firm
Current Status: Final
Allegations: NASD RULE 2110, 3010(A) AND (B) - RESPONDENT FAILED TO ESTABLISH ,
MAINTAIN AND ENFORCE A SUPERVISORY SYSTEM OR WRITTEN
PROCEDURES REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT AN INDIVIDUAL
DID NOT ACT IN A PRINCIPAL CAPACITY DURING A SUSPENSION PERIOD IN
2004.
Initiated By: NASD
Date Initiated: 10/12/2006
Docket/Case Number: E022004062801
Principal Sanction(s)/Relief
Sought:
Other Sanction(s)/Relief
Sought:
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Reporting Source: Firm
Current Status: Final
Allegations: RESPONDENT MEMBER ACCEPTED ORDERS TO SELL SHARES OF STOCK
FROM PUBLIC CUSTOMERS AND FAILED TO ANNOTATE AN AFFIRMATIVE
DETERMINATION THAT THE FIRM WOULD RECEIVE DELIVERY OF THE
SECURITIES ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMER OR THAT THE FIRM COULD
BORROW THE SECURITY ON BEHALF OF THE CUSTOMER FOR DELIVERY
BY SETTLEMENT DATE. RESPONDENT MEMBER EXECUTED SHORT SALES
AND FAILED TO PROPERLY MARK THE ORDER TICKETS AS SHORT SALES.
RESPONDENT FAILED TO PRESERVE FIVE (5) ORDER TICKETS FOR THE
REQUIRED 3 YEARS, THE FIRST 2 YEARS IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE.
Initiated By: NASD
Date Initiated: 10/13/2005
Docket/Case Number: 20042000073-01
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Current Status: Final
Allegations: NASD RULES 2110, 2210(B)(1) AND (2), 2210(D)(1)(A) AND (B), 2210(D)(2)(B),
2210(D)(2)(B)(I), 2210(D)(2)(B)(I)(B), 2210(D)(2)(K), 2711(H)(1),(4),(7),(9) AND
(10), 2711(I), 3010 - RESPONDENT ISSUED RESEARCH REPORTS ON OTCBB
TRADED ISSUERS THAT OMITTED MATERIAL FACTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
AND DID NOT CONTAIN ADEQUATE DISCLOSURE OF RISKS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE PRICE TARGET AND THE FIRM KNEW OR HAD REASON TO KNOW
THAT THE STATEMENTS AND CLAIMS WERE UNWARRANTED,
EXAGGERATED, FALSE, OR MISLEADING; DID NOT HAVE A REASONABLE
BASIS FOR RECOMMENDING THE ISSUERS AS A "STRONG BUY" OR "BUY";
ISSUED RESEARCH REPORTS CONTAINING A CHART COMPARING PRICE
STRUCTURES AND TABLES SHOWING PRICE AND EARNINGS
INFORMATION WITHOUT PROVIDING SOURCES FOR THE CHART AND
INFORMATION;ISSUED RESEARCH REPORTS THAT DID NOT HAVE A
REASONABLE BASIS FOR A RECOMMENDATION AS A "STRONG BUY"; DID
NOT HAVE A REASONABLE BASIS FOR A TARGET PRICE, AND FAILED TO
DISCLOSE THAT HE OWNED STOCK AND WARRANTS IN THE ISSUER;
ISSUED A RESEARCH REPORT THAT DID NOT MAKE ALL DISCLOSURES
REQUIRED BY NASD AND DID NOT MAKE ALL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY
NASD ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE RESEARCH REPORT; FAILED TO HAVE
A PRINICPAL INITIAL RESEARCH REPORTS AS EVIDENCE OF SUPERVISORY
REVIEW BEFORE THE FIRM RELEASED THE REPORTS, FAILED TO MANTAIN
COPIES OF THE RESEARCH REPORTS IN SEPARATE FILES; AND FAILED TO
ADOPT AND IMPLEMENT WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES
REASONABLY DESIGNED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NASD RULE 2711.
Initiated By: NASD
Date Initiated: 11/21/2003
Docket/Case Number: CAF030062
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Reporting Source: Regulator
Type of Event: ARBITRATION
Allegations: ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-BRCH OF FIDUCIARY DT; ACCOUNT RELATED-FAILURE
TO SUPERVISE; ACCOUNT RELATED-MARGIN CALLS; ACCOUNT RELATED-
NEGLIGENCE
Arbitration Forum: FINRA
Case Initiated: 07/21/2009
Case Number: 09-04244
Disputed Product Type: OTHER TYPES OF SECURITIES
Sum of All Relief Requested: $400,000.00
Disposition: AWARD AGAINST PARTY
Disposition Date: 12/29/2010
Sum of All Relief Awarded: $585,000.00
There may be a non-monetary award associated with this arbitration.
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Reporting Source: Regulator
Type of Event: ARBITRATION
Allegations: ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-BRCH OF FIDUCIARY DT; ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-
CHURNING; ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-ELDER ABUSE; ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-
FRAUD; ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-MANIPULATION; ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-
MISREPRESENTATION; ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-OMISSION OF FACTS;
ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-SUITABILITY; ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-UNAUTHORIZED
TRADING; ACCOUNT ACTIVITY-VIOLATE OF BLUE SKY LWS; ACCOUNT
RELATED-BREACH OF CONTRACT; ACCOUNT RELATED-FAILURE TO
SUPERVISE; ACCOUNT RELATED-NEGLIGENCE
Arbitration Forum: FINRA
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