FINRA barred securities broker Anthony Tianfeng Cheng (also known as Tony Cheng) [CRD: 6242405, San Jose, California], based on public information located on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Anthony Cheng worked for Ameritas Investment Company LLC from April 2, 2015, to May 22, 2025. Keep reading to discover more about the regulatory disclosure involving this securities broker.
Evidently, on February 2, 2026, FINRA issued Case: 2025087880501 sanctioning Anthony Cheng for infractions. Specifically, Cheng was barred from associating with any FINRA member in all capacities. Notably, FINRA alleged that Cheng refused to provide information and documents requested in connection with an investigation into possible undisclosed outside business activities while registered with Ameritas Investment Company LLC.
According to FINRA’s Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent, FINRA began investigating after receiving a regulatory tip. On December 16, 2025, FINRA sent Cheng a request under FINRA Rule 8210 seeking documents and information, including financial records that may have related to outside business activities. FINRA Rule 8210 requires securities brokers to provide information during an investigation, and Rule 2010 requires brokers to observe high ethical standards.
FINRA found that Cheng acknowledged receiving the request but stated on January 22, 2026, that he would not produce the requested materials. By refusing to comply, FINRA determined that he violated Rules 8210 and 2010, resulting in a bar from the securities industry.
On May 22, 2025, Ameritas Investment Company LLC filed a Form U5 stating that it discharged Cheng for failing to follow firm policies regarding a private securities transaction, also known as selling away, and an unreported outside business activity.
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