Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck reveals disciplinary actions involving securities broker Cladius Olaniran Tokunboh [CRD: 6058294, Lewisville, Texas]. Tokunboh worked for TIAA-CREF Individual and Institutional Services LLC from July 28, 2015, to July 14, 2022. FINRA investigated Tokunboh for potential undisclosed outside business activities during his employment at TIAA-CREF. Keep reading to learn more about the actions taken by FINRA.
FINRA Bars Cladius Tokunboh for Failing to Provide Testimony
On December 20, 2023, FINRA issued a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (No. 2022075617701) barring Cladius Tokunboh from being a securities broker or holding other securities positions with FINRA-member firms. Under FINRA Rule 8210, Tokunboh was required to provide testimony. However, on December 13, 2023, he confirmed that he would not appear or cooperate at any point during the investigation. By refusing to testify about his potential outside business activities, Tokunboh violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010, which ultimately led to his ban from the securities industry.
TIAA-CREF Discharged Cladius Tokunboh for Alleged Outside Business Activities
TIAA-CREF Individual and Institutional Services LLC disaffiliated with Cladius Tokunboh on July 14, 2022, citing allegations that Tokunboh failed to disclose his involvement in outside business activities.
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