July 22, 2014

Former Broker With HSBC Securities in Miami Barred by FINRA

business man holding his head with text asking questions about stock broker misconduct

The Fort Lauderdale-based Soreide Law Group, (888) 760-6552, obtained the following summary of information from FINRA’s website, under “Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions, July, 2014.”

Ann Maria Ferrao (CRD #4481123, Miami, Florida)

was barred by FINRA for refusing to appear before FINRA and testify in an investigation into allegations that she misappropriated funds from her clients’ bank accounts. This was allegedly done for her personal benefit and the benefit of other clients.
FINRA's findings stated that Ann Ferrao told FINRA through her attorney that she would not appear to
testify.
(FINRA Case #2014040438401)

Ann Maria Ferrao was previously registered with the following securities firm(s):

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC. (CRD# 19585) - MIAMI, FL
07/2005 - 03/2014

ABN AMRO FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. (CRD# 20373) - CHICAGO, IL
11/2001 - 05/2004

The summary of information on FINRA's website ends here.

If you have experienced financial losses due to the recommendation of your broker/financial advisor call Fort Lauderdale based Soreide Law Group for a free consultation with an attorney at: (888) 760-6552.

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