Nicholas Armellino Barred By FINRA, Tied To GMS Group Investor Excessive Trading Complaint

FINRA sanctioned securities broker Nicholas Michael Armellino [CRD: 3189691, Jersey City, New Jersey], and investors complained about him, according to public information on Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. It appears that Armellino worked for GMS Group from May 10, 2007, to May 23, 2025. See below to learn more about the disclosures involving this securities broker.

FINRA Sanctioned Armellino For Testimony Refusal

Notably, on May 20, 2025, FINRA issued Case 2021070929501 sanctioning Nicholas Armellino for infractions. Specifically, Armellino was permanently barred. FINRA alleged that Armellino refused to appear for on-the-record testimony.

According to FINRA, the regulatory action began with a regulatory tip that led to a broader investigation. FINRA Rule 8210 allows FINRA to require testimony from individuals associated with member firms during an investigation. FINRA stated that although Armellino initially complied with its requests, he later stopped cooperating. On March 31, 2025, FINRA sent him a formal request to appear for on-the-record testimony, but he informed FINRA through his attorney on April 1, 2025, that he would not appear at any time.

Because he declined to provide the requested testimony, FINRA determined that Armellino violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010. As a result, FINRA imposed a permanent bar preventing Armellino from associating with any FINRA member in any capacity.

GMS Group Investor Accused Nicholas Armellino Of Excessive Trading And Unsuitable Leveraging

Also, a GMS Group client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 11-03887 about Nicholas Armellino. Mainly, the client alleged that Armellino engaged in excessive trading and used unsuitable leveraging. For this reason, the client allegedly incurred damages associated with corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and stocks. Consequently, on September 13, 2012, GMS Group settled this matter by paying the client $63,500 in damages.

GMS Group Investor Accused Armellino Of Unsuitable Recommendations And Misrepresentations

Evidently, a GMS Group client filed FINRA Arbitration No. 10-03207 about Nicholas Armellino. Primarily, the client alleged that Armellino made unsuitable recommendations and misrepresentations. Because of this, the client allegedly experienced damages linked to municipal bonds and stocks. Therefore, on February 13, 2012, GMS Group settled this matter by paying the client $10,500 in damages.

Did You Sustain Losses Because Of Financial Advisor / Securities Broker Nicholas Armellino?

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