Marc Miller (CRD 1133692) is a registered representative with Western International Securities. According to BrokerCheck, a customer filed a claim against him on March 3, 2025 that remains pending.
FINRA barred securities broker Robert Joseph Ornelas [CRD: 5973762, Los Angeles, California], based on disclosures on BrokerCheck. Robert Ornelas worked for Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC from July 31, 2012, to February 6, 2023. Read on to find out more the regulatory disclosure involving this broker and what it could mean for investors.
Notably, on September 13, 2024, FINRA issues sanctions against Robert Ornelas. Specifically, Ornelas was permanently barred from associating with any FINRA member firm in any capacity, starting January 13, 2025. FINRA alleged that Ornelas failed to respond to its requests for information during a regulatory inquiry.
According to the regulator, Ornelas received multiple notifications—starting with a Notice of Suspension on September 13, 2024, followed by a Suspension from Association letter on October 25, 2024. Despite these notices, Ornelas did not request a termination of his suspension. Consequently, under FINRA Rule 9552(h), he was automatically and indefinitely barred effective January 13, 2025.
Failing to respond to regulatory inquiries is a serious matter. Regulators such as FINRA routinely seek information from brokers and firms to ensure compliance with industry standards and investigate potential misconduct. When a broker refuses or fails to respond, it can halt an investigation and raises red flags about the broker’s transparency and conduct. Even if the original inquiry was routine or preliminary, a nonresponse can result in significant penalties—including permanent bars from the industry.
Did you experience losses because of Robert Ornelas? If so, reach out to Soreide Law Group online or at (888) 760-6552 and consult with a securities attorney regarding a possible recovery recovery. Soreide Law Group has helped to recoup losses for clients throughout the United States. Also, the firm works on a contingency fee basis and advances all costs. Ornelas and the firms Ornelas worked for deny allegations of sales practice violations.
Marc Miller (CRD 1133692) is a registered representative with Western International Securities. According to BrokerCheck, a customer filed a claim against him on March 3, 2025 that remains pending.
Zachary Cuyler Green, also known as Zach Green (CRD: 5714566), is a securities broker based in Raleigh, North Carolina. A client has claimed investment losses in a complaint involving Green, according to Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Green worked with Merit Financial Advisors since May 8, 2025, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since May […]
Adam T. Taff, also known as Adam Taff (CRD: 5933315), is a securities broker and financial advisor in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been registered with MML Investors Services LLC as a broker since July 26, 2011, and as a financial advisor since November 30, 2012. Taff disclosed a client complaint involving alleged investment losses, […]
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