Puerto Rican bond market is struggling. In a recent article in Morningstar, Eric Jacobson writes that things began to deteriorate before the 2008 financial crisis, due to a 2006 tax-benefit expiration which resulted in manufacturers leaving the island. The difficulties have only worsened since then. Many U.S. investors assume they're immune to the troubles because […]

Puerto Rican bond market is struggling. In a recent article in Morningstar, Eric Jacobson writes that things began to deteriorate before the 2008 financial crisis, due to a 2006 tax-benefit expiration which resulted in manufacturers leaving the island. The difficulties have only worsened since then. Many U.S. investors assume they're immune to the troubles because […]

Aaron Kazinec securities fraud, Westin Securities Lawyer, Westin Securities Law firm, Westin Securities attorney

Aaron Kazinec securities fraud, Westin Securities Lawyer, Westin Securities Law firm, Westin Securities attorney

The following summation was obtained on FINRA’s website under “Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions, October, 2013.” Mark Christopher Hotton (CRD #2346843, Registered Principal, West Islip, New York) was barred from association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting or denying the allegations, Hotton consented to the described sanction and to the entry of […]

The following summation was obtained on FINRA’s website under “Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions, October, 2013.” Mark Christopher Hotton (CRD #2346843, Registered Principal, West Islip, New York) was barred from association with any FINRA member in any capacity. Without admitting or denying the allegations, Hotton consented to the described sanction and to the entry of […]

Soreide Law Group, (888) 760-6552, obtained the following summation of information on FINRA’s website under “Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions, October, 2013.” Karen Yvonne Geiger (CRD #1456604, Registered Representative, Akron, Ohio) was fined $15,000, which includes disgorgement of commissions received of $2,000, and suspended from association with any FINRA member in any capacity for 30 […]

Soreide Law Group, (888) 760-6552, obtained the following summation of information on FINRA’s website under “Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions, October, 2013.” Karen Yvonne Geiger (CRD #1456604, Registered Representative, Akron, Ohio) was fined $15,000, which includes disgorgement of commissions received of $2,000, and suspended from association with any FINRA member in any capacity for 30 […]

The following information is from FINRA’s website under “Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions, October, 2013.” Michael Eugene French (CRD #819126, Registered Supervisor, Essex, Vermont) was fined $25,000 and suspended from association with any FINRA member in any capacity for three months. Without admitting or denying the findings, French consented to the described sanctions and to […]