FINRA Issues Bar To Tim Vorpahl

Did you invest through securities broker Tim Vorpahl (also known as Timothy James Vorpahl) [CRD#: 1457312, Spokane, Washington]? Evidently, Vorpahl joined Vorpahl Wing Securities Inc. in 1999. FINRA sanctioned him for his failure to supervise.

FINRA Sanctioned Vorpahl For Failure To Supervise And Inadequate Procedures

Particularly, on March 11, 2022, FINRA issued Case: 2020065149802 sanctioning Tim Vorpahl for infractions. Supposedly, Vorpahl failed to enforce an adequate supervisory system and written procedures concerning suitability and excessive trading.

Supposedly, Vorpahl, did not have in place an effective supervisory system and WSPs. It was also found that he did not properly oversee the activities of a certain registered representative. That individual was involved in recommending trades that were not suitable for clients.

Also, the representative's actions resulted in the clients' accounts showing unusually high turnover rates and cost-to-equity ratios. This reflected excessive trading. Vorpahl noticed red flags suggesting these unsuitable activities, but his response was inadequate. The letters he sent to affected clients did not appropriately address the excessive trading activities, nor did they provide details about the number of transactions or the associated costs. Consequently, the affected clients paid unnecessary costs and commissions.

For this reason, Vorpahl agreed to an Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) with FINRA. The sanctions ordered against Vorpahl included a three-month suspension from any principal capacity, which lasted from April 4, 2022, to July 3, 2022. In addition to the suspension, he was required to pay a fine of $7,500, which was paid in full on April 8, 2022.

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