Former El Paso, Texas financial advisor Hugo Hernandez (CRD# 6446187) was recently sanctioned and barred in connection with alleged rule...
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Hugo Hernandez: MML Advisor Barred by FINRA
Former El Paso, Texas financial advisor Hugo Hernandez (CRD# 6446187) was recently sanctioned and barred in connection with alleged rule violations. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he was most recently registered as a broker and an investment advisor with MML Investors Services, also known as MassMutual.
Lyhen Fiallo: FINRA Bars Primerica Advisor
Former Hialeah, Florida financial advisor Lyhen Fiallo (CRD# 4579582) was recently sanctioned and barred in connection with alleged rule violations. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that she was most recently registered as a broker with PFS Investments, also known as Primerica.
Thomas Prentice: $825K Complaint Against RBC Advisor
Palm Desert, California financial advisor Thomas Prentice (CRD# 874774) recently received an investor complaint alleging his conduct resulted in six-figure damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with RBC Capital Markets.
Kent Engelke: Capitol Securities Advisor Lands Suitability Complaint
Glen Allen, Virginia financial advisor Kent Engelke (CRD# 1421164) allegedly recommended unsuitable investments, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Capitol Securities Management.
Eric Lankin: Why Did Advisor Resign from Morgan Stanley?
Jamestown, Pennsylvania financial advisor Eric Lankin (CRD# 4542289) recently resigned from his former member firm in connection with alleged rule violations. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that the former Morgan Stanley representative is currently registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Purshe Kaplan Sterling.
Sean Vappie: JP Morgan Advisor Faces $2.1mm Complaint
New Orleans, Louisiana financial advisor Sean Vappie (CRD# 5318274) recently received an investor complaint alleging that his conduct resulted in damages exceeding $2 million. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Edward Jones, having previously been registered with JP Morgan Securities.
William Medina: UBS Advisor Faces Investor Complaint
San Juan, Puerto Rico financial advisor William Medina (CRD# 2744961) allegedly colluded in the unauthorized withdrawal of funds, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker and an investment advisor with UBS Financial Services.
Ehud Gersten: $1mm Complaint Against Concorde, Ex-Emerson Advisor
Ann Arbor, Michigan financial advisor Ehud Gersten (CRD# 7066119) allegedly violated industry rules, according to a recent investor complaint. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker with Concorde Investment Services and is a managing partner of Perch Wealth.
Rich Jirinec: $1.1mm Complaint Against Phoenix Advisor
A recent investor complaint against Jupiter, FLorida financial Rich Jirinec (CRD# 2580370) alleges that his advice resulted in damages. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that he is registered as a broker with PHX Financial, also known as Phoenix Financial Group.
Stirlingshire Investments Sanctioned, Fined over ETF Sales
New York City-based broker-dealer firm Stirlingshire Investments (CRD# 310576) was recently censured and fined in connection with allegations relating to the recommendation of inverse or leveraged exchange-traded funds, also known as NT-ETFs. According to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (No. 2023077093401) issued in January 2026, the firm allegedly failed “to establish, maintain,… Read More »
