A broker-dealer settled FINRA charges for operating without sufficient net capital. The firm was also cited for related reporting failures, including filing inaccurate Financial and Operational Combined Uniform Single ("FOCUS") reports.

FINRA alleged that the broker-dealer's operation without sufficient net capital was in violation of Exchange Act Rule 15c3-1 ("Net Capital Requirements") and FINRA Rule 4110(b) ("Capital Compliance"). Furthermore, FINRA alleged that the broker-dealer's filing of inaccurate FOCUS reports and failure to maintain books and records with accurate net capital calculations was in violation of Exchange Act Rule 17a-3 ("Broker Records") and Rule 17a-5 ("Broker Reports"), as well as FINRA Rule 4511 ("General Requirements"), among other securities regulations.

To settle the charges, the company agreed to (i) a censure and (ii) payment of a $10,000 fine, while its owner agreed to (i) a 10-day suspension "in all principal capacities" and (ii) a $5,000 fine.

Originally published May 14, 2020.

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