Joe David Gainer Jr. Allegedly Accepted $3 Million Gift from Client
According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Joe David Gainer Jr. (CRD#: 4517367) reportedly refused to appear for on-the-record testimony requested by FINRA in connection with its investigation. FINRA, the securities regulator, was investigating the internal review disclosed by his member firm, Wells Fargo Clearing Services.
FINRA’s investigation was related to whether Gainer failed to disclose a position of trust in relation to and receiving a $3 million dollar gift from one of his firm clients. Consequently, Gainer has been barred from associating with any FINRA member at any time.
FINRA Rule 3241
FINRA Rule 3241 Registered Person Being Named a Customer’s Beneficiary or Holding a Position of Trust for a Customer: FINRA rule 3241 requires all member firms to address registered persons being named beneficiaries or holding positions of trusts for customers.
According to FINRA, a registered representative is required to seek approval from his or her member firm prior to being named as beneficiary or a holding position of trust.
FINRA Rule 3241 became effective Feb. 15, 2021, and does not apply where the customer is a member of the registered person’s immediate family. The rule addresses potential conflicts of interest that may arise when a broker or financial advisor is named as a Trustee, beneficiary or executor of a client’s estate.
FINRA BrokerCheck Report – Joe David Gainer, Jr.
11/10/2016 – 06/15/2022, WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC (CRD#:19616), MARIANNA, FL, B, 01/04/2013 – 11/15/2016, SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. (CRD#:17499), PANAMA CITY, FL B, 04/07/2010 – 01/07/2013, HANCOCK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. (CRD#:40637), TALLAHASSEE, FL
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Filing a Complaint against your Brokerage Firm
When brokers abuse client accounts and conduct transactions that violate securities laws, the brokerage firm they are working with may be liable for investment losses through FINRA Arbitration. Brokerage firms that fail to monitor the business activities of their employees may be liable for investment losses due to negligent supervision for the misconduct of their employees.
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