FINRA Bars John Perez-Cubero after Allegations of Conversion

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the self-regulator has reportedly barred financial advisor John Perez-Cubero (CRD#: 6674954) from acting as a broker.

On October 6, 2023, Perez-Cubero’s member firm, Morgan Stanley reportedly filed a Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration (Form U5), disclosing that PerezCubero had been terminated due to “allegations of unauthorized disbursement from customer’s checking account covered by unauthorized transfer from customer’s brokerage account.”

On September 10, 2024, Perez-Cubero reportedly agreed to the sanctions after FINRA recommended that disciplinary action be brought against him for allegations of conversion and improper use of the funds of a firm customer. According to FINRA’s findings, Perez-Cbero also allegedly attempting to settle a customer complaint without knowledge or approval of the firm.

FINRA BrokerCheck – John Perez-Cubero 

The FINRA BrokerCheck tool is a free online tool that allows investors to research and verify the background and credentials of financial brokers, brokerage firms, and investment advisors registered with FINRA.

Investors can use the tool to verify whether a broker or brokerage firm is registered with FINRA, as well as to review their employment history, licensing status, and any regulatory actions or complaints filed against them.

John Perez-Cubero was reportedly registered with the following brokerage firms during his career in the securities industry:

04/04/2018 – 10/06/2023, MORGAN STANLEY (CRD#:149777), Short Hills, NJ
10/26/2016 – 02/13/2017, MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED (CRD#:7691), SHORT HILLS, NJ

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