FINRA Recommends Disciplinary Action Against Brendan Ercole
Brendan Ercole (CRD #: 6391100), a broker registered with Cambridge Investment Research, was recently the subject of a FINRA investigation, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on February 2, 2023. Read on to learn more about his alleged conduct as a broker.
FINRA Investigation
On December 6, 2022, FINRA entered a preliminary determination recommending disciplinary action against Brendan Ercole. A FINRA investigation alleged that he improperly retained non-public personal client information after leaving Sage, Rutty, & Company, and failed to respond to FINRA information requests in a timely manner.
FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.
FINRA Rule 8210
FINRA Rule 8210 requires members to provide documents, information, and testimony upon request by FINRA.
Regulation S-P
Regulation S-P requires firms to provide disclosures to clients before sharing their private information with unaffiliated third parties.
Background Information
Brendan Ercole has passed the following exams:
- Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Series 7TO – General Securities Representative Examination
- SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Brendan Ercole is a registered broker in 16 states and a registered investment adviser in New York and Texas.
He has also worked for Sage, Rutty & Company (CRD#:3254) and SEI Investments Management Corporation (CRD#:105146).
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