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Clayton Shum Fired from Grove Point Investments Following Alleged Policy Violations

Feb 23, 2023 Fired Brokers

Clayton Shum (CRD #: 4412927), a broker registered with Aegis Capital Corporation, was fired from his previous firm, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on February 14, 2023. Keep reading to learn more about his alleged conduct as a broker.

Termination from Grove Point Investments

On January 12, 2023, Clayton Shum was fired from Grove Point Investments following allegations that he violated firm policies, including those related to reporting customer complaints, the pre-approval requirements pertaining to variable annuities and seminars, and a firm prohibition on arranging personal financing for clients.

FINRA Rule 2010

FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.

Background Information

Clayton Shum has passed the following exams:

  • Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
  • Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
  • SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
  • Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination
  • Series 6 – Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Clayton Shum is a registered investment adviser and broker in California.

He has also worked for the following firms:

  • Grove Point Advisors (CRD#:313171)
  • Grove Point Investments (CRD#:1763)
  • H. Beck (CRD#:1763)
  • USA Financial Securities Corporation (CRD#:103857)
  • First Midwest Securities (CRD#:21786)
  • NYLIFE Securities (CRD#:5167)
  • Northwestern Mutual Investment Services (CRD#:2881)

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