Cullen Factor Barred by FINRA for Alleged Refusal to Appear for Testimony
Cullen Factor (CRD #: 2569145), a broker formerly registered with Western International Securities, has been barred by FINRA, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on July 4, 2023. Keep reading if you want to know more about his alleged conduct as a broker.
Bar by FINRA
On May 1, 2023, Cullen Factor consented to the entry of findings that he allegedly refused to appear for on-the-record testimony requested in connection with a FINRA investigation into potential sales practice violations while associated with Western International Securities.
A Letter of Acceptance, Waiver & Consent (AWC) alleged that FINRA sent a request for testimony on February 24, 2023. His counsel allegedly indicated his refusal to appear for on-the-record testimony on April 5, 2023.
The AWC concluded that this alleged refusal violated FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010.
FINRA Rule 8210
FINRA Rule 8210 requires members to supply records, information, and testimony upon request by FINRA.
FINRA Rule 2010
FINRA Rule 2010 holds brokers to high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.
Sanctions
FINRA permanently barred Cullen Factor on May 1, 2023.
You can read a copy of the AWC here.
Background Information
Cullen Factor has passed the following exams:
- Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Series 99TO – Operations Professional Examination
- SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination
He previously worked for the following firms:
- Western International Securities (CRD#:39262)
- Brill Securities (CRD#:18565)
- Clark Street Capital (CRD#:38304)
- Royal Hutton Securities Corporation (CRD#:14489)
- GunnAllen Financial (CRD#:17609)
- HD Brous & Company (CRD#:22062)
- Robert Thomas Securities (CRD#:10147)
- Duke & Company (CRD#:8035)
- Meyers Pollock Robbins (CRD#:13436)
- Jaron Equities Corporation (CRD#:5764)
- Tasin & Company (CRD#:30709)
- AGS Financial Services (CRD#:38006)
- Stuart, Coleman & Company (CRD#:8642)
- Meyers Pollock Robbins (CRD#:13436)
- Corporate Securities Group (CRD#:11025)
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