FINRA Suspends Daniel Josey for Alleged Failure to Comply with Arbitration Agreement

Daniel Josey (CRD #: 2189408), a broker previously registered with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, has been suspended from FINRA, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on June 3, 2022. Keep reading if you have questions about Daniel Josey’s conduct as a broker.

Suspension from FINRA

On May 13, 2022, Daniel Josey was suspended from FINRA for allegedly failing to comply with an arbitration award or to adequately provide information regarding the status of his compliance.

The arbitration award alleges that Daniel Josey breached a Promissory Note for Enhanced Loan and a Promissory Note for Working Capital Loan dated February 7, 2013.

The award found Daniel Josey liable and ordered him to pay Wells Fargo $509,276.90 plus interest.

By allegedly failing to respond to FINRA requests as to the status of his compliance with this award, Daniel Josey was suspended under FINRA Rule 9554.

FINRA Rule 9554

FINRA Rule 9554 penalizes members with suspension or cancellation of membership if they fail to pay settlements or otherwise comply with arbitration agreements. Members have 21 days after receiving notice to request a hearing or request for an end of the suspension—if they don’t, the suspension or cancellation becomes final.

Sanctions

On May 13, 2022, Daniel Josey was indefinitely suspended from FINRA, with the stipulation that this suspension will continue until payment is made or his obligation is discharged.

You can read the full arbitration award here.

Background Information

Daniel Josey has passed the following exams:

• Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
• Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
• SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
• Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination

He has also worked for the following firms:

• Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network (CRD#:11025)
• Raymond James & Associates (CRD#:705)
• J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons (CRD#:453)
• Salomon Smith Barney (CRD#:7059)
• Lehman Brothers (CRD#:7506)

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