FINRA Suspends James Norris for Allegedly Lending to Clients
James Norris (CRD #: 1218218), a broker registered with Cambridge Investment Research, has been suspended by FINRA, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on July 22, 2022. Investors may also have worked with James Norris through Cambridge Investment Advisors. Read on if you have questions about his conduct as a broker.
Suspension by FINRA
On June 23, 2022, James Norris consented to the entry of findings that he allegedly made private mortgage loans to clients of his firm, Cambridge Investment Research, without the firm’s approval.
According to a Letter of Acceptance, Waiver & Consent (AWC), James Norris made two private mortgage loans to two of his clients between December 2015 and November 2018 for a total of $174,533.
James Norris allegedly did not notify the firm of these mortgages or receive approval from Cambridge Investment Research, though the AWC notes that they were documented through loan agreements, recorded with the county clerk, and were “commercially reasonable.”
The AWC concludes that these allegations constitute violations of FINRA Rules 3240 and 2010.
FINRA Rules 3240 and 2010
FINRA Rule 3240 defines the circumstances under which brokers can lend money to or borrow money from their clients. Brokers must provide written notification to their firm of any lending agreement they intend to enter with clients and receive approval from their firm.
FINRA Rule 2010 requires brokers to uphold high standards of commercial honor.
Sanctions
James Norris consented to the following sanctions:
- $2,500 fine
- One-month suspension
His suspension began on July 18, 2022, and will end on August 17, 2022.
You can read the full AWC here.
Background Information
James Norris has passed the following exams:
- Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination
- Series 22 – Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
- Series 6 – Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
James Norris is a registered broker in 17 states and a registered investment adviser in New York and Texas.
He has also worked for the following firms:
- Ensemble Financial Services (CRD#:17443)
- Rochester Fund Distributors (CRD#:12972)
- Mutual Funds Associates (CRD#:2856)
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