Jason Rutledge Involved in Investor Dispute Alleging Unauthorized Transactions
Jason Rutledge (CRD #: 4675921), a broker and investment advisor registered with Edward Jones, is involved in an investor dispute, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on February 19, 2022.
According to the allegations filed on December 6, 2021, Jason Rutledge sold 86 Amazon shares without his clients’ authorization. The case is still pending.
Unauthorized trading occurs when a broker executes securities transactions without authorization from their client. Unless an account has been approved for discretionary trading, a broker must always have authorization from an investor before executing any trades.
FINRA Rules 3260 and 2010
FINRA Rule 3260 states that brokers may only execute unauthorized trades in discretionary accounts. For non-discretionary accounts, investors must always seek their customer’s authorization.
Making unauthorized trades in or facilitating unauthorized withdrawals from a customer’s account is a breach of the duty to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles, in violation of FINRA Rule 2010.
Background Information
Jason Rutledge 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
Jason Rutledge is a registered broker in 24 states. He is also a registered investment advisor in Texas and Kansas.
Besides Edward Jones, Jason Rutledge has not worked with any other firm.
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