Jeffrey Press Enters Consent Agreement with State of Washington

Jeffrey Press (CRD #: 2269745), a broker registered with TAPP Engine Securities, has been fined by the State of Washington, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on June 22, 2025. Keep reading if you have questions about his alleged conduct as a broker.

Washington Regulatory Action

On May 6, 2025, the State of Washington entered into a consent agreement with Jeffrey Press, alleging that he served as a control person/CCO of an investment advisory firm that violated the Washington Securities Act.

Jeffrey Press consented to a fine of $2,500 and to cease and desist from violations of the Washington Securities Act.

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

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Background Information

Jeffrey Press has passed the following exams:

• General Securities Sales Supervisor – Options Module Examination – Series 9
• General Securities Sales Supervisor – General Module Examination – Series 10
• Municipal Securities Principal Examination – Series 53
• General Securities Principal Examination – Series 24
• General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module) – Series 8
• Registered Options Principal Examination – Series 4
• Municipal Securities Representative Examination – Series 52TO
• Operations Professional Examination – Series 99TO
• Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination – Series 79
• Securities Industry Essentials Examination – SIE
• Securities Trader Exam – Series 57
• General Securities Representative Examination – Series 7
• Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination – Series 65
• Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination – Series 63

Jeffrey Press is a registered broker in seven states and the Virgin Islands.

In addition to TAPP Engine Securities, Jeffrey Press is currently registered with Stockpile Investments, Ifast Securities US Corporation, Atomic Brokerage, FGC Securities, and Arlington Capital Services.

In the past, he has been registered with 27 other firms. The most recent include:

• ICM Capital Markets (CRD#:312157) 
• Options AI Financial (CRD#:298008)
• Elequin Securities (CRD#:311650) 
• Entrustody Financial (CRD#:313565) 
• Stockpile Investments (CRD#:156170) 
• Benchmark Investments (CRD#:103792)
• ST Global Markets USA (CRD#:324143) 
• Code Advisors (CRD#:153192)
• Systems Financial (CRD#:284744) 
• Cherry Trading (CRD#:306249) 

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Jeffrey Press and you have concerns about your investments, please contact us today at 877-600-0098 or info@kurtalawfirm.com for a free consultation.

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