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LPL Financial Fires Matthew Bumstead

Matthew Bumstead (CRD #: 4841832), a broker formerly registered with LPL Financial, was fired from the firm, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on September 18, 2022. If you want to know more about his conduct as a broker, read on.

Termination from LPL Financial

On July 21, 2022, Matthew Bumstead was fired from LPL Financial after allegedly permitting account distribution to a client’s spouse without proper authorization and allegedly failing to provide accurate information to the firm regarding the circumstances surrounding distributions.

FINRA Rule 2090

FINRA Rule 2090 requires firms and brokers to use reasonable diligence to know and record essential facts about their clients.

FINRA Rule 2010

FINRA Rule 2010 requires brokers to uphold high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Brokers are also required to follow their firm’s policies.

Background Information

Matthew Bumstead has passed the following exams:

  • Series 66 – Uniform Combined State Law Examination
  • SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
  • Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination

He previously worked for the following firms:

  • LPL Financial (CRD#:6413)
  • Invest Financial Corporation (CRD#:12984)
  • InterSecurities (CRD#:16164)

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