Michael Kazacos Fired from Wells Fargo Clearing Services

Michael Kazacos (CRD #: 2823410), a broker registered with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, was fired from his previous firm, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on October 29, 2022. Keep reading if you have questions about his conduct as a broker.

Termination from Wells Fargo Clearing Services

On August 31, 2022, Michael Kazacos was fired from Wells Fargo Clearing Services after allegedly placing trades in a client’s account without prior client authorization, and falsely noting in an electronic record that he had spoken to the client.

FINRA Rule 2010

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

FINRA Rule 3260

FINRA Rule 3260 prohibits brokers from executing discretionary trades outside discretionary accounts, pre-authorized for discretionary trading by the firm and client.

Background Information

Michael Kazacos 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 31 – Futures Managed Funds Examination
• Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination

Michael Kazacos is a registered broker in eight states and a registered investment adviser in New York.

He has also worked for the following firms:

• Wells Fargo Clearing Services (CRD#:19616)
• Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (CRD#:149777)
• Morgan Stanley & Company (CRD#:8209)
• Morgan Stanley DW (CRD#:7556)

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