Tammy Higgins Allegedly Purchased Bonds Without Client Authorization

Tammy Higgins (CRD #: 4871138), a broker registered with RBC Capital Markets, allegedly executed unauthorized purchases, according to her BrokerCheck record, accessed on October 21, 2022. Read on if you have questions about her conduct as a broker.
Investor Dispute
On June 27, 2022, an investor alleged that Tammy Higgins made unauthorized purchases of bonds in January 2022. The client sought $58,609.25 in damages and received a settlement of $73,135.75.
FINRA Rule 3260
Unauthorized trading violates FINRA Rule 3260, which restricts brokers from executing discretionary trades outside of pre-authorized discretionary accounts. These accounts must be approved by both the firm and the client before discretionary trading can occur.
Background Information
Tammy Higgins 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
Tammy Higgins is a registered broker in 34 states and the District of Columbia. She is also a registered investment adviser in Minnesota and Texas.
She has also worked for the following firms:
- Country Trust Bank (CRD#:109487)
- Country Capital Management Company (CRD#:12060)
- Edward Jones (CRD#:250)
Kurta Law Can Help
If you worked with Tammy Higgins 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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