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Zachary Warnelis Barred by FINRA

Securities Lawyer Jonathan Kurta
By: Jonathan Kurta Author
September 10, 2025 at 7:09pm

Zachary Warnelis (CRD #: 5045792), a broker formerly registered with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, has been barred by FINRA, according to his BrokerCheck record, accessed on August 2, 2025. If you want to know more about his alleged conduct as a broker, keep reading.

Bar by FINRA

On April 15, 2025, Zachary Warnelis received a Letter of Suspension from FINRA alleging that he failed to respond to requests for information. On July 18, 2025, this suspension converted to a permanent bar.

FINRA Rule 9552

FINRA Rule 9552 states that members who fail to provide documents, information, or testimony requested by FINRA will be suspended. Members who fail to request an end to their suspension within three months are permanently barred.

Termination from Nationwide Investment Services Corporation

On August 21, 2024, Zachary Warnelis was fired from Nationwide Investment Services Corporation for allegedly violating policies concerning expense reporting.

FINRA Rule 2010

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

Background Information

Zachary Warnelis has passed the following exams:

  • Securities Industry Essentials Examination – SIE
  • Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination – Series 6
  • Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination – Series 63

He previously worked for Nationwide Investment Services Corporation (CRD#:7110).

Kurta Law Can Help

If you worked with Zachary Warnelis 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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