July 2016-Boca Raton, Florida
The FINRA records of Chazon Stein (also known as Chaz Stein, Chazoni Stein & Zoni Stein) , a currently unlicensed stockbroker who last worked for Primex , disclose a prior regulatory event and 2 prior customer disputes.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.
In July 2015 the Florida Office of Financial Regulation found that Chazon Stein offered and sold unregistered securities, engaged in securities business in Florida without being registered and obtained money by means of fraud and permanently barred Stein from affiliating or seeking future registration as a dealer, investment adviser, or associated person under the Florida Securities and Investor Protection Act, Chapter 517, F.S. In addition Stein was assessed a $40,000 administrative fine.
Chazon Stein was employed by Primex from 10/2013-1/2014. Prior to that he was employed by Sterne Agee Financial Services and Emmett A. Larkin Company.
In July 2015, the FBI announced today the indictment of eight individuals, including Chazon Stein, 36, of Miami Beach, for participating in securities fraud involving Thought Development Inc., a Miami Beach based company claiming invention of a green line on the football field visible, and Virgin Gaming, a fee based service facilitating on line gaming and fantasy sports leagues.
Investors who have questions about how their brokerage account has been handled by Chazon Stein should call to learn how you may be entitled to collect damages through FINRA arbitration.
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