August 2016-Orlando / The Villages, Florida
The FINRA records of George Sefanou , a stock broker who is currently employed by Edward Jones , disclose a recently settled customer dispute.
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 FINRA Case 15-0387, a customer of Edward Jones alleged that Stefanou’s recommendation to transfer their retirement accounts to Edward Jones was unsuitable in that the transfer caused tax consequences and penalties. They also alleged that Stefanou failed to calculate properly IRS Code Section 72T distributions and that a recommendation to purchase mutual funds was unsuitable due to high fees associated with the purchase. That case was recently settled for $50,000.
Stefanou has been employed by Edward Jones since 8/2009.
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