New York Securities Fraud Lawyers Blog
A Letter of Acceptance Waiver and Consent was recently accepted by FINRA’s Department of Enforcement from Andre Paul Young. Mr. Young was accused of borrowing more than $200,000 from customers in violation of FINRA rules while a registered representative of MetLife Securities, Inc. Specifically, Mr. Young was accused of violating NASD Rule 2370, FINRA Rule 3240 and FINRA Rule 2010.
It was alleged that from June 2010 through June 2012, Mr. Young borrowed roughly $208,000 from two MetLife Securities customers for personal expenses, including those associated with the settlement of certain estate matters. Per the AWC, the customers issued five checks from their MetLife Securities brokerage account payable to a bank account number for an account owned by Mr. Young.
Per FINRA, this conduct was in violation of MetLife Securities policies and FINRA Rules. FINRA Rule 3240 (and formerly NASD Rule 2370) expressly prohibits brokers from borrowing funds from customers. In addition to those violations, Mr. Young allegedly failed to timely and completely respond to requests for documents and information in violation of FINRA Rule 8210.
Ultimately, Mr. Young consented to “a suspension from associating with any FINRA member in any capacity for a period of one year.”
Per his CRD, Mr. Young was also registered with Source Capital Group, Bancnorth Investment Group, Wachovia Securities and Prudential Securities.
Malecki Law has handled numerous cases stemming from loans to brokers from their customers for investment purposes or other, that were ultimately never repaid. If you or a family member loaned money to your broker and fear that money may be lost, contact the securities fraud lawyers at Malecki Law for a free consultation and case evaluation at (212) 943-1233.