UPDATE-7/2017– FINRA fined Douglas L. Hodges $5,000 and suspended him for 15 business days, ending 8/4/2017 to resolve the FINRA examination discussed below.
January 2016- Dallas, Texas
According to publicly available records Douglas L. Hodges , (CRD# 4253217) , a stockbroker who is currently employed by Hilltop Securities, disclose that he is the subject of FINRA examination #20130349540.
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.
FINRA alleges that Mr. Hodges, for the period April 2012-March 2014, violated NASD Rule 2010 and FINRA Rule 2010 by failing to adequately supervise the activities of a registered representative.
Hodges has been employed by Hilltop Securities and Hilltop Securities Independent Network since 2000.
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