SEPTEMBER 2018
The FINRA records of Rick A. Davidson, a stockbroker who is currently employed by National Securities Corporation disclose 5 prior customer disputes that that are final and a separation from employment after allegations.
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 2012, a customer of Davidson’s prior employer Morgan Stanley Smith Barney was paid a settlement of $101,787 to resolve allegations that Davidson engaged in unauthorized transactions beginning in 2010.
In FINRA arbitration #16-02283, a customer of Davidson while he was employed by Morgan Stanley Smith Barney alleged damages of $1,000,000 for unsuitable recommendations from January 2013-March 2016. That case was settled for $175,000 in 6/ 2017.
Davidson’s employment with Morgan Stanley was terminated in May 2016 when he voluntarily resigned. Morgan Stanley makes the following allegation in connection with the termination: “Allegations relating to registered representative’s exercise of discretion in clients’ accounts as well as receipt of a loan from a Morgan Stanley employee.”
Davidson was employed by Morgan Stanley from 6/2009-6/2016. He was employed by Jefferies LLC from 5/2016-7/2017. He has been employed by National Securities Corporation since 6/2017.
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