FINRA Bars Former Edward Jones Broker in Crypto-Related Investigation
From the desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred former Edward Jones representative Robert David Bienvenu for refusing to provide requested information and documents related to outside accounts and investments.
According to ThinkAdvisor, Bienvenu became registered with the regulator as a general securities representative in September 2024 through Edward Jones. Less than a year later, on August 5, 2025, Edward Jones filed a Form U-5 reporting that it had terminated Bienvenu due to concerns that he failed to comply with firm policies governing outside investments and trading accounts.
Following the termination, FINRA issued a request on September 25 for information and documents under FINRA Rule 8210, as part of its investigation into Bienvenu’s alleged failure to disclose outside accounts and investments. According to ThinkAdvisor, the outside accounts and investments included those tied to purported crypto asset mining companies.
ThinkAdvisor reports that Bienvenu acknowledged receiving the request but confirmed that he would not produce the requested materials. By refusing to comply, FINRA determined that Bienvenu violated Rules 8210 and 2010, which require registered representatives to cooperate fully with FINRA inquiries.
As a result, FINRA imposed a bar preventing Bienvenu from associating with any FINRA member firm in any capacity. According to ThinkAdvisor, the investigation originated from a regulatory tip submitted to FINRA concerning Bienvenu’s outside business activities.
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