Former Broker Barred from Security Industry Due to Sale of Alternative Investments

Posted on July 30th, 2014 at 9:05 AM

From the Desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law Offices:

Robert Christian Acri, a broker formerly with World Equity Group Inc., was barred from the securities industry.

Acri allegedly was involved in the sale of alternative investments, including promissory notes that had defaulted. Acri also failed to substantially comply with FINRA’s requests for information and documents, which were material to FINRA’s investigation, according to FINRA.

Acri consented to his being barred from the securities industry by FINRA without denying or admitting FINRA’s factual findings.

The attorneys of Eccleston Law Offices represent investors and advisers nationwide in securities and employment matters. Our attorneys draw on a combined experience of nearly 50 years in delivering the highest quality legal services.

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