Former Wells Fargo Advisor Suspended by FINRA for Unreported Brokerage Account

Posted on February 28th, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Former Wells Fargo Advisor Suspended by FINRA for Unreported Brokerage Account

From the desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law 

A former Wells Fargo advisor, Robert J. DeHayes, faced fines and suspension from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) for maintaining an undisclosed outside brokerage account in his wife's name.

The 27-year industry veteran accepted a $10,000 fine and a six-month suspension, acknowledging a violation of FINRA's rule against advisors holding an account with a "beneficial interest" at another firm without employer approval. Additionally, DeHayes breached Rule 2010, which mandates "high standards" of conduct.

The unreported account, opened in his wife's maiden name in January 2012, coincided with Wells Fargo imposing restrictions on options trading in his accounts. Over the next nine years, DeHayes conducted trades, including those prohibited by Wells Fargo. DeHayes accepted the penalty without admitting or denying the findings and represented himself in the proceedings.

Eccleston Law LLC represents investors and financial advisors nationwide in securities, employment, transition, regulatory, and disciplinary matters.

Tags: eccleston, eccleston law, finra

Return to Archive

TESTIMONIALS

Previous
Next

Fantastic news!!!!  Your professionalism, support and expertise were greatly appreciated.  You made a difficult situation much more bearable.

Marci M.

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

January 9, 2026
FINRA Sanctions Former Wells Fargo Advisor for Profile Falsification and Unauthorized Trading

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) disciplined former Wells Fargo Advisors broker James E. Holmes III for misconduct tied to his falsifying customer information and unauthorized trading.

January 8, 2026
Georgia Investment Advisor Pleads Guilty to Ponzi Scheme

A former Georgia investment adviser has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after federal prosecutors accused his firm of operating a multiyear Ponzi scheme that cost investors millions of dollars, as reported by Financial Advisor News.

January 7, 2026
FINRA Releases 2026 Regulatory Oversight Report, Spotlighting Private Placement Compliance Risks

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) released its 2026 Annual Regulatory Oversight Report, responding directly to member feedback and reinforcing its stated mission to protect investors and promote market integrity.