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Boca Raton Florida Broker Barred by FINRA for Allegedly Converting Funds from Clients’ Accounts

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According to FINRA’s Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions publication, Richard W. Ohrn (CRD No. 5106991) of Boca Raton, was barred by FINRA for allegations of theft from his elderly clients. FINRA’s findings alleged that Ohrn converted a total of $15,250 from two (2) of his elderly clients at Chase Investment Services Corporation. Allegations also stated the Ohrn forged or falsified the signatures of four (4) customers at Chase Investment Services Corporation, on nine (9) separate documents, and also changed the addresses of these clients so that their statements would be mailed to Ohrn’s firm or his firm’s bank. (See FINRA Disciplinary Proceeding No. 2012030987301)

According to FINRA’s Broker Check, Richard W. Ohrn has been permanently barred from acting as a broker or otherwise associating with firms that sell securities to the public. Ohrn was registered in the securities industry for four (4) years, and was registered with the following firm(s):

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, LLC
CRD #19616
BOCA RATON, FL
06/2011 – 08/2012

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.
CRD #25574
BOCA RATON, FL
07/2009 – 06/2011

USF SECURITIES, L.P.
CRD #37942
PALM BEACH, FL
08/2006 – 12/2007

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Broker Tricia Willis Barred for Allegedly Misappropriating Client’s Funds and Forging Signatures

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According to FINRA’s Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions publication, former Connecticut broker Tricia Denise Willis aka Tricia Denis Liparelli (CRD No.5703572) was barred by FINRA for allegedly converting a client’s funds from a home equity line of credit (HELOC) that the customer maintained at People’s Bank, and for signing the client’s name on withdrawal slips without authorization.

FINRA alleged that Willis withdrew $2,500 from the customer’s HELOC by preparing four (4) withdrawal slips, signing the customer’s name on the slips, and processing them at Willis’ own teller window at the Bank. FINRA alleged that Willis withdrew an additional $17,400 from the client’s HELOC by preparing twenty eight (28) additional withdrawal slips without authorization, and used those funds for her own personal use and benefit. (See FINRA AWC No. 20130392989)

According to FINRA’s Broker Check, Tricia Denise Willis has been permanently barred from acting as a broker or otherwise associating with firms that sell securities to the public. Willis was registered in the securities industry for three (3) years, and was registered with the following firm(s):

PEOPLE’S SECURITIES, INC.
CRD #13704
WILLIMANTIC, CT
01/2010 – 12/2013

If you have suffered investment losses as a result of your broker’s or brokerage firm’s misconduct, contact the Hanley Law to discuss your legal options. The Hanley Law is dedicated to helping investors nationwide. If you have lost money as a result of your broker’s recommendations, you may be entitled to recover your investment losses. Contact our office toll free at (239) 649-0050 for a complimentary initial consultation.