Robert Henderson of IFS Securities Under FINRA Investigation for Outside Business Activities

Subject of Seven Tax Liens/Judgments in 2014

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IFS Securities broker Robert Henderson,(CRD#1160413) is under investigation by FINRA for undisclosed outside business activities.

According to Henderson’s FINRA BrokerCheck profile, Henderson has 34 years of experience with 13 firms, including: International Financial Solutions of Atlanta, GA (2010-present), and First American Capital of Miami, FL (2008–2011).

Other former employers include First Discount Brokerage of Miami Lakes, FL; Acument Securities of San Francisco, CA; Delta Equity Services of Bolton, MA; Securities America of Lavista, NE; and First Montauk Securities of Red Bank, NJ.

Henderson has 18 disclosure in his FINRA record.

On July 8, 2019, FINRA made a preliminary determination to recommend that disciplinary action be brought against Henderson alleging violations of FINRA Rules 3270 and 2010 in that Henderson participated in undisclosed outside business activities; and for failing to timely amend his Form U4.

Henderson’s FINRA record states that he had seven IRS tax liens filed against him in 2014, for a total of almost $1,000,000.

• In January 2008, while registered with 1st Discount Brokerage, a customer filed a dispute against Henderson alleging unsuitable recommendations, with requested damages of $24,446. The trades were deemed suitable and the claim was denied.
• In November 2003, while Henderson was registered with Delta Equity Services, a client alleged Henderson engaged in unauthorized trading, with requested damages of $132,000. The claim was settled in arbitration for $48,500.
• In May, 2002, one of Henderson’s customers alleged unauthorized trading and breach of fiduciary duty for trades that took place from 1998–2000. The customer alleged damages of $116,000. The claim was settled for $40,000.
• Another of Henderson’s customers made allegations of unauthorized trading in 2001,alleging $75,000 in damages. The claim was settled for $35,000.
• Also while with Delta Equity, in 2001, a customer alleged unsuitability and misrepresentation, with the customer stating that Henderson had used $100,000 of the client’s money to fund one of his own hotels.
• Henderson had another customer dispute filed against him while also with Delta Equity in 1999 by a client who alleged unauthorized options trading, with requested damages of $40,000. The claim was settled for $10,000. The claim was closed with no action.
• In 1998, a customer alleged Henderson engaged in unsuitable trades with unspecified damages. That claim was settled for $60,000. According to FINRA records, the customer had represented her financial status to Henderson, and he denied all allegations.

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