Jihoon Park (CRD #6535514), a former broker with MML Investors Services in Fairfax, Virginia, is facing serious regulatory and customer disputes. In July 2025, FINRA suspended Park for failing to respond to regulatory requests, and he is also the subject of a pending customer complaint alleging more than $2.6 million in losses tied to cryptocurrency [...]

Edward Jones broker Zwi Anthony Pechthalt (CRD #2422846) is facing another customer complaint, adding to a long history of disputes on his record. Pechthalt has now been named in eight customer complaints over the years, with allegations ranging from unsuitable recommendations to unauthorized trading. His latest dispute remains pending as of July 2025. History of [...]

Two former Synapse Brokerage executives are facing a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) complaint over their roles in the collapse of a high-profile “banking-as-a-service” platform. FINRA alleges Jeffrey Alan Stanley (CRD #4645288) and Mark Elliot Paverman (CRD #1046105) failed in their supervisory and compliance responsibilities, leaving millions of customer accounts at risk (Case #2023080111701). Allegations [...]

Former broker James Thaddeus Walesa (CRD #1061209) is facing a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) complaint after allegedly refusing to provide documents or appear for testimony during an ongoing investigation. According to FINRA, Walesa declined multiple requests for information and failed to comply with sworn testimony requirements. The investigation centers on his business practices, his [...]