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FINRA Suspends Former UBS Broker Over Personal Credit Card Transfers

Posted on January 5th, 2026 at 2:36 PM
FINRA Suspends Former UBS Broker Over Personal Credit Card Transfers

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has sanctioned a former UBS ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ïalth Management USA broker, Timothy R. Jones. According to a FINRA Acceptance, Waiver and Consent (AWC) letter, FINRA fined Jones $7,500 and suspended him for eight months, as reported by AdvisorHub.

FINRA alleged that between January 2023 and February 2024, Jones initiated 18 transfers from his UBS brokerage account to pay down a personal credit card issued by the firm’s affiliated bank. FINRA stated that Jones knew he lacked sufficient funds in the brokerage account to cover those transfers. After each transfer, Jones immediately used the newly available credit, which allowed him to spend $29,096 beyond his approved credit limit.

FINRA concluded that the conduct violated FINRA Rule 2010, which requires brokers to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. FINRA noted that all 18 transfers ultimately reversed due to insufficient funds.

According to AdvisorHub, Jones resolved the matter by agreeing to the settlement without admitting or denying FINRA’s findings.

 

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