Previously Registered LPL Financial and Parkland Securities Broker Accused of Misappropriating Client Funds
Previously registered broker Patrick Noel Thayer has been suspended by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) after allegations that he misappropriated client funds. It is alleged that over $1 million was stolen from at least one client’s account after he set up a fraudulent bank account and transferred money out of her account for his own personal use.
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Customer Disputes Filed Against Patrick Thayer
Patrick Noel Thayer, a previously registered broker with Parkland Securities and LPL Financial, has been suspended by FINRA after he refused to comply with their investigation after allegations that he misappropriated client funds. According to this BrokerCheck report, two customer disputes have been filed against the broker.
The first alleges that while acting as an advisor with Parkland Securities, LLC from 2014-2020, Thayer misappropriated funds. Alleged damages in the case total $1.3 million. The dispute is currently pending.
The second dispute alleges that Thayer misappropriated funds from a client’s account while acting as an advisor with LPL Financial LLC. The alleged stealing occurred from January 2, 2019, until September 28, 2022. Alleged damages in the case amount to $45,250. The dispute is also pending.
Regulatory Findings Against Thayer
FINRA has suspended Patrick Noel Thayer from acting as a broker in any capacity as of December 12, 2022. The suspension is indefinite as a result of Thayer failing to respond to requests for information from the regulator.
If Thayer does not comply with requests for information within three months of the date the Notice of Suspension was issued, he will be automatically barred from associating with any member firm in all capacities on February 21, 2023.
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