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Ronald Laverne Kersey
AWC/2009016709012
Kersey engaged in private securities transactions when he sold securities in the form of ULPs in various resort properties to investors. Kersey participated in a sale of a total of $194,385.96 worth of ULPs to investors and received approximately $19,438.60 in commissions from the sales. Prior to participating in these sales, Kersey failed to provide his member firm with written notice of the sales of ULP products, and failed to obtain the firm’s written approval.
Ronald Laverne Kersey: Fined $24,500 (includes disgorgement of commissions); Suspended 3 months
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