• May 31, 2023
• LPL Financial

Christopher J. Carpenter (CRD#: 6601132) is a previously registered Broker and previously registered Investment Adviser.

Broker’s Background

He entered the securities industry in 2016 and previously worked for LPL Financial, LLC; Spire Securities, LLC; Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC; and Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.

Current And Past Allegations Of Conduct Leading To Investment Loss

According to publicly available records released by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), in May 2023, FINRA sanctioned Christopher J. Carpenter, permanently barring him from all capacities, indefinitely, beginning May 18, 2023. The FINRA sanction states, “Without admitting or denying the findings, Carpenter consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he refused to produce information and documents requested by FINRA. The findings stated that this matter originated from FINRA’s review of the Uniform Termination Notice for Securities Industry Registration (Form U5) filed by Carpenter’s member firm stating that the firm was reviewing his alleged participation in unapproved real estate investments with customers.”

For a copy of the FINRA sanction, click here.

Christopher J. Carpenter has no additional disciplinary history.

For a copy of Christopher J. Carpenter’s FINRA BrokerCheck, click here.

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