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Financial Advisor Daniel Hajduk Barred by FINRA

Daniel Hajduk (CRD#: 830330) is a previously registered Broker.

Broker’s Background

He entered the securities industry in 1976 and previously worked for Coordinated Capital Securities, Inc.; Stephens Financial Group, Inc.; Blunt Ellis & Loewi, Inc.; Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc; Bacon, Whipple & Co., Inc.; John H. Altorfer & Co.; and T. Reilly, 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 September 2022, FINRA sanctioned Daniel Hajduk, barring him from all capacities, indefinitely, beginning September 26, 2022. The FINRA sanction states, “Without admitting or denying the findings, Hajduk consented to the sanction and to the entry of findings that he refused to appear and provide on-the-record testimony requested by FINRA during the course of an investigation that originated from a FINRA cycle examination of his member firm that included a review of certain trades that he effected for firm customers.”

For a copy of the FINRA sanction, click here

In addition, Daniel Hajduk has been the subject of ten disclosures, including customer complaints, regulatory infractions and employment disclosures:

  • September 2022 — “The applicant was permitted to resign after being notified by FINRA that formal action is being recommended regarding the applicants’ refusal to cooperate with an order for an on the records (OTR) interview pursuant to FINRA Rule 8210.” Daniel Hajduk was permitted to resign from Coordinated Capital Securities, Inc.
  • September 2022 — “Applicant has been advised by staff that formal action is being recommended regarding the applicant’s refusal to cooperate with an order for an on the record (OTR) interview pursuant to FINRA rule 8210.” FINRA opened an investigation into Daniel Hajduk.
  • December 1992 — Daniel Hajduk was sanctioned with a monetary penalty of $5,000, censure, and a suspension by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., after erring on the date upon which his fine was due.
  • February 1992 — “CUSTOMER CLAIMS THAT THEIR PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL RESOURCES MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS CORPORATION COMMON STOCK WAS UNSUITABLE FOR THEM. CUSTOMER SEEKS $22,000.00 IN DAMAGES. THIS WAS THE PURCHASE PRICE.” National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. sanctioned Daniel Hajduk with a fine of $15,000 and censure.
  • March 1989 — “CUSTOMER COMPLAINT ALLEGING UNSUITABLE TRANSACTIONS.” The customer dispute was settled for $36,250.
  • April 1987 — “CLIENT COMPLAINED OF SPECULATIVE AND UNSUITABLE TRADING.” The customer dispute was settled for $10,000.
  • April 1987 — “U-5 NOTICE STATED THAT WHILE EMPLOYED WITH THE FIRM, HAJDUK DEPOSITED PERSONAL FUNDS INTO THE ACCOUNT OF DONALD AND CAROL RITTENHOUSE (THE ACCOUNT REFLECTED AN UNSECURED BALANCE).” Daniel Hajduk was permitted to resign from Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. after allegations were made.
  • August 1979 — The Chicago Board of Option Exchange suspended Daniel Hajduk.
  • August 1979 — “THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT HAJDUK WAS PERMITTED TO RECOMMEND SPREADING AND RATIO WRITING TRANSACTIONS FOR THE ACCOUNT OF A PUBLIC CUSTOMER WHICH WERE UNSUITABLE BASED ON THE CUSTOMER’S KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND FINANCIAL ABILITY TO BEAR THE RISKS OF THE MARKET.” The customer dispute was settled for $25,000.

For a copy of Daniel Hajduk’s FINRA BrokerCheck, click here.

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