FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY OFFICE OF HEARING OFFICERS Department of Enforcement, Complainant, v. William Nicholas Athas (CRD No. 3165470), Respondent. Disciplinary Proceeding No. 2018057883102 Hearing Officer—DRS ORDER ACCEPTING OFFER OF SETTLEMENT Date: February 7, 2022 INTRODUCTION Disciplinary Proceeding No. 2018057883102 was filed on January 18, 2022, by the Department of Enforcement of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA or Complainant). Respondent William Nicholas Athas submitted an Offer