2020066177702 Paul Wesley Furusho CRD 2165709 AWC va (2021-1634343606782).pdf

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2020066177702 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Paul Wesley Furusho (Respondent) Former General Securities Representative CRD No. 2165709 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent Paul Wesley Furusho submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.

SR-FINRA-2021-023

Rule Filing Status: Filed for Immediate Effectiveness

Rule change to extend temporary Supplementary Material .17 (Temporary Relief to Allow Remote Inspections for Calendar Year 2020 and Calendar Year 2021) under FINRA Rule 3110 (Supervision) to include calendar year 2022 inspection obligations through June 30, 2022 within the scope of the supplementary material.

AFFP

Agriculture Focused Financial Planning Professional (AFFP)

Designation Essentials
Status Currently offered and recognized by the issuing organization
Issuing Organization University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Qualification and Training Requirements
Prerequisites

Associate, Bachelors or Graduate degree from an accredited institution, and, at least one of the following: 

  • Candidate holds a FINRA Series 6, 7 or 65 License
  • Candidate is a licensed state insurance agent
  • Candidate holds a CFP®, CLU® or ChFC® designation
  • Candidate can confirm working in agribusiness for more than five years
Designation Training Requirements

Complete the AFFP Curriculum—40-hour, self-paced course
Designation Exam Type

Multiple choice, 1-hour exam. Pass score is 80% or better
Continuing Education Requirements

Four hours of continuing education annually to maintain designation, specifically in agribusiness. More information about Continuing Education is available on the program website.
Verification and Complaints
Online Designation Resource

None
Investor Complaint Process

Online Complaint Form
Published List of Disciplined Designees

None
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