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2020065532401 Christopher Edward Bond CRD 4658534 AWC sl (2022-1647130812691).pdf

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2020065532401 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Christopher Edward Bond (Respondent) General Securities Representative CRD No. 4658534 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent Christopher Edward Bond submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.

Regulatory Notice 22-05

Summary

FINRA has adopted amendments to Rule 2165 (Financial Exploitation of Specified Adults) to permit member firms to: (1) place a hold on a securities transaction (in addition to the already-permitted hold on a disbursement of funds or securities) where there is a reasonable belief of financial exploitation; and (2) extend a temporary hold on a disbursement or transaction for an additional 30 business days, beyond the current maximum of 25 business days (for a total of 55 business days), if the member firm has reported the matter to a state regulat