FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2017052215403 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Gilbert A. Kuta (Respondent) General Securities Representative CRD No. 1084075 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent Gilbert A. Kuta submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.