FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE, WAIVER, AND CONSENT NO. 2023079740401 TO: Department of Enforcement Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) RE: Tara A. Nesdill (Respondent) Associated Person CRD No. 5510849 Pursuant to FINRA Rule 9216, Respondent Tara A. Nesdill submits this Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent (AWC) for the purpose of proposing a settlement of the alleged rule violations described below.

FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY OFFICE OF HEARING OFFICERS Disciplinary Proceeding No. 2018059178401 Department of Enforcement, Complainant, v. Austin R. Dutton, Jr. (CRD No. 2739167), Respondent. COMPLAINT The Department of Enforcement alleges: SUMMARY 1. Between May 2014 and February 2020 (the “Relevant Period”), Respondent Austin R. Dutton, Jr. (“Dutton”) made unsuitable recommendations to 10 customers to purchase more than $1.2 million in alternative investments.