Form MA-I Applicant's Information

Filer's CIK:
0001611606
Filer's CCC:

Submission Contact Information

Name:
Douglas E. Carter
Phone:
704-334-7478
Email Address:
dcarter@decassociatesinc.com

Notification Information

Notification will automatically be sent to the Login CIK, Submission Contact, and Primary Issuers. Specify additional addresses below.

Email Address:
acarter@decassociatesinc.com

Please read the General Instructions for this form and other forms in the MA series, as well as its subsection, "Specific Instructions for Form MA-I," before completing this form. All italicized terms herein are defined or described in the Glossary of Terms appended to the General Instructions.

PART 1

This form must be completed by

Every municipal advisory firm applying for registration or registered as a municipal advisor on Form MA, to provide information regarding each natural person who is an associated person of the firm and engages in municipal advisory activities on the firm's behalf (for purposes of Form MA-I, the "individual"); and

Every natural person (sole proprietor) applying for registration as a municipal advisor on Form MA, to provide additional personal information.

WARNING

Complete this form truthfully.  False statements or omissions may result in denial of a municipal advisor's application, revocation or suspension of such registration, or criminal prosecution.  Form MA-I must be amended promptly whenever any information previously provided becomes inaccurate.  See General Instruction 9. 

Type of Filing:

This is an (check the appropriate box):
checkbox unchecked Initial Form MA-I
Execution Pages: Before submitting this form, you must complete the Execution Page.
Supporting Documentation: If you are required to make reportable disclosures in the Disclosure Reporting Pages, you must attach the supporting documentation.
Non-Resident Individuals: If the individual is a non-resident of the United States, you must attach a completed Form MA-NR signed by the individual to this Form MA-I at the time of initial filing of Form MA-I. See the General Instructions.

checkbox checked Amendment to the most recent Form MA-I

checkbox unchecked Amendment to indicate that the individual is no longer an associated person of the municipal advisory firm or no longer engages in municipal advisory activities on its behalf. (If you check this box, complete only Item 1-A and Item 7 below.)

Item 1 Identifying Information

A. The Individual

Full Legal Name:
Enter all the letters of each name and not initials or other abbreviations. If no middle name, enter NMN on that line.
Last Name:
Carter
First Name:
Douglas
Middle Name:
Edsel
Suffix:
Individual CRD No.: (if any)

B. Municipal Advisory Firms Where the Individual Is Employed

In providing your responses, please note that the definition of "employee" for purposes of this form includes an independent contractor who engages in municipal advisory activities on behalf of a municipal advisory firm. See Glossary of Terms.

Is the individual employed at more than one municipal advisory firm?
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Enter the number of municipal advisory firms the individual is employed with (sole proprietors not employed with any other firm enter 1).

(For individuals who are employed with more than one firm, provide the information required by this Item 1-B for each such firm. For sole proprietors, enter the legal name under which you conduct your municipal advisor-related activities, and skip to Item 1-B.1.)

1
Municipal Advisory Firm's CIK:  
0001611606
Full Legal Name of municipal advisory firm with which the individual is employed: 
DEC Associates Inc
Name under which municipal advisor-related business is primarily conducted, if different from above:
Date that the individual's most recent employment with this municipal advisory firm commenced (MM/DD/YYYY):
12-02-2004
Does the individual have an independent contractor relationship with the above-named firm?
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(1) Municipal Advisory Firm's Registration Information:

Notification will automatically be sent to the Login CIK, Submission Contact, and Primary Issuers. Specify additional addresses below.

Is the municipal advisory firm currently registered on Form MA as a municipal advisor? (Answer "Yes" if you have already filed Form MA and your application for registration on that form has been approved. Otherwise, answer "No.")
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SEC File No.:
If "No," has the municipal advisory firm filed a Form MA application?
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Form MA Filing Date: (MM/DD/YYYY):
EDGAR CIK No.:
If "No," please provide an explanation:
We are having technical difficulties and are working with EDGAR text support to have the issue fixed. They have given us no timeframe for when the "internal error" system fix will occur.

(2) Office

Enter the requested information for each office of the municipal advisory firm where the individual is or will be physically located, and each office from which the individual is or will be supervised: 

The individual is or will be checkbox checked Located At checkbox unchecked Supervised From
Start Date:
12-02-2004
Street Address 1:
2133 SOUTHEND DRIVE UNIT 306
Street Address 2:
City:
CHARLOTTE
State/Country:
NC
Postal Code:
28203
Private Residence Check Box: Is the Office of Employment address a private residence?

A private residential address will not be included in publicly available versions of this registration form.

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Item 2 Other Names

Enter the following information for all other names that the individual has used or is using, or by which the individual is known or has been known, other than the individual´s legal name, since the age of 18. 

This space should include, for example, nicknames, aliases, and names used before or after marriage.

Item 3 Residential History

Starting with the current address, enter the following information for all the individual´s residential addresses for the past 5 years. Leave no gaps greater than three months between addresses. Report changes in an amendment to this form as they occur in the future. Private residential addresses will not be included in publicly available versions of this form.

Current Address

From:
To:
Street Address 1:
Street Address 2:
City:
State/Country:
Postal Code:

Item 4 Employment History

Provide complete employment history of the individual for the past 10 years. Include the municipal advisory firm(s) entered in Item 1-B. Enter the following information for each employer. Account for all time, leaving no gaps longer than three months. Include full- and part-time employment, self-employment, military service, and homemaking. Also include statuses such as unemployed, full-time education, extended travel, or other similar statuses. Such statuses should be entered in the space provided below for "Name of Municipal Advisory Firm or Company." 

Current Employer

From:
12-2004
To: of Municipal Advisory Firm or Company:
Name of Municipal Advisory Firm or Company:
DEC Associates Inc.
City: of Municipal Advisory Firm or Company:
Charlotte
State/Country: of Municipal Advisory Firm or Company:
NC
Postal Code:
28203
Municipal Advisor-Related Business?
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Investment-Related Business?
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Position Held:
President & Managing Director

Prior to the Above

Prior employment history must be entered in reverse chronological order.


Prior Address

From (MM/YYYY):
10-2002
To (MM/YYYY):
12-2004
Name of Municipal Advisory Firm or Company:
Stearne Agee
City:
Birmingham
State/Country:
AL
Postal Code:
35209
Municipal Advisor-Related Business?
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Investment-Related Business?
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Position Held:
Managing Director

Item 5 Other Business

Is the individual currently engaged in any other business either as a proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent or otherwise?
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Item 6 Disclosure Information

IF THE ANSWER TO ANY OF THE QUESTIONS IN ITEMS 6A – 6J AND 6M IS "YES," PROVIDE DETAILS OF ALL EVENTS OR PROCEEDINGS ON THE APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE REPORTING PAGES (DRPs).

One event or proceeding may result in the requirement to answer "Yes" to more than one question below.

Refer to the Glossary of Terms for definitions or descriptions of italicized terms.

CRIMINAL ACTION DISCLOSURE

If the answer is "Yes" to any question below in Item 6A or 6B, complete a Criminal Action DRP.

Item 6A.

(1) Has the individual ever:

(a) been convicted of any felony, or pled guilty or nolo contendere ("no contest") to any charge of a felony in a domestic, foreign, or military court?
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(b) been charged with any felony?
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(2) Based upon activities that occurred while the individual exercised control over it, has an organization ever:

(a) been convicted of any felony or pled guilty or nolo contendere ("no contest") in a domestic or foreign court to any charge of a felony?
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(b) been charged with any felony?
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Item 6B.

(1) Has the individual ever:

(a) been convicted of any misdemeanor or pled guilty or nolo contendere ("no contest") in a domestic, foreign or military court to any charge of a misdemeanor involving: municipal advisory activities or a municipal advisor-related or investment-related business or any fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, extortion, or a conspiracy to commit any of these offenses?

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(b) been charged with any misdemeanor of the kind described in 6B(1)(a)?

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(2) Based upon activities that occurred while the individual exercised control over it, has an organization ever:
(a) been convicted of any misdemeanor or pled guilty or nolo contendere ("no contest") in a domestic or foreign court to any charge of a misdemeanor of the kind specified in 6B(1)(a)?
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(b) been charged with any misdemeanor of the kind specified in 6B(1)(a)?
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REGULATORY ACTION DISCLOSURE

If the answer is "Yes" to any question below in Items 6C-6G(1), complete a Regulatory Action DRP.

Item 6C.

Has the SEC or the CFTC ever:

(1) found the individual to have made a false statement or omission?

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(2) found the individual to have been involved in a violation of any SEC or CFTC regulation or statute?

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(3) found the individual to have been a cause of a denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of the authorization of a municipal advisor-related business or investment-related business to operate?

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(4) entered an order against the individual in connection with municipal advisor-related or investment-related activity?

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(5) imposed a civil money penalty on the individual, or ordered the individual to cease and desist from any activity?

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(6) found the individual to have willfully violated any provision of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act, or any rule or regulation under any of such Acts, or any of the rules of the MSRB, or found the individal to have been unable to comply with any provision of such Acts, rules or regulations?

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(7) found the individual to have willfully aided, abetted, counseled, commanded, induced, or procured the violation by any person of any provision of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act, or any rule or regulation under any of such Acts, or any of the rules of the MSRB?

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(8) found the individual to have failed reasonably to supervise another person subject to his or her supervision, with a view to preventing the violation of any provision of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act, or any rule or regulation under any of such Acts, or any of the rules of the MSRB?

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Item 6D.

(1) Has any other federal regulatory agency or any state regulatory agency or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

(a) found the individual to have made a false statement or omission or to have been dishonest, unfair or unethical?

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(b) found the individual to have been involved in a violation of municipal advisor-related or investment-related regulation(s) or statute(s)?

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(c) found the individual to have been a cause of a denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of the authorization of a municipal advisor-related or investment-related business to operate?

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(d) entered an order against the individual in connection with a municipal advisor-related or investment-related activity?

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(e) denied, suspended, or revoked the individual's registration or license or otherwise, by order, prevented the individual from associating with a municipal advisor-related or investment-related business or restricted his or her activities?

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(2) Has the individual ever been subject to any final order of a state securities commission (or any agency or office performing like functions), a state authority that supervises or examines banks, savings associations, or credit unions, a state insurance commission (or any agency or office performing like functions), a federal banking agency, or the National Credit Union Administration, that:

(a) bars the individual from association with an entity regulated by such commission, authority, agency, or office, or from engaging in the business of securities, insurance, banking, savings association activities, or credit union activities; or

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(b) is based on violations of any laws or regulations that prohibit fraudulent, manipulative, or deceptive conduct?

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Item 6E.

Has any self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

(1) found the individual to have made a false statement or omission?

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(2) found the individual to have been involved in a violation of its rules (other than a violation designated as a "minor rule violation" under a plan approved by the SEC)?

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(3) found the individual to have been a cause of a denial, suspension, revocation, or restriction of the authorization of a municipal advisor-related or investment-related business to operate?

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(4) disciplined the individual by expelling or suspending him or her from membership, barring or suspending the individual's association with its members, or restricting the individual's activities?

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(5) found the individual to have willfully violated any provision of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act, or any rule or regulation under any of such Acts, or any of the rules of the MSRB, or found the individual to have been unable to comply with any provision of such Acts, rules or regulations?

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(6) found the individual to have willfully aided, abetted, counseled, commanded, induced, or procured the violation by any person of any provision of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act, or any rule or regulation under any of such Acts, or any of the rules of the MSRB?

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(7) found the individual to have failed reasonably to supervise another person subject to your supervision, with a view to preventing the violation of any provision of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act, or any rule or regulation under any of such Acts, or any of the rules of the MSRB?

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Item 6F.

Has the individual ever had an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant or federal contractor that was revoked or suspended?
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Item 6G.

Has the individual been notified, in writing, that he or she is currently the subject of any:

(1) regulatory complaint or proceeding that could result in a "Yes" answer to any part of 6C, D or E?
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INVESTIGATION DISCLOSURE

If the answer is "Yes" to Item 6G(2) below, complete an Investigation DRP.

(2) investigation that could result in a "Yes" answer to any part of 6A, B, C, D or E? (If "Yes," complete the Investigation Disclosure Reporting Page.)
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CIVIL JUDICIAL ACTION DISCLOSURE

If the answer is "Yes" to any question below in Item 6H, complete a Civil Judicial Action DRP.

Item 6H.

(1) Has any domestic or foreign court ever:

(a) enjoined the individual in connection with any municipal advisor-related or investment-related activity?
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(b) found that the individual was involved in a violation of any municipal advisor-related or investment-related statute(s) or regulation(s)?
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(c) dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, a municipal advisor-related or investment-related civil action brought against the individual by a domestic jurisdiction or foreign financial regulatory authority?
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(2) Is the individual named in any currently pending civil proceeding that could result in a "Yes" answer to any part of 6H(1)?
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CUSTOMER COMPLAINT/ARBITRATION/CIVIL LITIGATION DISCLOSURE

If the answer is "Yes" to any question below in Item 6I, complete a Customer Complaint/Arbitration/Civil Litigation DRP.

Item 6I.

(1) Has the individual ever been the subject of a municipal advisor-related or investment-related, customer-initiated (written or oral) complaint that alleged that he or she was involved in fraud, false statements, omissions, theft, embezzlement, wrongful taking of property, bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, extortion, or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices, which:
(a) is still pending, or;
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(b) was settled?
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(2) Has the individual ever been the subject of a municipal advisor-related or investment-related, customer-initiated arbitration or civil litigation that alleged that he or she was involved in fraud, false statements, omissions, theft, embezzlement, wrongful taking of property, bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, extortion, or dishonest, unfair or unethical practices, which:
(a) is still pending, or;
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(b) resulted in an arbitration award or civil judgment against the individual, regardless of amount, or;
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(c) was settled?
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TERMINATION DISCLOSURE

If the answer is "Yes" to any question below in Item 6J, complete a Termination DRP.

Item 6J.

Has the individual ever voluntarily resigned, been discharged or permitted to resign after allegations were made that accused him or her of:

(1) violating municipal advisor-related or investment-related statutes, regulations, rules, or industry standards of conduct?
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(2) fraud or the wrongful taking of property?
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(3) failure to supervise in connection with municipal advisor-related or investment-related statutes, regulations, rules or industry standards of conduct?
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Item 6K.

Within the past 10 years:

(1) has the individual made a compromise with creditors, filed a bankruptcy petition or been the subject of an involuntary bankruptcy petition?
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(2) based upon events that occurred while the individual exercised control over it, has an organization made a compromise with creditors, filed a bankruptcy petition or been the subject of an involuntary bankruptcy petition?
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(3) based upon events that occurred while the individual exercised control over it, has a broker or dealer been the subject of an involuntary bankruptcy petition, had a trustee appointed, or had a direct payment procedure initiated under the Securities Investor Protection Act?
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Item 6L.

Has a bonding company ever denied, paid out on, or revoked a bond for the individual?
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JUDGMENT/LIEN DISCLOSURE

If the answer is "Yes" to any question below in Item 6M, complete a Judgment/Lien DRP.

Item 6M.

Are there currently any unsatisfied judgments or liens against the individual?
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Item 7 Signature and Self-Certification

NOTE:  In addition to completing Item 7, to the extent that the individual is a non-resident, a Form MA-NR completed and signed by the individual must be attached as an exhibit to this Form MA-I.

Complete Either Subpart A or Subpart B:

By typing a name in the signature field, the signatory acknowledges and represents that the entry constitutes in every way, use, or aspect, his or her legally binding signature.

A. For Municipal Advisory Firms filing this form:

The municipal advisory firm has obtained and retained written consent from the individual that service of any civil action brought by, or notice of any proceeding before, the SEC or any self-regulatory organization in connection with the individual's municipal advisory activities may be given by registered or certified mail to the individual's address given in Item 1.

I, the undersigned, sign this Form MA-I on behalf of, and with the authority of, the municipal advisory firm that is filing this form. The municipal advisory firm and I both certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that the information and statements made in this Form MA-I, including exhibits and any other information submitted, are true and correct, and that I am signing this Form MA-I as a free and voluntary act.

Date:
02-16-2018
By (signature):
Andrew Carter
Title:
Vice President

B. For Natural Person Municipal Advisors (Sole Proprietors) filing this form:

The individual named below consents that service of any civil action brought by, or notice of any proceeding before, the SEC or any self-regulatory organization in connection with the individual's municipal advisory activities may be given by registered or certified mail to the individual's address given in Item 1.

I, the undersigned, certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America, that the information and statements made in this Form MA-I, including exhibits and any other information submitted, are true and correct, and that I am signing this Form MA-I Execution Page as a free and voluntary act.

Date:

Full Legal Name of Municipal Advisor:
Enter all the letters of each name and not initials or other abbreviations. If no middle name, enter NMN on that line.

Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Suffix:
Individual CRD No. (if any):
By (signature):

Warning: Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal criminal violations. See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).12.

REGULATORY ACTION DISCLOSURE REPORTING PAGE (MA-I)

REGULATORY ACTION DRP - PART 1

This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP MA-I) is an radio button unchecked INITIAL ORradio button checkedAMENDED response to report details for affirmative response(s) to Question(s) 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F and 6G(1) on Form MA-I.

Check the question(s) to which this DRP pertains:

  checkbox unchecked 6C(1)
  checkbox unchecked 6D(1)(a)
checkbox unchecked 6E(1)
checkbox unchecked 6F
checkbox unchecked 6G(1)
checkbox checked 6C(2)
checkbox unchecked 6D(1)(b)
checkbox unchecked 6E(2)
 
 
checkbox unchecked 6C(3)
checkbox unchecked 6D(1)(c)
checkbox unchecked 6E(3)
 
 
checkbox checked 6C(4)
checkbox unchecked 6D(1)(d)
checkbox unchecked 6E(4)
 
 
checkbox checked 6C(5)
checkbox unchecked 6D(1)(e)
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checkbox unchecked 6C(6)
checkbox unchecked 6D(2)(a)
checkbox unchecked 6E(6)
 
 
checkbox unchecked 6C(7)
checkbox unchecked 6D(2)(b)
checkbox unchecked 6E(7)
 
 
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Is this DRP an amendment that seeks to remove a previously filed DRP concerning the individual from the record?
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If "Yes," the reason the DRP should be removed is:

The event or proceeding was resolved in the individual's favor
radio button unchecked The DRP was filed in error.


Explain the circumstances:
                     

How to Report an Event or Proceeding on a Regulatory Action DRP :  Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to the above items. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.

DRP On File for This Event : Is an accurate and up-to-date DRP containing the information regarding the individual required by this DRP already on file (a) in the IARD or CRD system (with a Form ADV, BD, or U4), or (b) in the SEC's EDGAR system (with a Form MA or Form MA-I)?
 

Note: The filer may identify a DRP filed by the individual directly, or filed by another SEC registrant about the individual as an associated person.

NOTE: The completion of all or any part of this form does not relieve the individual or any municipal advisor with which the individual is associated of the obligation to update any relevant Form MA or IARD or CRD records.

REGULATORY ACTION DRP - PART 2

1. Regulatory Action was initiated by:

Other Federal Authority

A. Select the Appropriate Item.

Select only one box below. A separate Regulatory Action DRP is required for each such regulator or other authority.

checkbox checkedSEC
checkbox unchecked State
checkbox uncheckedForeign Financial Regulatory Authority
checkbox uncheckedCFTC
checkbox unchecked SRO
 
checkbox uncheckedFederal Banking Agency  
checkbox unchecked National Credit Union Administration
checkbox unchecked Other Federal Authority
checkbox unchecked Other:
(specify)

B. Full name of the individual regulator (if not fully identified in Item 1 - A.) or other authority that initiated the action.

For a foreign financial regulatory authority, please provide the full name in English.

2. Sanction(s) Sought

(select all that apply):

 

checkbox unchecked Bar (Permanent)
checkbox uncheckedDisgorgement  
checkbox unchecked Restitution
checkbox unchecked Bar (Temporary/Time Limited)  
checkbox unchecked Expulsion  
checkbox unchecked Requalification
checkbox checked Cease and Desist
checkbox unchecked Injunction  
checkbox unchecked Revocation
checkbox checked Censure  
checkbox unchecked Prohibition  
checkbox unchecked Suspension  
checkbox checked Civil and Administrative Penalty(ies)/Fine(s)  
checkbox unchecked Reprimand  
checkbox unchecked Undertaking
checkbox unchecked Denial  
checkbox unchecked Rescission
 

checkbox unchecked Other Sanction(s) Sought

(list each such additional sanction):

(specify)

 
3. Date Initiated(MM/DD/YYYY):
 
If not exact, provide explanation:
4. Regulatory Action was brought in

(if brought in a foreign jurisdiction, provide all the information below in English):

 
A. Name of the Administrative Proceeding, Commission/Agency Hearing, or Other Regulatory Proceeding or Forum:
SEC Administrative Proceedings
B. Location of the Proceeding/Hearing:
 

Street Address:

450 5th Street NW

City or County:

Washington

State/Country:

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA  

Postal Code:

20001
C. Docket/Case Number:  
3-10099
5. Employing Firm:  

Provide the full legal name of the individual's employing firm, if any, when the activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if there was no such employing firm at that time, enter "None"). Enter the employing firm's MA and CRD registration numbers, if any.

 
A. Employing Firm:
Alex Brown and Sons
B. Municipal Advisor Registration Number, if any:
C. CRD Number, if any:
6. A. Principal Product Type

Check the appropriate item.

checkbox unchecked No Product
 
 
checkbox unchecked Annuity-Charitable
checkbox checked Direct Investment-DPP & LP Interest
checkbox unchecked Oil & Gas
checkbox unchecked Annuity-Fixed  
checkbox unchecked Equipment Leasing
checkbox unchecked Options
checkbox unchecked Annuity-Variable
checkbox unchecked Equity Listed (Common & Preferred Stock)  
checkbox unchecked Penny Stock
checkbox unchecked Banking Product
checkbox unchecked Equity-OTC
checkbox unchecked Prime Bank Instrument (other than CD)
checkbox unchecked CD
checkbox unchecked Futures-Commodity
checkbox unchecked Promissory Note
checkbox unchecked Commodity Option
checkbox unchecked Futures-Financial  
checkbox unchecked Real Estate Security
checkbox unchecked Debt-Asset Backed
checkbox unchecked Index Option
checkbox unchecked Security Futures
checkbox unchecked Debt-Corporate  
checkbox unchecked Insurance
checkbox unchecked Security-based Swap
checkbox unchecked Debt-Government     
checkbox unchecked Investment Contract
checkbox unchecked Swap
checkbox unchecked Debt-Municipal  
checkbox unchecked Money Market Fund
checkbox unchecked Unit Investment Trust
checkbox unchecked Derivative
checkbox unchecked Mutual Fund  
checkbox unchecked Viatical Settlement
checkbox unchecked Other Principal Product Type:
(specify)
 
B. Other Product Types?
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If "Yes," describe each additional product type:
7. Allegations:  Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action. (The response must fit within the space provided.)
This matter arises out of two municipal bond refunding transactions by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1994 (referred to jointly as the "Pennsylvania Refundings"). In each of the refundings, Alex. Brown sold United States Treasury securities to the Commonwealth to fund defeasance escrows. Carter did not participate in the first refunding, but was the lead Alex. Brown banker on the second refunding. Carter knew or should have known that Alex. Brown had overcharged the Commonwealth for the escrow securities on the first refunding, and he failed to disclose this fact to the Commonwealth.
8. Current Status:  
  
9. Pending: If you checked "Pending" in Item 8, provide the following information.
 
A. Date Served:

The date that notice or other process was served (MM/DD/YYYY):

 

If not exact, provide explanation:
B. Limitation or Restrictions:  Are there any limitations or restrictions currently in effect?
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If the answer is "Yes," provide details:
10. On Appeal - Administrative or Judicial Review of the Regulatory Action:  If you appealed, provide the following information.
 
A. Name of Regulator or Court Action Appealed To

Provide the name of the US regulator (i.e., the SEC, an SRO, other), federal court, state court or state regulator, or a foreign or international court or regulator to whom the individual appealed. If brought in a foreign jurisdiction, provide all the information below in English.

B. Location of the Regulator or Judicial Court to Whom the individual Appealed:

Street Address:

City or County:

State/Country:

 

Postal Code:

C. Docket/Case Name:
D. Docket/Case Number:
E. Date Appeal filed (MM/DD/YYYY):
 
If not exact, provide explanation:
F. Appeal Details (including status):
G. Limitation or Restrictions

Are there any limitations or restrictions currently in effect while on appeal?

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If the answer is "Yes," provide details:
If you checked "Final" or "On Appeal" in Item 8, complete Items 11 through 13, and
consider Item 14. For actions that are "Pending," skip to Item 14.
11. A. Resolution:  How was the matter resolved?

Check all the applicable boxes that reflect the most recent resolution of the matter by a regulator or a court, whether or not any part of the resolution is on appeal. If any part of the resolution is on appeal, identify in Item 11-B which part is currently on appeal.

checkbox unchecked Acceptance Waiver & Consent (AWC)
checkbox unchecked Dismissed
checkbox unchecked Stipulation and Consent
checkbox unchecked Consent   
checkbox unchecked Judgment Rendered   
checkbox unchecked Withdrawn
checkbox unchecked Decision     
checkbox unchecked Order
checkbox unchecked Other (requires explanation)
checkbox unchecked Decision & Order of Offer of Settlement     
checkbox checked Settled
 
checkbox unchecked Appealed
checkbox unchecked Affirmed
checkbox unchecked Vacated Nunc Pro Tunc/ab initio
checkbox unchecked Vacated & Returned For Further Action
checkbox unchecked Vacated/Final
checkbox unchecked Other (requires explanation)
B. Explanation

If more than one box in Item 11-A. is checked, or Other is checked, or Item 11-A. otherwise does not adequately summarize the type of resolution, provide an explanation. For example, if the individual appealed all or part of a resolution by the regulator or court, indicate what is being appealed.

C. Order:

If Order is checked above in Item 11-A., does the order constitute a final order based on violations of any laws or regulations that prohibit fraudulent, or deceptive conduct?

radio button unchecked YES radio button unchecked NO
12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

(For a resolution that is being appealed in part, the date to be provided should be the date on which the regulator (reviewing a decision by an SRO or an Administrative Law Judge) or a court provided its resolution.)

 
If not exact, provide explanation:
13. Resolution Detail:
 
A. Sanction(s): Was / were any Sanction(s) Ordered ?
radio button checked YES radio button checked NO , none were ordered
B. If "Yes," check each individual sanction below that was ordered :  
checkbox unchecked Bar (Permanent)
checkbox unchecked Disgorgement*
checkbox unchecked Restitution*
checkbox unchecked Bar (Temporary/Time Limited)  
checkbox unchecked Expulsion  
checkbox unchecked Requalification
checkbox checked Cease and Desist  
  checkbox unchecked Injunction
checkbox unchecked Revocation
checkbox checked Censure
checkbox unchecked Prohibition
checkbox unchecked Suspension
checkbox checked Civil and Administrative Penalty(ies)/Fine(s)*
checkbox unchecked Reprimand
checkbox unchecked Undertaking
checkbox unchecked Denial
checkbox unchecked Rescission
 
* Monetary Sanction(s)

Were one or more sanctions ordered that required a monetary payment?

radio button checked YES radio button unchecked NO
If "Yes," enter the total amount ordered :
$
Other Sanction(s) Ordered (list each such additional sanction):
C. Sanction Detail (Provide the details of the following specific sanctions, if checked above in Item 13-B.)

(1) Barred, Enjoined, or Suspended:

  If you selected one or more of these sanctions in Item 13-B. above, provide the corresponding information.

(a) Barred

If the individual in the above action one or more bars from registration capacities, associations, and/or other activities, and the terms specify different time periods, report each in a separate entry.

 

(i) Duration (length of time): 

radio button unchecked Permanent (not limited by length of time).
radio button unchecked Temporary / Time Limited.

Specify the

 

Days

  

Months

Years

(ii) Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

 

(iii) End Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

 

(iv) Description: Provide remaining details, including any explanation boxes checked above, and the registration capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.):

(b) Enjoined

If the individual received in the above action one or more injunctions from registration capacities, associations, and/or other activities, and the terms specify different time periods, report each in a separate entry.

 

(i) Duration (length of time): 

radio button unchecked Permanent (not limited by length of time).
radio button unchecked Temporary / Time Limited.

Specify the

 

Days

  

Months

Years

(ii) Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

 

(iii) End Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

 

(iv) Description: Provide remaining details, including any explanation boxes checked above, and the registration capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.):

(c) Suspended

If the individual received in the above action one or more suspensions from registration capacities, associations, and/or other activities, and the terms specify different time periods, report each in a separate entry.

 

(i) Duration (length of time): 

radio button unchecked Permanent (not limited by length of time).
radio button unchecked Temporary / Time Limited.

Specify the

 

Days

  

Months

Years

(ii) Start Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

 

(iii) End Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

 

(iv) Description: Provide remaining details, including any explanation boxes checked above, and the registration capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.):

(2) Requalification:  
Was requalification by examination, retraining, or other process a condition of a sanction?
radio button unchecked YES radio button unchecked NO

(a) Length of time given to requalify, retrain, or complete other process:

radio button unchecked No time period is specified.
radio button unchecked Time period is specified:
Days

Months

Years

(b) Type of examination, retraining, or other process required:

(c) Was the condition satisfied?

If "Yes," provide the date (MM/DD/YYYY):

If "No," explain the circumstances:

(3) Monetary Sanction(s):  If you indicated in Item 13B above that one or more monetary sanctions were ordered, provide the following information.
 

(a) Total Amount Ordered:

$

(b) Portion levied against the individual:

 

(i) Amount Ordered :

$

(ii) Was any portion waived?

radio button unchecked YES radio button checked NO

If "Yes," how much?

$

(iii) Final Amount:

$

(iv) Was final amount paid in full?

radio button checked YES radio button unchecked NO

If "Yes," date paid in full:

If "No," explain the circumstances:

14. Summary of Circumstances (Optional):

You may use this space to provide a brief summary of the circumstances leading to the action, allegation(s), finding(s) and disposition(s), if any. Include any relevant information on the current action status, and on any terms, conditions, and dates not already provided above, and any other relevant information. The information must fit within the space provided.

This matter arises out of two municipal bond refunding transactions by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1994 (referred to jointly as the "Pennsylvania Refundings"). In each of the refundings, Alex. Brown sold United States Treasury securities to the Commonwealth to fund defeasance escrows. Carter did not participate in the first refunding, but was the lead Alex. Brown banker on the second refunding. Carter knew or should have known that Alex. Brown had overcharged the Commonwealth for the escrow securities on the first refunding, and he failed to disclose this fact to the Commonwealth. In anticipation of the institution of these proceedings, Carter has submitted an offer of settlement, which the Commission has determined to accept. Solely for the purpose of these proceedings and any other proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Commission or in which the Commission is a party, and prior to a hearing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, Carter, without admitting or denying the findings contained herein, except that he admits to the jurisdiction of the Commission over him and over the subject matter of these proceedings, consents to the entry of the findings, the institution of the cease-and-desist order, and the imposition of the remedial sanctions.