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Carl Henry Blanchard
AWC/2010021436501

Blanchard participated in private securities transactions when a client of his accounting firm purchased promissory notes an individual issued. The findings stated that Blanchard failed to provide written notice to his firm describing in detail the proposed transactions with the individual issuing the promissory notes, his proposed role therein, and stating whether he had received or might receive selling compensation in connection with the transactions. Blanchard introduced the client to the individual, and the client invested a total of approximately $325,000 in the individual’s promissory notes as a result of Blanchard’s referrals.

The individual paid Blanchard about $16,434 in selling compensation for his referral. The customer lost approximately $290,000 as a result of the investment, and the firm made full restitution to Blanchard’s client even though he was not a customer of the firm.

Carl Henry Blanchard : Fined $31,434 including disgorgement of $16,434 to be paid to the firm; Suspended 6 months

Tags: Promissory Notes