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Steven Tyler Moses
AWC/2009019276102

Moses improperly allowed a branch operations manager of his member firm to assist him in answering Firm Element CE proficiency tests by indicating the correct answer. The firm required all registered persons to complete an internal, computerbased Firm Element CE program on an annual basis. The Firm Element CE program consisted of a series of Web-based courses and accompanying proficiency tests with courses pre-assigned to registered individuals based upon the registrations that they held at the time of assignment. 

Steven Tyler Moses: Fined $5,000; Suspended 30 days

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