Frank Blaise Anthony Restifo Jr. of Willoughby Hills Ohio a stockbroker formerly employed by The Huntington Investment Company has been barred from associating with any Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) member in any capacity supported by accusations that Restifo failed to comply with FINRA’s request for information. Case No. 2017053647201 (Sept. 25, 2017).
FINRA Public Disclosure confirms that FINRA requested for Restifo to provide information about his activities, which likely pertained to his termination from The Huntington Investment Company. Particularly, on March 1, 2017, Restifo was discharged by The Huntington Investment Company founded on allegations that Restifo effected an unauthorized cash withdrawal from an account.
Restifo’s failure to respond to FINRA’s request initially resulted in Restifo’s suspension. FINRA barred Restifo on September 25, 2017 based on his continued lack of compliance.