Jonathan Manuel Aguilera, previously registered as a stockbroker in Burbank, California, with PFS Investments Inc., has been permanently barred by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) following his refusal to provide requested information during a FINRA investigation. The investigation stemmed from his resignation while under an internal review. Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent No. 2024082322401 (January 21, 2025).
According to the AWC, from October 2024 through January 2025, Aguilera failed to comply with FINRA Rules 8210 and 2010, which mandates cooperation with regulatory investigations.
Between October 2024 and December 2024, Aguilera was asked to provide documents and information relating to the investigation. He informed FINRA in January 2025 that he received the request but would not cooperate.
Aguilera’s termination from PFS Investments Inc. on June 26, 2024, was attributed to his internal review for non-compliant social media posts. According to the securities broker dealer’s Form U5 filing, he was permitted to resign rather than face direct disciplinary action.
Aguilera was registered with PFS Investments Inc. in Burbank, California, from November 7, 2022, to July 8, 2024. He was also associated with Primerica Financial Services in Burbank, California, since September 2008.
