Mark David Martino of White Plains, New York, the Chief Executive Officer of Ascendant Alternative Strategies LLC, has been fined $10,000.00 and suspended from associating with any Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) member in any capacity because Martino failed to perform due diligence for a private placement offering. Letter of Acceptance, Waiver, and Consent No….

Mark David Martino of White Plains, New York, a stockbroker formerly registered with Ascendant Alternative Strategies LLC, has been fined $5,000.00 and suspended for twenty days from associating with any FINRA member in any capacity based upon allegations that Martino failed to conduct due diligence on a private placement issued by a start-up company. Letter…