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HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORS NFA 05BCC00006 NFA ID: 0312640

Respondent/Effective Date Summary
 NFA IDRespondentEffective Date
 0328648ADAMS, JASON MARK08/29/2005
 0317299GALLAGHER, WILLIAM JOSEPH08/29/2005
 0276030GELLER, ELAINE BARBARA07/03/2006
 0312640HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORS07/03/2006
 0341236KANEB, PETER W07/01/2005
 0302796RICHARDSON, JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER III08/29/2005
 0253631STERNFELD, GERRI07/03/2006
Rule Summary
 NFA IDRespondentRule Type
 0328648ADAMS, JASON MARK• C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
 0317299GALLAGHER, WILLIAM JOSEPH• C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
  • C.R.2-29(a)(2) - HIGH PRESSURE COMM. PROHIBITED
 0276030GELLER, ELAINE BARBARA• C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
  • C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
 0312640HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORS• C.R.2-29(a)(2) - HIGH PRESSURE COMM. PROHIBITED
  • C.R.2-9(a) - SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES
  • C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
 0341236KANEB, PETER W• C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
 0302796RICHARDSON, JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER III• C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
 0253631STERNFELD, GERRI• C.R.2-9(a) - SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES
Committee Summary
 NFA IDRespondentCommittee
 0328648ADAMS, JASON MARK• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
 0317299GALLAGHER, WILLIAM JOSEPH• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
 0276030GELLER, ELAINE BARBARA• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
  • HEARING COMMITTEE
 0312640HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORS• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
  • HEARING COMMITTEE
 0341236KANEB, PETER W• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
 0302796RICHARDSON, JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER III• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
 0253631STERNFELD, GERRI• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
  • HEARING COMMITTEE
Action Summary
 NFA IDRespondentAction Types
 0328648ADAMS, JASON MARK• SALES PRACTICE
 0317299GALLAGHER, WILLIAM JOSEPH• SALES PRACTICE
 0276030GELLER, ELAINE BARBARA• SALES PRACTICE
 0312640HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORS• GENERAL CONDUCT
  • SALES PRACTICE
 0341236KANEB, PETER W• SALES PRACTICE
 0302796RICHARDSON, JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER III• SALES PRACTICE
 0253631STERNFELD, GERRI• GENERAL CONDUCT
Penalty/Event Summary
 NFA IDRespondentPenalty/EventEvent Date
 0328648ADAMS, JASON MARK• FINE $500008/12/2005
  • TEMPORARY BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP 2 YRS08/12/2005
  • REQUIRED TO TAPE RECORD 24 MTHS08/12/2005
 0317299GALLAGHER, WILLIAM JOSEPH• FINE $500008/12/2005
  • TEMPORARY BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP 2 YRS08/12/2005
  • REQUIRED TO TAPE RECORD 24 MTHS08/12/2005
 0276030GELLER, ELAINE BARBARA• TEMPORARY WITHDRAWAL FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP 6 MTHS06/16/2006
  • REQUIRED TO TAPE RECORD 6 MTHS06/16/2006
  • FINE $750006/16/2006
 0312640HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORS• PERMANENT BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP06/16/2006
 0341236KANEB, PETER W• NOT APPLY TO BE A MEMBER, ASSOCIATE OR PRINCIPAL06/16/2005
 0302796RICHARDSON, JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER III• TEMPORARY BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP 2 YRS08/12/2005
  • FINE $500008/12/2005
  • REQUIRED TO TAPE RECORD 24 MTHS08/12/2005
 0253631STERNFELD, GERRI• NOT APPLY TO BE A MEMBER, ASSOCIATE OR PRINCIPAL06/16/2006
Narrative Summary
Narrative for 0328648 - ADAMS, JASON MARK
COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Harrington, Geller, Adams, Gallagher, Kaneb and Richardson with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged Harrington and Gallagher with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged Harrington and Sternfeld with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities. To view Complaint, go to Case Documents. For a copy of the Complaint, contact NFA.

DECISION -

On August 12, 2005, Adams, Gallagher and Richardson were each barred from NFA membership, Associate NFA membership and from being a principal of any NFA Member for two years; each ordered to pay a $5,000 fine; and each ordered to tape record all conversations with customers or prospective customers for twenty-four months from the date they become an NFA Member or Associate and promptly produce any and all recordings. To view Decision, go to Case Documents. For a copy of Decision, contact NFA.

 
Narrative for 0317299 - GALLAGHER, WILLIAM JOSEPH
COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Harrington, Geller, Adams, Gallagher, Kaneb and Richardson with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged Harrington and Gallagher with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged Harrington and Sternfeld with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities. To view Complaint, go to Case Documents. For a copy of the Complaint, contact NFA.

DECISION -

On August 12, 2005, Adams, Gallagher and Richardson were each barred from NFA membership, Associate NFA membership and from being a principal of any NFA Member for two years; each ordered to pay a $5,000 fine; and each ordered to tape record all conversations with customers or prospective customers for twenty-four months from the date they become an NFA Member or Associate and promptly produce any and all recordings. To view Decision, go to Case Documents. For a copy of Decision, contact NFA.

 
Narrative for 0276030 - GELLER, ELAINE BARBARA
COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Harrington, Geller, Adams, Gallagher, Kaneb and Richardson with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged Harrington and Gallagher with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged Harrington and Sternfeld with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities. To view Complaint, go to Case Documents. For a copy of the Complaint, contact NFA.

ANSWER -

On July 11, 2005, Harrington, Sternfeld and Geller filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein. To view Answer, go to Case Documents.

DECISION -

On June 16, 2006, Harrington was barred from NFA membership and Sternfeld was barred from NFA membership, associate NFA membership or principal status with any NFA Member. Geller was ordered to withdraw from Associate NFA membership and not apply for NFA membership, associate membership or principal status with any NFA Member for six months. Should Geller be granted NFA membership, associate membership or principal status with any NFA Member following her six-month temporary bar, she was ordered to pay a $7,500 fine. In addition, Geller was ordered to tape record any and all conversations with customers or prospective customers for six months and cause any and all APs sponsored by any Member of which she is a principal to tape record any and all conversations with customers. She must promptly produce such recordings to NFA in which the participants and dates of the conversations can be readily identified. Only periods during which Geller is an NFA Member or a principal or an Associate of an NFA Member will be counted. To view the Decision, go to Case Documents. To obtain a copy, contact NFA's Information Center.

 
Narrative for 0312640 - HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORS
COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Harrington, Geller, Adams, Gallagher, Kaneb and Richardson with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged Harrington and Gallagher with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged Harrington and Sternfeld with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities. To view Complaint, go to Case Documents. For a copy of the Complaint, contact NFA.

ANSWER -

On July 11, 2005, Harrington, Sternfeld and Geller filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein. To view Answer, go to Case Documents.

DECISION -

On June 16, 2006, Harrington was barred from NFA membership and Sternfeld was barred from NFA membership, associate NFA membership or principal status with any NFA Member. Geller was ordered to withdraw from Associate NFA membership and not apply for NFA membership, associate membership or principal status with any NFA Member for six months. Should Geller be granted NFA membership, associate membership or principal status with any NFA Member following her six-month temporary bar, she was ordered to pay a $7,500 fine. In addition, Geller was ordered to tape record any and all conversations with customers or prospective customers for six months and cause any and all APs sponsored by any Member of which she is a principal to tape record any and all conversations with customers. She must promptly produce such recordings to NFA in which the participants and dates of the conversations can be readily identified. Only periods during which Geller is an NFA Member or a principal or an Associate of an NFA Member will be counted. To view the Decision, go to Case Documents. To obtain a copy, contact NFA's Information Center.

 
Narrative for 0341236 - KANEB, PETER W
COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Harrington, Geller, Adams, Gallagher, Kaneb and Richardson with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged Harrington and Gallagher with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged Harrington and Sternfeld with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities. To view Complaint, go to Case Documents. For a copy of the Complaint, contact NFA.

DECISION -

On June 16, 2005, Kaneb was ordered to never apply for NFA membership, associate NFA membership or principal status with any NFA Member in the future. To view Decision, go to Case Documents. For copies of Decision, contact NFA.

 
Narrative for 0302796 - RICHARDSON, JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER III
COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Harrington, Geller, Adams, Gallagher, Kaneb and Richardson with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged Harrington and Gallagher with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged Harrington and Sternfeld with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities. To view Complaint, go to Case Documents. For a copy of the Complaint, contact NFA.

DECISION -

On August 12, 2005, Adams, Gallagher and Richardson were each barred from NFA membership, Associate NFA membership and from being a principal of any NFA Member for two years; each ordered to pay a $5,000 fine; and each ordered to tape record all conversations with customers or prospective customers for twenty-four months from the date they become an NFA Member or Associate and promptly produce any and all recordings. To view Decision, go to Case Documents. For a copy of Decision, contact NFA.

 
Narrative for 0253631 - STERNFELD, GERRI
COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Harrington, Geller, Adams, Gallagher, Kaneb and Richardson with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged Harrington and Gallagher with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged Harrington and Sternfeld with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities. To view Complaint, go to Case Documents. For a copy of the Complaint, contact NFA.

ANSWER -

On July 11, 2005, Harrington, Sternfeld and Geller filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein. To view Answer, go to Case Documents.

DECISION -

On June 16, 2006, Harrington was barred from NFA membership and Sternfeld was barred from NFA membership, associate NFA membership or principal status with any NFA Member. Geller was ordered to withdraw from Associate NFA membership and not apply for NFA membership, associate membership or principal status with any NFA Member for six months. Should Geller be granted NFA membership, associate membership or principal status with any NFA Member following her six-month temporary bar, she was ordered to pay a $7,500 fine. In addition, Geller was ordered to tape record any and all conversations with customers or prospective customers for six months and cause any and all APs sponsored by any Member of which she is a principal to tape record any and all conversations with customers. She must promptly produce such recordings to NFA in which the participants and dates of the conversations can be readily identified. Only periods during which Geller is an NFA Member or a principal or an Associate of an NFA Member will be counted. To view the Decision, go to Case Documents. To obtain a copy, contact NFA's Information Center.

 
Case Documents Summary
 NFA IDRespondentDocument Type
 0328648ADAMS, JASON MARKCOMPLAINT
 0328648ADAMS, JASON MARKDECISION
 0317299GALLAGHER, WILLIAM JOSEPHCOMPLAINT
 0317299GALLAGHER, WILLIAM JOSEPHDECISION
 0276030GELLER, ELAINE BARBARAANSWER
 0276030GELLER, ELAINE BARBARACOMPLAINT
 0276030GELLER, ELAINE BARBARADECISION
 0312640HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORSANSWER
 0312640HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORSCOMPLAINT
 0312640HARRINGTON FINANCIAL & ENERGY ADVISORSDECISION
 0341236KANEB, PETER WCOMPLAINT
 0341236KANEB, PETER WDECISION
 0302796RICHARDSON, JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER IIICOMPLAINT
 0302796RICHARDSON, JOSEPH CHRISTOPHER IIIDECISION
 0253631STERNFELD, GERRIANSWER
 0253631STERNFELD, GERRICOMPLAINT
 0253631STERNFELD, GERRIDECISION
 
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