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MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORP NFA 05BCC00007 NFA ID: 0346896

Respondent/Effective Date Summary
 NFA IDRespondentEffective Date
 0321531BENTLEY TRADING GROUP INC10/12/2006
 0346896MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORP10/12/2006
 0322739PECK, HEATH02/15/2006
 0320276SCHULTZ, STEVEN EDWARD02/15/2006
 0293046STOKES, MICHAEL LOUIS02/15/2006
 0282608TANNER, HARRY ROBERT JR10/12/2006
 0339938TERRANOVA FINANCIAL TRADING CORP10/12/2006
 0296786ZEDECK, PAUL MARTIN02/15/2006
Rule Summary
 NFA IDRespondentRule Type
 0321531BENTLEY TRADING GROUP INC• C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
 0346896MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORP• C.R.2-29(a)(2) - HIGH PRESSURE COMM. PROHIBITED
  • C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
  • C.R.2-9(a) - SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES
 0322739PECK, HEATH• C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
 0320276SCHULTZ, STEVEN EDWARD• C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
 0293046STOKES, MICHAEL LOUIS• C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
  • C.R.2-29(a)(2) - HIGH PRESSURE COMM. PROHIBITED
  • C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
 0282608TANNER, HARRY ROBERT JR• 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
 0339938TERRANOVA FINANCIAL TRADING CORP• C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
  • C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
  • C.R.2-9(a) - SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES
  • C.R.2-29(a)(2) - HIGH PRESSURE COMM. PROHIBITED
 0296786ZEDECK, PAUL MARTIN• C.R.2-2(a) - CHEAT,FRAUD DECEIVE CUSTOMERS
  • C.R.2-9(a) - SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES
  • C.R.2-29(a)(2) - HIGH PRESSURE COMM. PROHIBITED
  • C.R.2-29(a)(1) - FRAUDULENT COMM. TO PUBLIC PROHIB.
Committee Summary
 NFA IDRespondentCommittee
 0321531BENTLEY TRADING GROUP INC• HEARING COMMITTEE
  • BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
 0346896MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORP• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
  • HEARING COMMITTEE
 0322739PECK, HEATH• HEARING COMMITTEE
  • BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
 0320276SCHULTZ, STEVEN EDWARD• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
  • HEARING COMMITTEE
 0293046STOKES, MICHAEL LOUIS• HEARING COMMITTEE
  • BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
 0282608TANNER, HARRY ROBERT JR• HEARING COMMITTEE
  • BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
 0339938TERRANOVA FINANCIAL TRADING CORP• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
  • HEARING COMMITTEE
 0296786ZEDECK, PAUL MARTIN• BUSINESS CONDUCT COMMITTEE
  • HEARING COMMITTEE
Action Summary
 NFA IDRespondentAction Types
 0321531BENTLEY TRADING GROUP INC• SALES PRACTICE
 0346896MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORP• GENERAL CONDUCT
  • SALES PRACTICE
 0322739PECK, HEATH• SALES PRACTICE
 0320276SCHULTZ, STEVEN EDWARD• SALES PRACTICE
 0293046STOKES, MICHAEL LOUIS• SALES PRACTICE
 0282608TANNER, HARRY ROBERT JR• SALES PRACTICE
  • GENERAL CONDUCT
 0339938TERRANOVA FINANCIAL TRADING CORP• GENERAL CONDUCT
  • SALES PRACTICE
 0296786ZEDECK, PAUL MARTIN• GENERAL CONDUCT
  • SALES PRACTICE
Penalty/Event Summary
 NFA IDRespondentPenalty/EventEvent Date
 0321531BENTLEY TRADING GROUP INC• PERMANENT BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP09/27/2006
  • FINE (JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY) $09/27/2006
 0346896MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORP• EXPELLED FROM MEMBERSHIP09/27/2006
  • FINE (JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY) $10000009/27/2006
 0322739PECK, HEATH• FINE $500001/31/2006
  • REQUIRED TO TAPE RECORD 6 MTHS01/31/2006
 0320276SCHULTZ, STEVEN EDWARD• TEMPORARY BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP 3 MTHS01/31/2006
  • REQUIRED TO TAPE RECORD 6 MTHS01/31/2006
 0293046STOKES, MICHAEL LOUIS• FINE $750001/31/2006
  • TEMPORARY BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP 6 MTHS01/31/2006
  • REQUIRED TO TAPE RECORD 6 MTHS01/31/2006
 0282608TANNER, HARRY ROBERT JR• PERMANENT BAR FROM NFA ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP09/27/2006
  • FINE (JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY) $09/27/2006
 0339938TERRANOVA FINANCIAL TRADING CORP• PERMANENT BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP09/27/2006
  • FINE (JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY) $09/27/2006
 0296786ZEDECK, PAUL MARTIN• REQUIRED TO TAPE RECORD 6 MTHS01/31/2006
  • TEMPORARY BAR FROM NFA MEMBERSHIP 3 YRS01/31/2006
Narrative Summary
Narrative for 0321531 - BENTLEY TRADING GROUP INC
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COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Stokes and Zedeck with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Tanner and Zedeck with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities.

ANSWER -

On July 27, 2005, Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION -

On September 27, 2006, Bentley, TFT and Mizner were permanently expelled from NFA membership and Tanner was permanently expelled from association with any NFA Member. In addition, Bentley, TFT, Mizner and Tanner were ordered to pay a $100,000 fine and are jointly and severally liable for full payment of the fine.

 
Narrative for 0346896 - MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORP
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COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Stokes and Zedeck with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Tanner and Zedeck with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities.

ANSWER -

On July 27, 2005, Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION -

On September 27, 2006, Bentley, TFT and Mizner were permanently expelled from NFA membership and Tanner was permanently expelled from association with any NFA Member. In addition, Bentley, TFT, Mizner and Tanner were ordered to pay a $100,000 fine and are jointly and severally liable for full payment of the fine.

 
Narrative for 0322739 - PECK, HEATH
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COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Stokes and Zedeck with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Tanner and Zedeck with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities.

ANSWER -

On July 27, 2005, Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION -

On January 31, 2006, Peck was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. In addition, Peck was ordered to tape record any and all conversations that he has with customers or prospective customers for six months. He must promptly produce to NFA any and all recordings required to be created in a manner in which the participants and dates of the conversations can be readily identified. Only periods during which Peck is an NFA Member or an Associate of an NFA Member will be counted toward fulfillment of this obligation.

 
Narrative for 0320276 - SCHULTZ, STEVEN EDWARD
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COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Stokes and Zedeck with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Tanner and Zedeck with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities.

ANSWER -

On July 27, 2005, Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION -

On January 31, 2006, Schultz was ordered not to apply for NFA membership, associate membership or principal status with any NFA Member for three months. In addition, Schultz was ordered to tape record any and all conversations that he has with customers or prospective customers for six months. He must promptly produce to NFA any and all recordings required to be created in a manner in which the participants and dates of the conversations can be readily identified. Only periods during which Schultz is an NFA Member or an Associate of an NFA Member will be counted toward fulfillment of this obligation.

 
Narrative for 0293046 - STOKES, MICHAEL LOUIS
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COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Stokes and Zedeck with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Tanner and Zedeck with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities.

ANSWER -

On July 27, 2005, Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION -

On January 31, 2006, Stokes was ordered to terminate Associate status with any NFA Member and not to apply for NFA membership, associate membership or principal status with any NFA Member for six months. Stokes was also ordered to pay a $7,500 fine within thirty days after he becomes registered as an AP. In addition, Stokes was ordered to tape record any and all conversations that he has with customers or prospective customers for six months. He must promptly produce to NFA any and all recordings required to be created in a manner in which the participants and dates of the conversations can be readily identified. Only periods during which Stokes is an NFA Member or an Associate of an NFA Member will be counted toward fulfillment of this obligation.

 
Narrative for 0282608 - TANNER, HARRY ROBERT JR
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COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Stokes and Zedeck with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Tanner and Zedeck with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities.

ANSWER -

On July 27, 2005, Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION -

On September 27, 2006, Bentley, TFT and Mizner were permanently expelled from NFA membership and Tanner was permanently expelled from association with any NFA Member. In addition, Bentley, TFT, Mizner and Tanner were ordered to pay a $100,000 fine and are jointly and severally liable for full payment of the fine.

 
Narrative for 0339938 - TERRANOVA FINANCIAL TRADING CORP
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COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Stokes and Zedeck with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Tanner and Zedeck with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities.

ANSWER -

On July 27, 2005, Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION -

On September 27, 2006, Bentley, TFT and Mizner were permanently expelled from NFA membership and Tanner was permanently expelled from association with any NFA Member. In addition, Bentley, TFT, Mizner and Tanner were ordered to pay a $100,000 fine and are jointly and severally liable for full payment of the fine.

 
Narrative for 0296786 - ZEDECK, PAUL MARTIN
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COMPLAINT -

On May 25, 2005, NFA issued a Complaint charging Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz with making deceptive and misleading sales solicitations. In addition, the Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Stokes and Zedeck with using a high-pressure approach. The Complaint charged TFT, Mizner, Tanner and Zedeck with failing to diligently supervise employees and agents in the conduct of their commodity futures activities.

ANSWER -

On July 27, 2005, Bentley, TFT, Mizner, Tanner, Stokes, Zedeck, Peck and Schultz filed an Answer to the Complaint in which they denied the material allegations contained therein.

DECISION -

On January 31, 2006, Zedeck was ordered not to apply for NFA membership, associate membership or principal status with any NFA Member for three years. In addition, Zedeck was ordered to tape record any and all conversations that he has with customers or prospective customers for six months. He must promptly produce to NFA any and all recordings required to be created in a manner in which the participants and dates of the conversations can be readily identified. Only periods during which Zedeck is an NFA Member or an Associate of an NFA Member will be counted toward fulfillment of this obligation. This Decision is in conjunction with NFA Case No. 04-BCC-015

 
Case Documents Summary
 NFA IDRespondentDocument Type
 0321531BENTLEY TRADING GROUP INCANSWER
 0321531BENTLEY TRADING GROUP INCCOMPLAINT
 0321531BENTLEY TRADING GROUP INCDECISION
 0346896MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORPANSWER
 0346896MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORPCOMPLAINT
 0346896MIZNER FINANCIAL TRADING CORPDECISION
 0322739PECK, HEATHANSWER
 0322739PECK, HEATHCOMPLAINT
 0322739PECK, HEATHDECISION
 0320276SCHULTZ, STEVEN EDWARDANSWER
 0320276SCHULTZ, STEVEN EDWARDCOMPLAINT
 0320276SCHULTZ, STEVEN EDWARDDECISION
 0293046STOKES, MICHAEL LOUISANSWER
 0293046STOKES, MICHAEL LOUISCOMPLAINT
 0293046STOKES, MICHAEL LOUISDECISION
 0282608TANNER, HARRY ROBERT JRANSWER
 0282608TANNER, HARRY ROBERT JRCOMPLAINT
 0282608TANNER, HARRY ROBERT JRDECISION
 0339938TERRANOVA FINANCIAL TRADING CORPANSWER
 0339938TERRANOVA FINANCIAL TRADING CORPCOMPLAINT
 0339938TERRANOVA FINANCIAL TRADING CORPDECISION
 0296786ZEDECK, PAUL MARTINANSWER
 0296786ZEDECK, PAUL MARTINCOMPLAINT
 0296786ZEDECK, PAUL MARTINDECISION
 
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