Finra, investigating misuse of funds, bars former Edward Jones rep

Matthew Kerby declined to participate in hearing looking into allegations.
JAN 17, 2018

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. has barred Matthew Kerby, a former Edward Jones broker, for failing to take part in a hearing looking into allegations that he misused client funds. Mr. Kerby was employed by Edward Jones in Paoli, Ind., from 2007 to 2017. He was discharged by the firm in November after it was alleged that he had misused client funds. He is no longer employed by a securities firm.

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