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\t\t\t\tAfter failing to cooperate in a probe into allegations of securities violations, George Merhoff, a former ex-Cetera Financial Group adviser, has been barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)<\/a>. He was fired by the brokerage firm in April for allegedly issuing an undisclosed payment to a firm customer.<\/p>\n

With over 21 years working in the brokerage industry, Merhoff was a registered Cetera broker <\/a>for seven years. Before that, he was registered with Pacific West Securities, where he worked for 13 years, and at AAG Securities for less than a year.<\/p>\n

Merhoff\u2019s BrokerCheck record<\/a> shows 27 customer disputes filed since December 2015 that have either been settled or are pending. Allegations include the following:<\/p>\n

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After failing to cooperate in a probe into allegations of securities violations, George Merhoff, a former ex-Cetera Financial Group adviser, has been barred by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He was fired by the brokerage firm in April for allegedly issuing an undisclosed payment to a firm customer. 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