March 2025 | New York, NY
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Key Facts About Jordan Paul Meadow: Investor Alert
- Full Name: Jordan Paul Meadow
- CRD Number: 6116538
- Current Status: Not currently registered (previously at Spartan Capital Securities, LLC)
- Previous Locations: New York, NY and White Plains, NY
- Registration History: Previously registered with multiple firms including Spartan Capital Securities, LLC (2018-2023), Newbridge Securities Corporation (2017-2018), and Maxim Group LLC (2014-2017)
- Regulatory Actions: Permanently barred by FINRA as of March 2023 for refusing to provide testimony in an investigation of potential excessive trading
- Legal Issues: Named in an SEC complaint alleging insider trading (June 2023)
- Financial Status: Outstanding IRS tax lien of $245,736.51 filed January 2023
- FINRA BrokerCheck: Multiple disclosure events including regulatory event, civil event, and judgment/lien
- Industry Examinations: Passed Series 7 and Series 63 exams
- Allegations of Misconduct: SEC allegations of trading on misappropriated material nonpublic information with illicit profits exceeding $730,000
Detailed Case Overview: The Allegations Against Jordan Paul Meadow
Jordan Paul Meadow, formerly a registered representative with Spartan Capital Securities, LLC in New York, is currently facing serious allegations from federal regulators that have significant implications for his former clients and the investment community at large.
On March 10, 2025, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) permanently barred Meadow from the securities industry after he refused to appear for on-the-record testimony in connection with an investigation into potential excessive trading at his member firm. According to FINRA’s findings, to which Meadow consented without admitting or denying, his refusal to cooperate with the investigation violated FINRA rules that require industry professionals to cooperate with regulatory inquiries.
More alarming are the allegations contained in a complaint filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 29, 2023. The SEC complaint details what appears to be a sophisticated insider trading scheme. According to the allegations, Meadow received material nonpublic information that had been misappropriated by an individual named Steven Teixeira. The SEC alleges that Teixeira obtained this confidential information from his romantic partner’s laptop while they both worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The romantic partner was reportedly an executive assistant at a New York-based investment bank.
The SEC complaint specifically alleges that Meadow traded on this misappropriated information in securities of multiple companies, including Score Media and Gaming, Inc. and VMWare, Inc., generating illicit profits of more than $730,000. Perhaps most concerning for former clients, the SEC further alleges that Meadow used this inside information to recommend investments to his brokerage customers. According to the complaint, Meadow recommended investments in Score to his customers with the knowledge—based on misappropriated information—that Score would soon be acquired.
These allegations suggest a pattern of conduct that, if proven, would represent serious violations of securities laws and breach of fiduciary duty to clients.
Historical and Background Information
Meadow entered the securities industry in December 2012 when he began his career at Saxony Securities, Inc. Over the next decade, he worked at multiple brokerage firms, including:
- Saxony Securities, Inc. (December 2012 – September 2013)
- Reid & Rudiger LLC (October 2013 – October 2014)
- Maxim Group LLC (November 2014 – April 2017)
- Newbridge Securities Corporation (March 2017 – July 2018)
- Spartan Capital Securities, LLC (July 2018 – June 2023)
Meadow’s relatively frequent movement between firms—five employers in approximately ten years—can sometimes be an indicator of potential issues in the securities industry. His registration history shows that he was primarily based in the New York City area throughout his career.
According to FINRA records, Meadow has passed two general industry exams—the Securities Industry Essentials Examination (SIE) in October 2018 and the General Securities Representative Examination (Series 7) in December 2012. He also passed the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (Series 63) in December 2012.
At the time of his FINRA bar in March 2025, Meadow was also serving as a board member of the Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center, a non-profit organization, a position he had held since May 2022.
Red Flags & Warning Signs of Broker Misconduct
The allegations against Jordan Paul Meadow highlight several red flags that investors should be vigilant about when working with financial professionals:
1. Trading on Non-Public Information
The SEC alleges that Meadow traded on material non-public information that was improperly obtained. This type of insider trading violates the core principles of market fairness and integrity, giving certain traders an unfair advantage over others.
2. Excessive Trading (Churning)
FINRA’s investigation into “potential excessive trading” at Meadow’s firm suggests concerns about possible churning—a practice where brokers execute excessive transactions in client accounts primarily to generate commissions rather than to benefit the client.
3. Refusal to Cooperate with Regulatory Investigations
Meadow’s refusal to provide testimony to FINRA investigators, which led to his permanent bar from the industry, represents a serious breach of professional obligations and raises questions about what information he may have been unwilling to disclose.
4. Using Confidential Information to Make Recommendations
The SEC allegations suggest that Meadow may have recommended investments to clients based on improperly obtained information rather than legitimate analysis, potentially misleading clients about the basis for these recommendations.
5. Financial Issues and Tax Liens
The substantial IRS tax lien ($245,736.51) filed against Meadow raises questions about his personal financial management that could potentially impact his professional judgment and create conflicts of interest with clients.
Legal & Regulatory Framework
The actions alleged against Jordan Paul Meadow implicate several key securities regulations:
FINRA Rule 2010: Standards of Commercial Honor and Principles of Trade
This fundamental rule requires brokers to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Meadow’s alleged conduct, if proven, would represent clear violations of this standard.
FINRA Rule 8210: Provision of Information and Testimony
This rule requires industry members to provide information and testimony when requested by FINRA. Meadow’s refusal to appear for testimony was a direct violation of this rule, resulting in his permanent bar.
Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and SEC Rule 10b-5
These provisions prohibit the use of manipulative and deceptive practices in connection with the purchase or sale of securities. The SEC’s insider trading allegations against Meadow would, if proven, constitute violations of these cornerstone securities laws.
FINRA Rule 2111: Suitability
This rule requires that brokers have a reasonable basis to believe that a recommended transaction or investment strategy is suitable for the customer. Making recommendations based on misappropriated information rather than legitimate analysis would fail this standard.
FINRA Rule 3110: Supervision
This rule requires brokerage firms to establish and maintain a system to supervise the activities of their associated persons. The allegations raise questions about the supervisory systems at Meadow’s firms and whether they detected or prevented the alleged misconduct.
Guidance for Affected Investors
If you were a client of Jordan Paul Meadow, particularly during his time at Spartan Capital Securities, LLC between 2018 and 2023, there are several important steps you should consider taking:
1. Review Your Account Statements and Trade Confirmations
Examine your investment portfolio performance and trading history during the time Meadow served as your broker. Look for patterns of:
- High-frequency trading
- Concentration in particular securities (especially Score Media and Gaming, Inc. or VMWare, Inc.)
- Recommendations that seemed unusually timed or otherwise suspicious in retrospect
- Periods of significant underperformance or unexpected losses
2. Gather All Communications
Collect all written communications, including emails, text messages, letters, and notes from phone conversations with Meadow. These could be valuable evidence if you decide to pursue recovery options.
3. Assess Potential Damages
Work with an independent financial professional to assess whether and to what extent you may have suffered damages as a result of potentially improper recommendations or excessive trading.
4. Understand the Time Limitations
Be aware that there are strict time limitations for filing claims against brokers and brokerage firms. In FINRA arbitration, claims generally must be filed within six years of the events giving rise to the dispute. Other forums may have different limitations periods.
5. Consider Your Recovery Options
If you believe you’ve suffered losses due to misconduct, you may have several options:
- FINRA Arbitration: Most disputes between investors and brokers are resolved through FINRA’s arbitration process.
- Securities Class Actions: In some cases, investors may join together in class action lawsuits.
- SEC Fair Funds: If the SEC obtains disgorgement and penalties from Meadow, these funds might be distributed to harmed investors.
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If you’ve experienced losses while working with Jordan Paul Meadow or have concerns about how your investments were handled, don’t wait to take action. Your financial future is too important to leave to chance. Call 800-950-6553 today to speak with one of our securities fraud attorneys and learn about your options for potential recovery.
