PlainAdvisorCheck rating 3/5 - an editorial, size-normalized signal, not a regulatory determination. Always verify the underlying record on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging an advisor.
Branch offices
9offices
FINRA: Small firm
Total disclosures
34events
On FINRA BrokerCheck
Regulatory events
19actions
56% of all disclosures
Disclosures per office
3.78per office
34 ÷ 9 offices
Wall Street Access vs. every disclosing firm
Disclosures per branch office, the size-normalized signal behind the grade (lower is cleaner)
4a cleaner per-office record than 2% of 1,251 disclosing firms
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Source FINRA BrokerCheck · SEC IAPD · 2026
Disclosure Breakdown
Disclosure Type
Count
% of Disclosures
Regulatory Events
19
55.9%
Arbitrations
15
44.1%
Civil Events
0
0.0%
Total
34
100.0%
Counts reflect events reported on FINRA BrokerCheck. Disclosures are reported events, not proven violations. Verify at BrokerCheck ↗
Disclosure category share
Regulatory 19Arbitration 15Civil 0
Disclosure Profile
Wall Street Access's disclosure record, broken down by category and footprint.
Disclosures per office
3.78
Heavy load
Regulatory share
56%
of total disclosures
Size class
Small firm
9 branches
Firm Details
Firm Size
Small
Scope
ACTIVE
Location
New York, NY
CRD Number
10012
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a grade of C mean for Wall Street Access?
A grade of C reflects Wall Street Access's disclosure intensity, its weighted disclosure load per branch office, ranked against other firms of a similar size (small firm). It carries 34 total disclosures across 9 branch offices. Review the specific disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before engaging.
How many FINRA disclosures does Wall Street Access have?
Wall Street Access has 34 total FINRA disclosures, including 19 regulatory events, 15 arbitrations. Disclosures reflect reported events on FINRA BrokerCheck and do not necessarily indicate proven violations.
How big is Wall Street Access?
Wall Street Access operates 9 branch offices and is classified by FINRA as a small firm, registered in NY (Small firm). FINRA BrokerCheck publishes branch-office counts but not a firmwide registered-representative headcount, so PlainAdvisorCheck measures firm size by branch footprint.
Where can I verify Wall Street Access's disciplinary record?
You can verify Wall Street Access's full disciplinary history on FINRA BrokerCheck at brokercheck.finra.org using CRD number 10012. BrokerCheck provides detailed information about individual registered representatives, complaints, and regulatory actions.
What is a FINRA disclosure?
A FINRA disclosure is a reported event on a broker-dealer's record, including regulatory actions, customer complaints, arbitration proceedings, and civil court events. Disclosures are part of the public record maintained by FINRA and do not necessarily indicate wrongdoing or proven violations.
Should I avoid Wall Street Access because of its disclosures?
Not necessarily. Larger firms accumulate more disclosures simply because they operate more offices, so PlainAdvisorCheck grades each firm against same-size peers rather than on raw counts. Wall Street Access carries 34 disclosures across 9 branch offices (about 3.78 per office). Review the nature of individual disclosures on FINRA BrokerCheck before making a decision.
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