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J.D. Wood & Company failed to file a Form ADV amendment within 30 days of changing its custodian to Charles Schwab between September 2023 and December 2024, violating Regulation 303.012(i). The company is ordered to pay a $5,000 administrative assessment to the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities within thirty days of the Order's effective date. Failure to pay or comply with the Order subjects J.D. Wood & Company to continued sanctions and potential additional penalties.
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FILED 2026 AUGUST 18 AM 9:55 PA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES
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Docket No.: 26 0030 (SEC-CAO)
CONSENT AGREEMENT AND ORDER
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through the Department of Banking and Securities ("Department"), Bureau of Securities Compliance and Examinations ("Bureau"), has conducted an investigation of the business practices of J.D. Wood & Company ("JWC") and its officers and employees. Based on the results of its investigation, the Bureau has concluded that JWC has operated in violation of the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972, 70 P.S. § 1-101 et seq. ("1972 Act"). JWC, in lieu of litigation, and without admitting or denying the allegations herein, and intending to be legally bound, hereby agrees to the terms of this Consent Agreement and Order ("Order").
BACKGROUND
The Department is the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's administrative agency authorized and empowered to administer and enforce the 1972 Act.
The Bureau is primarily responsible for administering and enforcing the 1972 Act for the Department.
JWC (CRD # 109666) was, at all times material herein, a Pennsylvania domestic business corporation with an address of Redacted Redacted.
Regulation 303.012(i) requires that an investment adviser registered under the act shall take steps necessary to ensure that material information contained in its Form ADV and exhibits remains current and accurate. If a material statement made in Form ADV and exhibits becomes incorrect or inaccurate the investment adviser shall file with the Department an amendment on Form ADV within 30 days of the occurrence of the event which requires the filing of the amendment.
In September 2023, JWC changed its custodian to Charles Schwab.
From September 2023 to December 2024, JWC failed to file an amendment to its Form ADV within 30 days of changing its custodian to Charles Schwab.
VIOLATION
RELIEF
JWC is ORDERED to comply with the 1972 Act and Regulations adopted by the Department, and in particular Section 301(c) of the 1972 Act, 70 P.S. § 1-301(c).
Should JWC fail to pay the assessment as set forth in paragraph 8 above, the sanctions set forth elsewhere in the Order shall continue in full force and effect until full payment is made. However, this provision shall not be construed as affording JWC the option of either paying the assessment or being indefinitely subject to the sanctions.
Should JWC fail to comply with any and/or all provisions of this Order, the Department may impose additional sanctions and costs and seek other appropriate relief subject to JWC's right to a hearing pursuant to the 1972 Act.
FURTHER PROVISIONS
Consent. JWC hereby knowingly, willingly, voluntarily and irrevocably consents to the entry of this Order pursuant to the Bureau's authority under the 1972 Act and agrees that it understands all of the terms and conditions contained herein. JWC, by voluntarily entering into this Order, waives any right to a hearing or appeal concerning the terms, conditions, and/or penalties set forth in this Order.
Entire Agreement. This Order contains the entire agreement between the Department and JWC. There are no other terms, obligations, covenants, representations, statements, conditions, or otherwise, of any kind whatsoever concerning this Order. This Order may be amended in writing by mutual agreement by the Department and JWC.
Binding Nature. The Department, JWC, and all officers, owners, directors, employees, heirs and assigns of JWC intend to be and are legally bound by the terms of this Order.
Counsel. This Order is entered into by the parties upon full opportunity for legal advice from legal counsel.
Effectiveness. JWC hereby stipulates and agrees that the Order shall become effective on the date the Bureau executes the Order ("Effective Date").
Other Enforcement Action. (a) The Department reserves all of its rights, duties, and authority to enforce all statutes, rules, and regulations under its jurisdiction against JWC in the future regarding all matters not resolved by this Order. (b) JWC acknowledges and agrees that this Order is only binding upon the Department and not any other local, state or federal agency, department, or office regarding matters within this Order.
Authorization. The parties below are authorized to execute this Order and legally bind their respective parties.
Counterparts. This Order may be executed in separate counterparts, by facsimile and/or by PDF.
Titles. The titles used to identify the paragraphs of this document are for the convenience of reference only and do not control the interpretation of this document.
Finding. The Department finds that it is necessary and appropriate in the public interest and for the protection of investors, and consistent with the purposes fairly intended by the policy and provisions of the 1972 Act to issue this Order.
WHEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, including the recital paragraphs, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Banking and Securities, Bureau of Securities Compliance and Examinations and J.D. Wood & Company, intending to be legally bound, do hereby execute this Consent Agreement and Order.
FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND SECURITIES BUREAU OF SECURITIES COMPLIANCE AND EXAMINATIONS
Redacted Eric Pistilli, Deputy Secretary for Securities Date: 08/18/2026
J.D. WOOD & COMPANY Redacted Jonathan Wood President Date: 8/14/2026
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