According to FINRA, Edwin Barkhordarian was permanently barred from association with any FINRA member firm in January 2026 pursuant to FINRA Rule 9552(h), for failure to provide information or keep information current as required by FINRA rules. The bar became effective January 27, 2026.FINRA Rule 9552(h) authorizes FINRA to permanently bar an individual from the securities industry when that person fails to comply with requirements to provide information or keep registration information current, and the person does not cure the deficiency within the applicable timeframe. This rule is designed to protect investors by ensuring that individuals who fail to maintain transparency with their regulator cannot continue to operate in the securities industry.The specific circumstances underlying the information failure in this case are not detailed in the public disciplinary report. However, a permanent bar under Rule 9552(h) means that Barkhordarian is no longer permitted to associate with any FINRA member firm in any capacity. Investors who worked with Barkhordarian should review their account history for any concerns and can access his full regulatory record through FINRA BrokerCheck. The transparency of FINRA's registration system depends on all registered individuals maintaining current and accurate information—when individuals fail to do so and refuse to cure the deficiency, permanent removal from the industry is the appropriate regulatory response to protect the investing public.