According to FINRA, Juan Manuel Bernal Gomez (CRD #6722271) of Winter Park, Florida was suspended from the securities industry for failure to provide information or keep information current pursuant to FINRA Rule 9552(d). The suspension became effective on September 16, 2024. This action is associated with FINRA Case #2021072405401. FINRA Rule 9552(d) authorizes FINRA to suspend an individual who fails to provide information or keep information current as required by FINRA rules. Under this rule, FINRA issues a notice identifying the deficiency and provides a specific deadline for compliance. If the individual does not respond or remedy the deficiency by the deadline, the suspension takes effect automatically. During the period of suspension, the individual is prohibited from associating with any FINRA member firm, meaning they cannot perform any securities-related activities including executing trades, advising customers, or engaging in any other broker-dealer functions. The requirement to provide information to FINRA upon request is one of the most fundamental obligations of every registered person in the securities industry. FINRA Rule 8210 grants FINRA broad authority to request information, documents, and testimony from associated persons in connection with its regulatory investigations and examinations. This authority is critical to FINRA's ability to oversee the industry, detect potential violations, and protect investors from harm. When registered persons fail to comply with these requests, it directly impedes FINRA's regulatory mission and may prevent the discovery and remediation of misconduct that could be harming investors. A suspension under Rule 9552(d) differs from a bar under Rule 9552(h) in that a suspension can potentially be lifted if the individual subsequently complies with FINRA's information request. However, if the individual continues to fail to provide the required information, the suspension may eventually be converted to a permanent bar under subsection (h) of the rule. This graduated enforcement approach is designed to incentivize compliance while providing increasingly severe consequences for continued non-cooperation. Investors should be aware that a suspended individual is temporarily prohibited from working in the securities industry and should always verify the current registration status of their financial professionals through FINRA's free BrokerCheck tool.