According to FINRA, Sara Therese Jankowski (CRD #6639418) of Crown Point, Indiana 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 27, 2024. This action is associated with FINRA Case #2024080968401. 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 administrative proceeding, FINRA first issues a notice identifying the specific deficiency and providing a compliance deadline. If the individual does not respond or remedy the issue by the deadline, the suspension takes effect automatically. While suspended, Jankowski is prohibited from associating with any FINRA member firm in any capacity, meaning she cannot engage in any regulated securities activities including trading, advising clients, or performing any other broker-dealer functions. The obligation to cooperate with FINRA's information requests is a foundational element of the regulatory framework governing the securities industry. FINRA Rule 8210 grants FINRA the authority to request information, documents, and testimony from registered persons and former associated persons. This authority enables FINRA to conduct thorough investigations into potential violations of securities laws and industry rules, and to take appropriate enforcement action to protect investors. When individuals fail to meet their obligation to provide information, it undermines FINRA's regulatory effectiveness and may prevent the detection and remediation of practices that harm investors. A suspension under Rule 9552(d) is a significant regulatory action that can have far-reaching consequences for the affected individual's career in the securities industry. While the suspension can potentially be lifted if the individual subsequently complies with FINRA's information request, continued non-compliance may result in the suspension being escalated to a permanent bar under Rule 9552(h). This escalation mechanism ensures that there are meaningful consequences for those who refuse to cooperate with FINRA's regulatory authority. Investors should always verify the current registration and disciplinary status of any financial professional before making investment decisions by using FINRA's BrokerCheck, a free tool that provides comprehensive background information on brokers and brokerage firms.