Angie Funtanilla: Wedbush Advisor Fired by Morgan Stanley

Seattle, Washington financial advisor Angie Funtanilla (CRD# 4021482) was recently terminated from her former member firm in connection with alleged rule violations. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority records show that the former Morgan Stanley representative is now registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Wedbush Securities.

Ms. Funtanilla’s BrokerCheck report discloses her termination from Morgan Stanley. Filed in January 2025, the disclosure states that she was fired in connection with “concerns” regarding her alleged “involvement in client’s personal finances and testamentary bequest from the client; acceptance of bequest after Firm denial; exercise of discretion in client non-discretionary account; and use of a personal device to conduct Firm written business.” The disclosure provides no additional information regarding these allegations.

Investors should be aware that FINRA Rule 3260 clarifies specific conditions in which brokers can perform discretionary trades. Its also prohibits discretionary trading without a customer’s prior written authorization and a firm’s written approval. Another important standard, FINRA Rule 2010, stipulates that brokers must “observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.” Generally speaking, this means that they may not conduct unauthorized trades; it is also a broad prohibition against unethical conduct. Brokers who violate these rules may be held liable for damages.

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Angie Funtanilla holds 23 years of securities industry experience. Based in Seattle, Washington, she has been registered as a broker and an investment advisor with Wedbush Securities since April 2025. Her past registrations include Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, Thomas Weisel Partners, and E*Trade Securities. Her credentials include the passage of four securities industry qualifying exams: the Securities Industry Essentials Examination, or SIE; the General Securities Representative Examination, or Series 7; the Uniform Combined State Law Examination, or Series 66; and the Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination, or Series 63. She is licensed in California. (Information current as of April 20, 2025.)

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