Discharges U4/U5

Jun 13, 2012 8:57 pm

A friend of mine was discharged from a wirehouse years ago.  The firm listed  "failure to meet production numbers" on his U5.  No complaints or arbitration proceedings are on his records.  Can a new securities industry employer/prospective employer see his discharge and reason for discharge?  At what point in the hiring process do these records get examined?  Any input is appreciated.