Sean Sullivan, Broker with Sovereign Global Advisors, Named in Customer Dispute Alleging Unauthorized Trading

INVESTORS: Sovereign Global Advisors broker Sean Sullivan was named in a customer dispute following allegations of unauthorized trading and failure to follow instructions

Sean Sullivan (CRD: 6283466) is registered as a broker with Sovereign Global Advisors, where he’s been employed since 2022. Sullivan was previously registered as a broker with Aegis Capital Corp. from 2015 until 2022.

Sullivan has four disclosures on his BrokerCheck report. 

August 2022 Customer Dispute

Status: Pending

Allegations: Client alleges unauthorized trading and failure to follow instructions.


July 2022 Employment Separation After Allegations

Firm Name: Aegis Capital Corp.

Termination Type: Discharged

Allegations: Multiple allegations of unauthorized trading.

Broker Comment: The Firm was aware that I was seeking new employment for various reasons, no one in Senior Management, Supervision or Compliance advised of any issues as it relates to unauthorized trading and filed a discharge despite the knowledge of my intended resignation


July 2021 Customer Dispute

Status: Settled

Allegations: Client alleges failure to follow instructions and poor performance

Damage Amount Requested: $17,000.00

Settlement Amount: $14,500.00

Broker Comment: Client never gave a definitive order to sell. Client chose to hold the position.


January 2020 Customer Dispute

Status: Settled

Allegations: Time frame: 6/2017 – 8/2019; Unsuitability, common law fraud, gross negligence, breach of contract, elder abuse.

Damage Amount Requested: $1,079,155.00

Settlement Amount: $145,000.00

Broker Comment: The allegations are absolutely false and without merit. We intend to vigorously fight these untrue allegations and prove our innocence.


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