Investors have come forward with complaints about Shawn Conan Spellacy [CRD: 2275119, Fair Oaks, California]. Evidently, the securities broker, who worked for Calton Associates Inc., discloses client disputes via Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) BrokerCheck. Notably, Calton Associates Inc. clients allege unsuitable trading. For more on these disclosures about Spellacy, see below.
Particularly, on June 26, 2023, a Calton Associates Inc. client filed FINRA Arbitration: 23-01841 about Shawn Spellacy. Namely, the client alleged that Spellacy engaged in unsuitable trading. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on stocks. Therefore, the client requested $719,415 in compensation from Calton Associates Inc. or Spellacy. Evidently, this arbitration is pending a resolution.
Additionally, a client of Calton Associates Inc. contested Shawn Spellacy’s sales practices by filing FINRA Arbitration: 12-02727. Allegedly, Spellacy made omissions, made misrepresentations, breached a fiduciary duty, and violated state securities laws. It appears that Spellacy caused the client to sustain damages. Therefore, Calton Associates Inc. opted to settle the matter on August 14, 2013, by compensating the client in the amount of $99,999.
Also, a Calton Associates Inc. client filed Civil Suit: 4579 about Shawn Spellacy. Namely, the client alleged that Spellacy made misrepresentations, breached a fiduciary duty, and failed to perform due diligence. Because of this, the client allegedly sustained damages on 1031 exchanges. Therefore, on October 20, 2009, Calton Associates Inc. settled this matter by paying the client $50,010 in damages.
Shawn Spellacy has worked for Calton Associates Inc. as a securities broker since May 1999 and as a financial advisor since May 2004.
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