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SEC bars Giovanni Pennetta from association with any broker, dealer or investment adviser
The release describes Giovanni Pennetta as Sestante's Managing Member and Chief Investment Officer.
The SEC posted the order on Sept. 22, 2026.
According to the order, Giovanni Pennetta is barred from association with any broker, dealer or investment adviser.
The order describes the underlying case:
"The Commission's complaint alleged that, in connection with the offer and sale of membership interests in NextGenTech, Pennetta made misrepresentations to NextGenTech investors about its portfolio holdings and also misappropriated $6.2 million of investor funds for his personal use and to repay an investor in a separate NextGentTech offering."
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SEC litigation release on Giovanni PennettaView on sec.gov ↗How this was made
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