Last Updated: November 2025 — New York, NY
Here’s what you need to know about New York, NY stockbroker John Russo:
- Name: John Russo
- Current Employer: Dominari Securities LLC (CRD #18975), 725 Fifth Avenue, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10022 — registered since 03/04/2024
- Prior Firms: Aegis Capital Corp. (2018–2024); T3 Trading Group, LLC (2018); Osprey Partners LLC (2016–2017); Paulson Investment Company LLC (2015–2016); Benjamin & Jerold Brokerage I, LLC (2014–2015)
- Other Business Affiliations: West Nyack Motors LLC (investor; non-investment related); Turin Capital Corp. (investment-related; president)
- CRD number: 3245040
- Stockbroker / Financial Advisor. Currently approved as a FINRA General Securities Representative and Securities Trader; licensed in numerous U.S. states/territories
- Can Broker be Sued in FINRA: Yes
- Pending Customer Disputes: Yes, two.
If you’ve sustained damages from Mr. Russo, discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With John Russo As Your Stockbroker?
Two pending FINRA arbitrations filed by customers of former employer Aegis Capital:
- FINRA Case No. 25-01901 (filed September 2025; FINRA—New York, NY): Customers allege breach of fiduciary duty, unsuitable investments, material misrepresentations/omissions, breach of FINRA rules, and breach of contract related to a private placement. Damages are currently unspecified.
- FINRA Case No. 25-00032 (filed January 2025; FINRA—Boca Raton, FL): Claimant alleges unsuitable investments in listed equities; damage amount not yet specified.
Private Placements under Reg D: What is a Private Placement? According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC):
“Under the federal securities laws, a company may not offer or sell securities unless the offering has been registered with the SEC or an exemption from registration is available. Offerings exempt from the SEC’s registration requirements pursuant to Securities Act Section 4(a)(2) or its safe harbor under Regulation D of the Securities Act are often referred to as private placements.”
The SEC warns that unregistered offerings may be utilized to conduct investment scams and that investors should have the ability to weather a total loss in these illiquid investments. See this SEC Investor Alert about red flags to watch out for in unregistered offerings.
Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against John Russo
- Unsuitability. Recommendations alleged to be inconsistent with customers’ risk tolerance/objectives may violate FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability); for retail customers, the SEC’s Regulation Best Interest (Exchange Act Rule 15l-1) imposes a best-interest care obligation.
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty. Customers allege failure to act in their best interests; such allegations are often evaluated alongside Reg BI’s care and disclosure obligations.
- Misrepresentation / Omission of Material Facts (Fraud). Alleged material misrepresentations and omissionsimplicate FINRA Rule 2020 (prohibiting manipulative or deceptive devices) and FINRA Rule 2010 (standards of commercial honor).
- Breach of Contract / Breach of FINRA Rules. Written claims include breach of contract and general breaches of industry rules.
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Investigations of Aegis Capital and Aegis Capital Brokers-Lawsuits, Arbitrations & Disputes
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by John Russo, contact us for a complimentary consultation with an experienced securities lawyer to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.
Firms We Have Pursued On Behalf of Our Clients
With offices in Boca Raton, FL, and Austin, TX, stockbroker fraud attorney Bob Rex provides representation to investors nationwide who are seeking recovery of investment losses due to the negligence or fraud of stockbrokers, financial advisors, and broker-dealers.
If you have questions about how your account has been handled, call (877) 224-3199 to speak with an experienced securities attorney at no cost to you.
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