Last Updated: August 2025 (San Jose, CA)
Paul Getty Investigation Summary
Here’s what you need to know about San Jose, CA, stockbroker Paul Getty:
- Name: Mr. Paul M. Getty
- Current Employer: Emerson Equity
- Previous Firms: Lightpath Capital Inc. (10/2017-9/2024), Emerson Equity, Colorado Financial Service Corp., Concorde Investment Services
- Function: Stock Broker/ Financial Advisor
- Aliases: Paul Getty
- Primary Location: Santa Monica, CA
- Other Business Affiliations: First Guardian Group, FGG Partners LLC, FGG Inc., FGG-LHI Fund LLC, FGG-LHI Management LLC, Satwick Mezzanine Fund II LLC, Satwick Mezzanine Fund III, Satwick Mezzanine Fund IV
- CRD 6470002
- Can Paul Getty be sued in FINRA arbitration: Yes
- Sanctioned by FINRA: No
- Highest Settlement of a customer case: $379,606
- Two Pending Customer Disputes Seek Damages of $575,000
Discuss your case with experienced investment fraud lawyer Bob Rex at (877) 224-3199 for a free consultation.
Did You Lose Money With Paul Getty As Your Stockbroker?
Paul Getty is the subject of two FINRA arbitrations filed in March 2025.
A customer of Emerson Equity seeks damages of $435,068 and alleges various claims vs. Getty, including breach of fiduciary duty, professional negligence, violation of the Best Interest Rule, violations of the Nevada Securities Act and Violations of Nevada laws protecting older or vulnerable persons from abuse. The subject investments include real estate investment trusts (REITs).
A customer of Lightpath Capital seeks damages of $140,000 and alleges misrepresentation and omission of material facts, unsuitability and violations of state securities and/or consumer protection statutes. The subject investments include REITs.
In 4/2024 a customer complaint involving investments in NP Skyloft was settled for $379,606. Of this amount, Getty paid personally $119,092. The complaint alleged violations of Federal and California securities laws, breach of contract, unlawful and fraudulent business practices and breach of contract.
In another case with similar allegations and also involving NP Skyloft a customer was paid $130,393, of which Getty paid $40,907 personally.
In 2/2023 a customer of Lightpath Capital was paid $25,000 to resolve allegations that Paul Getty presented a real estate educational lecture at an investment club which led to he customer investing in three private placements with another representative of Lightpath capital.
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Allegations of Broker Misconduct Against Paul Getty
Customers of Mark Paul Getty have alleged the following wrongdoing in connection with the handling of customer accounts:
- Violation of California securities laws
- Violation of Federal securities laws
- Fraudulent Business Practices
- Breach of Contract
- Common Law Fraud
- Breach of Fiduciary Duty
- Negligence
- Gross Negligence
- Violations of the Nevada Securities Act
- Violations of Nevada laws protecting older or vulnerable persons from abuse
- Violation of the Best Interest Rule
Information on Elder Financial Abuse
Alternative Investments: These are assets that are not stocks, bonds or cash. Alternative investments generally fall within five categories: hedge funds, private capital, natural resources (oil and gas, energy), real estate (REITs) and infrastructure. They are typically less liquid that conventional investments, less regulated with higher fees and generally higher risk.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is the agency that licenses and regulates stockbrokers and brokerage firms. FINRA requires brokers and brokerage firms to report customer complaints and disputes as well as regulatory sanctions. In addition brokers are required to disclose certain financial matters such as personal bankruptcies, judgments and liens.
More information on NP Skyloft
Invest in Inspired Healthcare / Inspired Senior Living DST ?
We are interested in speaking with clients of Paul Getty who invested in any of the Inspired Healthcare Capital investments, including, Inspired Healthcare of Dartmouth DST.
Inspired Healthcare Capital has suspended all investment offerings and ceased distributions to investors while they are undergoing regulatory review by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission.
According to a recent letter to investors the company is facing cash flow issues, The company is commencing an investor call center on Monday 8/18/25 , Monday-Friday , 9am-5pm Eastern — 877 972 0090.
Volante Senior Living, launched by Inspired in 2023 to manage its portfolio of senior housing assets, ceased operations in July 2025 following the resignation of CEO Jeff Fischer. This recent announcement is obviously causing great concern for investors in all the Inspired Healthcare offerings, which include:
- Inspired Senior Living of Dartmouth DST (Inspired Senior Living has similar entities in 29 other cities including Delray Beach , Dunedin, New Braufels, Round Rock, San Marcos, St. Petersburg, etc. )
- Inspired Healthcare Capital Fund DST
- Inspired Healthcare Income Fund DST
- Inspired Healthcare Capital INcome Fund 5 DST
- IHC- Candle Light Cove DST
- IHC- Ashbrook DST
Recover Your Investment Losses Now With Rex Securities Law
If you have suffered investment losses in an account handled by Paul Getty, contact us for a complimentary consultation with an experienced securities lawyer to learn how you may be able to recover damages through FINRA arbitration.
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.
Most cases are handled on a contingent fee basis meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are successful.