Former Equity Services, Inc. Broker Andrew Gentiluomo Accused of Investment Losses

Equity Services

There are options for clients who lost money investing in former Equity Services, Inc. broker Andrew Gentiluomo (CRD# 4975462). He was registered with Vanderbilt Securities, LLC in Roanoke, Virginia, from 2025 to 2026, and Equity Services, Inc. in Roanoke, Virginia, from 2010 to 2025, when he was terminated regarding, “Terminated due to the Representative’s involvement with individuals’ investments in limited liability companies which were not made through the Firm, and the Representative’s execution of a promissory note with a client to purchase her house.”

Andrew Gentiluomo Customer Complaints

He has been the subject of two customer complaints between 2024 and 2026, according to his CRD report:

March 2026. “Client seeks reimbursement for the loss on an investment in 2023 she alleges was recommended by the FA. She alleges the FA failed to advise her that her investment could not be used for a Required Minimum Distribution from her IRA, causing tax issues, illiquidity of the investment and a loss upon the failure of the business.” The case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding investment in a private limited liability company (LLC), and it took place while he was registered with Equity Services, Inc.

May 2024. “Customer alleges Blue Sky, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Constructive Fraud, and Common Law Conspiracy regarding investments in two LLCs.” The customer sought $200,000 in damages, and the case was settled for $124,285.71. The complaint was regarding investment in a LLC, and it took place while he was registered with Equity Services, Inc.

Pursuant to FINRA Rules, member firms are responsible for supervising a broker’s activities during the time the broker is registered with the firm. Therefore, Equity Services, Inc. may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Andrew Gentiluomo’s customers.

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