Were you the victim of Hastings Capital Group, LLC broker Brett Messing (CRD# 2077288)? He has been registered with Hastings Capital Group, LLC in New York, New York, since 2018.
In March 2010, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sanctioned him to pay a civil and administrative penalty and fine of $575,635, $1,151,271 in disgorgement, and a $132,900 monetary fine, related to “short selling in connection with a public offering,” in five instances, as well as violating the current version of Rule 105 by obtaining profits of more than $1.1 million.
Brett Messing Customer Complaints
He has been the subject of five customer complaints between 1997 and 2026, one of which was closed without action, according to his CRD report. The most recent complaint was regarding:
June 2026. “Allegations of negligence, “blue sky” violations, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and respondeat superior related to the offer and sale of a real estate investment trust that commenced operations on 12/3/2018 and was sold to claimants in 2019 and 2021. Hastings Capital Group, LLC and Mr. Messing reject the allegations as baseless and unsupported by the facts and will vigorously defend against them.” The customer is seeking $800,000 in damages, and the case is currently pending. The complaint was regarding real estate security losses.
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, Hastings Capital Group, LLC may be liable for investment or other losses suffered by Brett Messing’s customers.
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