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Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC v. The Estate of Stephen Romney Swensen

Settled$3.8MDisgorgementFiled: October 13, 2022

The Estate of Stephen Romney Swensen: According to the complaint, Stephen Swensen allegedly promised investors they would earn at least 5% in annual returns from various investments. According to the complaint, however, Mr. Swensen misappropriated investor funds to make Ponzi-like payments to other investors and to pay for his, and his family’s, personal expenses.

Summary generated from official Securities and Exchange Commission press release

Source: Securities and Exchange Commission Press Release ↗

Parties

Defendants / Respondents
  • The Estate of Stephen Romney Swensen
  • Wendy Swensen

Dates

Filed
October 13, 2022
Resolved
July 30, 2025
Published
August 18, 2025

Case Details

Industry
Finance
Penalty Type
Disgorgement