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