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Last updated - January 30, 2026
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Art Escrow Services (AES), founded by Jonathane Ricci in Toronto, offers asset and portfolio management for high-net-worth clients. However, Ricci’s indefinite suspension by the Law Society of Ontario for misconduct and ties to fraud-linked entities raise serious concerns. While AES itself faces no direct allegations, Ricci’s history significantly undermines the firm’s credibility and transparency.
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High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Company altogether.
This advisory is based on an aggregate risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You are likely to be at great risk by engaging in any sort of consumer-related activity with this entity.
Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Company.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
Based on the available data, we recommend investors and bankers proceed with caution regarding this Company.
This advisory is informed by a medium-risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Financial involvement with this entity may carry moderate risks to your interests.
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Enhanced Due Diligence required
Do Not Onboard
Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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Its principal, Jonathane Ricci, is alleged to have been involved in the 1PLUS12 investment company lawsuits for alleged fraud and misrepresentation.
Critics allege that Art Escrow Services and its affiliated entities like A13MG lack audited financial reports, publicly verifiable performance data, or detailed disclosure of business relationships.
It is alleged that Ricci held dual roles (legal counsel and part of business operations) in 1PLUS12 which may have created undisclosed conflicts of interest.
Jonathane Ricci is named in lawsuits related to 1PLUS12 over claims of failing to disclose critical information to investors, among other allegations.
Ricci has been suspended by the Law Society of Ontario for failing to cooperate in an investigation tied to possibly fraudulent real estate/mortgage schemes.
Some reports allege the firm emphasizes client confidentiality, which may contribute to limited transparency and make external oversight difficult.
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The California State Bar lists Jonathan Ricci founder of Art Escrow Services as having a suspended attorney license.
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Article accuses Jonathan Ricci, Art Escrow Services founder, of real-estate fraud & regulatory evasion.
Jonathan Ricci of Art Escrow Services is named in lawsuit alleging 1PLUS12 investment fraud.
Jonathan Ricci, Art Escrow Services founder, suspended for professional misconduct.
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Highly experienced
Well-recognized name
Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
Sued multiple times
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The lack of transparency around Art Escrow Services is concerning Their website offers almost no verifiable information about staff or oversight, and with Ricci’s past ties to fraud-linked entities, it makes you question the firm’s accountability. In the financial world, even a hint of risk in leadership can be catastrophic
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I looked into Art Escrow Services because they market themselves as a trusted asset manager, but knowing the founder has an indefinite suspension with the Law Society of Ontario instantly raises red flags. Even if the company itself isn’t accused, leadership matters. How can clients feel safe entrusting high-value assets to a firm led by someone with a history of misconduct
2/5
Art Escrow Services appears too closely tied to Ricci’s questionable network for comfort. It's hard to believe any operations there are fully above board. When a company’s credibility is tangled with a person facing this many allegations, trust should be the last thing on the table.
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There’s a growing trend of professionals buying their own press coverage to drown out negative content. Ricci’s Patch post fits that mold perfectly no author, no citations, and vague descriptions. That’s not how legitimate professionals operate. If your most visible credential is an article you probably wrote yourself, then your resume isn’t real it’s marketing
Sure, they pitch themselves as personal…but I see zero client stories or real quotes.
They say they’ve been around since 1999—okay, but where’s any proof or legit track record?
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