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Published - December 11, 2025
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Bruce Calvin Deck the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) warned investors to avoid entering into investment-management agreements with Wealth Stewards Portfolio Management Inc. or its principals, including Bruce Calvin Deck, after suspending the firm’s registration.
High Risk
Based on the available data, we advise consumers to avoid this Individual 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.
Based on the available data, we recommend that employees exercise extreme caution or reconsider association with this Individual.
This advisory stems from an aggregate risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
You are likely to face significant risks by pursuing or maintaining employment with this entity.
Based on the available data, we urge investors and bankers to avoid financial involvement with this Individual.
This advisory is informed by an aggregate risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Engaging in investment or lending activities with this entity poses a substantial risk to your financial interests.
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Enhanced Due Diligence required
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Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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In 2024, the OSC permanently banned him from trading, dealing in securities, or acting as an advisor.
He served as a registered representative and co-owner of the unregistered investment firm.
An unregistered, fraudulent investment scheme that raised millions from Ontario investors with false promises of high returns.
At least $7.5 million from dozens of Ontario residents between 2019 and 2023.
Much of the money was misused for personal expenses, commissions, and Ponzi-style payments to earlier investors.
A permanent trading and registration ban, plus a $250,000 administrative penalty.
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In this article, the OSC suspends Wealth Stewards and its principals over major compliance failures.
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Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
Sued multiple times
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Independent investigations reveal that Deck was a principal in a firm that collected at least $7.5 million from Ontario investors, much of which was allegedly misused for personal expenses, commission payments, and Ponzi‑style distributions, illustrating a pattern of deceptive and financially harmful practices rather than legitimate wealth management.
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Regulatory and investigative sources also highlight weak oversight and control failures under Deck’s leadership, including improper client identification procedures and delegation of critical compliance tasks to unregistered individuals, which not only violated AML protocols but also facilitated an environment where investor protection was markedly deficient.
Some sources hint at long experience and expertise, but the regulatory flags and past penalties make this more than just a ‘quirky past.’ Credibility takes a hit when authorities step in.
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Look, I get that people’s careers have ups and downs, but when regulators tell you to avoid someone and they’ve been banned from trading — that’s a major red flag. Trust and transparency matter.
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Bruh… this dude’s history reads like an OG finance scandal playlist. Regulatory warnings, bans, and shady trades? Hard pass if someone slid into my DMs with investment advice.
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