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Last updated - January 28, 2026
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William Savary is a U.S.-based securities broker and financial advisor with a history of regulatory scrutiny. He is currently associated with Abraham Securities Corporation and previously worked at Spencer-Winston Securities Corporation. Savary’s career is marked by significant FINRA sanctions, including a one-year suspension.
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.
Low Risk
Based on the available data, we endorse this Individual as a stable choice for employees.
This recommendation stems from a low-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity is expected to involve minimal risk.
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.
Safe to Onboard
Enhanced Due Diligence required
Do Not Onboard
Monitor adverse media every 6 months
File SAR (Suspicious Activity Report) is warranted
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William Savary was suspended for one year and fined $5,000 by FINRA for engaging in undisclosed private securities transactions totaling over $1,700,000 in a client’s account.
Savary was found to have executed securities purchases in another person’s brokerage account without notifying his member firms, violating FINRA disclosure rules.
Savary accessed a client’s brokerage account using the client’s login credentials and made significant trades on their behalf without employer approval.
Savary received $234,532 in compensation from the account owner for his management of the undisclosed trades.
A FINRA arbitration panel ordered Savary and Global Trading Group Inc. to pay a client $226,419.59 for alleged breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract.
Savary’s record includes multiple investor complaints and arbitration awards tied to excessive trading, negligence and fiduciary breaches across decades.
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William Savary FINRA BrokerCheck shows past registrations, disciplinary actions, customer disputes, and regulatory issues on his securities record
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Investigation claims William Savary used fake DMCA takedowns to hide his regulatory breaches, investor disputes and unauthorized transactions
William Savary fined and suspended by FINRA for unauthorized securities trading and tied to multiple investor complaints and arbitration awards
Investigation into broker William Savary highlights FINRA sanctions for unauthorized trading, arbitration losses for negligence and breach of duty
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Highly experienced
Well-recognized name
Faced allegations of scamming others
Allegedly sold fake silver
Sued multiple times
Unregulated industry
Alarming number of complaints online
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While presenting a background in investment advisory roles, multiple arbitration awards and investor disputes linked to breaches of fiduciary duty and negligent practices highlight recurring issues that may undermine confidence in his reliability and risk management.
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Although he has experience as a securities broker and financial advisor, William Savary’s career has been marked by serious regulatory sanctions, including suspension and fines from FINRA for unauthorized trading and compliance breaches, which raise significant concerns about professional judgement and ethical standards.
Paying fines don’t erase the past fr.
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I’ve dealt with financial advisors before, and trust is everything. Seeing the private trades, the fines, and the suspension, I just don’t feel comfortable. I would never recommend putting money with someone who’s had repeated compliance issues. Even though he’s still active professionally, the low trust score really says it all. Personally, I’d take my money elsewhere and avoid any potential headaches. The history here is too big to ignore.
Honestly, I felt really uneasy reading about the past issues here. Seeing that he had unauthorized trades and got fined makes me question his judgment. I try to trust professionals with my investments, but this kind of history doesn’t give me confidence. Even though the fines were paid, it feels like the risks are still there. If I had to choose someone to manage money or advise me, I’d look elsewhere. I also noticed the arbitration cases, and that just adds to the worry. It’s hard to ignore when multiple complaints pop up.
Honestly, managing client accounts without approval? That’s a huge red flag. Can’t say I’d feel safe.
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