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  "html": "<p>The SEC posted the order on Sept. 22, 2026.</p>\n<p>According to the order, Giovanni Pennetta is barred from association with any broker, dealer or investment adviser.</p>\n<p>The order describes the underlying case: \"The Commission's complaint alleged that, in connection with the offer and sale of membership interests in NextGenTech, Pennetta made misrepresentations to NextGenTech investors about its portfolio holdings and also misappropriated $6.2 million of investor funds for his personal use and to repay an investor in a separate NextGentTech offering.\"</p>",
  "text": "The SEC posted the order on Sept. 22, 2026.\n\nAccording to the order, Giovanni Pennetta is barred from association with any broker, dealer or investment adviser.\n\nThe order describes the underlying case: \"The Commission's complaint alleged that, in connection with the offer and sale of membership interests in NextGenTech, Pennetta made misrepresentations to NextGenTech investors about its portfolio holdings and also misappropriated $6.2 million of investor funds for his personal use and to repay an investor in a separate NextGentTech offering.\""
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   "evidence": "Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED pursuant to Section 203(f) of the Advisers Act, that Respondent Pennetta be, and hereby is barred from association with any broker, dealer, investment adviser, municipal securities dealer, municipal advisor, transfer agent, or nationally recognized statistical rating organization.",
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