Our firm is investigating Emerson Equity broker and Ridgegate Advisors investment adviser representative Alexander Staverosky (CRD# 7171282) of Englewood, Colorado, for potential investment-related misconduct.
Financial Advisor Alexander Staverosky’s Career History
Alexander Staverosky entered the securities industry in 2019. He has been registered as a broker with Emerson Equity LLC since April 29, 2021, and as an investment adviser representative with Ridgegate Advisors, LLC since September 12, 2025. Both registrations identify an Englewood, Colorado office.
Staverosky’s brokerage and investment adviser registration history includes:
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from September 2019 to December 2020
- Emerson Equity LLC as a broker since April 2021
- Emerson Equity LLC as an investment adviser representative from July 2021 to September 2022
- AE Wealth Management, LLC from December 2022 to December 2025
- Ridgegate Advisors, LLC since September 2025
His employment history also identifies roles with Ridgegate Alternatives, Ridgegate Insurance, LLC, and Ridgegate Financial, LLC. Staverosky is currently registered with one self-regulatory organization and licensed in seven U.S. states and territories. He has passed three general industry or product examinations and one state securities law examination.
Alexander Staverosky Fraud Allegations and Investor Complaints Explained
Alexander Staverosky’s FINRA BrokerCheck report contains three pending customer disputes. All three involve real estate securities and include allegations concerning suitability or improper investment advice. The other asserted claims include breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, misrepresentations, omissions, breach of contract, securities-law violations, FINRA rule violations, and failure to comply with Regulation Best Interest.
The disputes remain pending and have not resulted in reported settlements, arbitration awards, or adjudicated findings against Staverosky. Pending allegations may ultimately be withdrawn, dismissed, settled, or decided in favor of either party.
Pending FINRA Arbitration Seeking More Than $1.1 Million
One pending FINRA arbitration concerns real estate securities allegedly recommended through Emerson Equity LLC. The customers seek more than $1.1 million in general and compensatory damages, as well as alleged underperformance damages, attorneys’ fees, arbitration costs, punitive damages, interest, and other relief.
The asserted causes of action include:
- Breach of written customer agreements
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Negligence and gross negligence
- Misrepresentations and omissions
- Violations of FINRA rules
- Violations of state and federal securities laws
- Violations of Regulation Best Interest
The arbitration was filed with FINRA on November 21, 2025, under docket number 25-02599. Staverosky reported receiving the complaint on May 19, 2026.
Staverosky denied the allegations. According to his BrokerCheck statement, the recommendations were consistent with the customer’s documented investment objectives, risk tolerance, and financial profile. He also stated that the customer received appropriate disclosures and signed the necessary transaction documents. The arbitration remains pending.
Pending $400,000 Real Estate Security Arbitration
A second pending FINRA arbitration alleges that Staverosky made unsuitable recommendations and misrepresented or omitted material information concerning a real estate security. The allegations reportedly concern activity in August 2022, when Staverosky was associated with Emerson Equity.
The claimant also alleges breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, negligence, and violations of the California Securities Act and federal securities laws. The claimant seeks $400,000 in general and compensatory damages, together with underperformance damages, attorneys’ fees, proceeding costs, punitive damages, interest, and other relief.
The claim was filed under FINRA docket number 26-00434, and Staverosky was reportedly served with notice on March 6, 2026.
Staverosky denied providing improper investment advice or failing to conduct adequate due diligence. He stated that the recommendations matched the customer’s objectives and risk profile and that the customer received the appropriate disclosures. No settlement or award is reported, and the dispute remains pending.
Pending Arbitration Alleging an Unsuitable Real Estate Investment
A third customer dispute alleges that Staverosky recommended an unsuitable real estate security while associated with Emerson Equity.
The arbitration was filed with FINRA on September 8, 2025, under docket number 25-01880. Staverosky reported receiving the complaint on December 16, 2025.
The claimant did not specify an amount of alleged damages in the BrokerCheck disclosure. No settlement, arbitration award, or individual contribution is reported. The matter remains pending.
Summary of Alexander Staverosky’s FINRA Disclosures
- Action: FINRA arbitration alleging breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, gross negligence, misrepresentations, omissions, contractual violations, securities-law violations, FINRA rule violations, and Regulation Best Interest violations involving real estate securities
Docket number: 25-02599
Alleged damages: More than $1.1 million, plus additional requested relief
Disposition: Pending - Action: FINRA arbitration alleging unsuitable recommendations, misrepresentations, omissions, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, negligence, and securities-law violations involving a real estate security
Docket number: 26-00434
Alleged damages: $400,000, plus additional requested relief
Disposition: Pending - Action: FINRA arbitration alleging an unsuitable real estate security recommendation
Docket number: 25-01880
Alleged damages: Unspecified
Disposition: Pending
Staverosky’s disclosure history includes three pending disputes involving real estate securities and alleged damages exceeding $1.5 million in the two claims that identify specific amounts. Investors who purchased real estate securities through Staverosky and experienced substantial losses, unexpected illiquidity, or risks that were not adequately disclosed may wish to have their investments independently reviewed. To obtain a copy of Alexander Staverosky’s FINRA BrokerCheck report, visit this link.
Robert Wayne Pearce Is Committed to Recovering Your Investment Losses
FINRA Rule 2111 addresses the suitability of recommended securities and investment strategies. It generally requires a reasonable basis for believing that a recommendation is appropriate in light of the customer’s investment profile and that the broker understands the investment’s potential risks and rewards. For retail recommendations subject to Regulation Best Interest, FINRA has stated that Rule 2111 does not apply to avoid duplicating the applicable standard. The precise standard governing Staverosky’s recommendations therefore depends on the customers, transactions, and timing involved. His pending disputes have not established a violation of either standard.
FINRA Rule 2210 governs brokerage-firm communications with the public. Covered communications must be fair and balanced, provide a sound basis for evaluating a security, and may not contain false, exaggerated, misleading, or unwarranted statements. The rule may be relevant to the allegations that material information concerning the real estate securities was misrepresented or omitted, depending on the communications and evidence presented in arbitration.
FINRA Rule 2010 requires FINRA members to observe high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade. Recommending unsuitable real estate securities, making material misrepresentations, or withholding significant information about an investment’s risks could implicate this broad ethical standard if proven. Staverosky has denied wrongdoing, and none of the pending disputes has resulted in a reported finding that he violated Rule 2010.
The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. is a nationally recognized securities law firm representing investors in FINRA arbitration and securities fraud cases on a contingency fee basis. Robert Wayne Pearce, the founding attorney, has more than 45 years of experience recovering millions for victims of broker misconduct and investment fraud. He previously defended major brokerage firms and now uses that insight to protect investors nationwide. To discuss your case directly with Mr. Pearce, call (800) 732-2889 or email pearce@rwpearce.com for a free consultation.
