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Paul Regan Pleads Guilty in $60 Million Ponzi That Targeted Retirees

Recorded sales calls and SEC filings show investor money was diverted to pay earlier clients and his plea requires restitution even though recoveries are unclear.

Overview

  • Regan pleaded guilty to three felony fraud charges in March after prosecutors said his firms Next Level Holdings and Yield Wealth raised more than $60 million from over 300 investors.
  • Prosecutors and records show the operation promised guaranteed 10–15% annual returns and principal protection while using forged documents to reassure clients.
  • Investigators used recorded sales calls to show rehearsed, emotionally driven pitches that targeted retirees and taught agents how to overcome doubts.
  • Regulators say tens of millions were misappropriated and used to pay earlier investors, the SEC alleged at least $50 million was taken, and his plea requires full restitution with sentencing set for August 2026.
  • The case highlights key red flags for fraud: claims of government approval, guaranteed high returns, heavy use of insurance agents paid up to 15% commissions, and lavish incentives such as a 2024 Medellín event.