Northern Colorado Woman Convicted of Securities Fraud
Summary
A Northern Colorado woman, Ann Vick, has been convicted on eight counts of securities fraud following a trial. She defrauded approximately 25 investors out of $3,000,000 through a fraudulent options trading and promissory note scheme. Sentencing is scheduled for May 21, 2026.
What changed
A Weld County jury found Ann Vick guilty on eight counts of securities fraud on March 13, 2026. Vick, who operated local restaurants, solicited approximately $3,000,000 from 25 investors for a fraudulent options trading scheme, promising monthly returns of 5% to 10%. She commingled funds, used investor money for personal expenses, and misrepresented investment performance and risks. The Colorado Division of Securities investigated, and the Colorado Attorney General’s Criminal Justice/Financial Fraud Unit prosecuted the case.
Vick was taken into custody pending sentencing, which is scheduled for May 21, 2026. This conviction highlights the risks of investment fraud and the importance of due diligence for investors. The Colorado Division of Securities encourages individuals who believe they have been involved in an investment scam to contact them. The prosecution and conviction serve as a deterrent to similar fraudulent activities within the state's securities market.
What to do next
- Review investment solicitation practices for compliance with securities fraud laws.
- Ensure clear and accurate disclosure of investment risks and performance.
- Segregate investor funds from personal and operational accounts.
Penalties
Convicted on eight counts of securities fraud. Sentencing scheduled for May 21, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
Press Release: Northern Colorado Woman Convicted of Eight Counts of Securities Fraud
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Submitted by [user:fieldfirstname] DENVER — March 19, 2026 — On March 13, 2026, a Weld County jury found Ann Vick of northern Colorado guilty on eight counts of securities fraud following a five-day trial.
Vick, restaurateur of several local establishments including Pinocchio’s and Delvickios, was originally indicted on January 25, 2024. Vick touted that she was a successful options trader and solicited investors to send her funds to invest. Vick would then issue promissory notes generally offering investors 5% to 10% returns each month (60% to 120% returns annually). She solicited approximately $3,000,000 from approximately 25 investors for her option trading/promissory note scheme.
Vick commingled investor funds with her personal funds and restaurant bank accounts, used investor funds to pay her credit cards and repaid some earlier investors with funds from later investors. She also misled investors about her investing performance, concealed her trading losses and misrepresented the risks associated with her trading strategies.
After the guilty verdict, Vick was immediately taken into custody pending her sentencing. Vick’s sentencing is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
The Colorado Division of Securities investigated this matter, and the Colorado Attorney General’s Criminal Justice/Financial Fraud Unit prosecuted the case.
If you or someone you know has been involved in an investment scam or you have concerns about your financial adviser, contact the Division of Securities at Dora_SecuritiesWebsite@state.co.us or call 303-894-2320.
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