Verdict up front: Gerard McMann (gerardmcmann.com) sells “AI-powered” trading “where trading meets Formula 1”, retirement IRAs and crypto, and says client accounts are protected by SIPC up to $500,000 plus $30 million through Lloyd’s of London. It publishes no licence and says it keeps its registration documents off the website. British Columbia’s BCSC warned about it on 30 July 2026.
| Website | gerardmcmann.com |
|---|---|
| Products | AI trading, crypto, IRA retirement accounts |
| Claims | 15,000+ traders; 98% satisfaction; SIPC and Lloyd’s cover |
| Address / phones | Montreal HQ; +1 647, +41 32 and +44 7441 numbers |
| Regulator | BCSC (British Columbia) warning, 30 July 2026 |
| Domain registered | 5 February 2020 (NameCheap) — about 6 years old |
Insurance it cannot show
“Client securities accounts at Gerard McMann are protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation”, the site says, with “excess SIPC coverage through underwriters at Lloyd’s of London” of $30 million per account. SIPC only covers registered US broker-dealers. The site gives no SEC or FINRA registration, no CRD number and no SIPC membership. The wording closely follows a large real broker’s own disclosure.
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Contacted by someone from Gerard McMann?
✎ FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT GERARD MCMANN
Or write to support@ettran.com — Include the website, what you paid and any screenshots. Never send passwords or seed phrases.
Documents on request only
In its footer the firm says that, to prevent fraud, “we do not publish certain legal documentation directly on our website” — registration certificates and licences are available by emailing support. A licensed broker’s licence is public by law. Hiding it is the warning.
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Every trade ‘incredibly profitable’
A testimonial from “Tom Pettersen, accountant” in Norway says “every trade has been incredibly profitable”. Another describes moving an IRA pension to Gerard McMann. The hero image is a Formula 1 car carrying other companies’ sponsor logos.
One firm, three countries
Headquarters are given as 150 Sainte-Catherine St. W, Montreal. The phones are a Toronto-area +1 647 number, a Swiss +41 32 number and a UK mobile, +44 7441. Canada’s BCSC has warned about it.
⚠ Verified evidence
- The BCSC warned about gerardmcmann.com on 30 July 2026.
- Claims SIPC cover up to $500,000 with no US broker-dealer registration shown.
- Says it does not publish its licences on its website.
- Testimonial: “every trade has been incredibly profitable”.
How to check
Any US broker-dealer can be checked on FINRA BrokerCheck and the SIPC member list. In Canada, use the CSA National Registration Search. If a firm will only show its licence by email, do not open an account.
What to do if you paid Gerard McMann
- Stop sending money — no “tax”, “release fee” or “upgrade” will unlock a withdrawal.
- Keep every record: receipts, wallet addresses, emails and chat screenshots.
- Call your bank or card issuer today and ask about a chargeback or recall.
- Report it to the regulator that issued the warning and to your local police.
- Ignore anyone who offers to recover the money for an upfront fee.
The verdict: Gerard McMann claims US investor protection it cannot evidence, withholds its licences and has been warned about by British Columbia’s regulator. Do not invest.
Tell us what happened with Gerard McMann
✎ FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT GERARD MCMANN
Or write to support@ettran.com — Include the website, what you paid and any screenshots. Never send passwords or seed phrases.
Sources, checked 1 October 2026: BCSC (British Columbia) warning via IOSCO I-SCAN (30 July 2026) · RDAP registration record for gerardmcmann.com · the live page at gerardmcmann.com, read in full. A regulator warning is not a court ruling. Educational content — not financial advice.
