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Andy Arno

Named as an officer, director or promoter on SEC Form D filings · ND, NC · Apr 19, 2024 → Apr 19, 2024

1deal (issuers)
$58Mreported sold
64investors
2Form D filings
2024year on file
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Data last updated Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET · Courts (RECAP) last checked: Oct 24, 2026, 2:56 AM ET · SEC enforcement last checked: covered by the index scan as of Oct 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET

The short version

Andy Arno is listed as a director on 2 SEC Form D filings by 1 issuer between Apr 2024 and Oct 2024: 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Mocksville, NC — biotechnology — 2024; $58M reported sold to 64 investors).

What this means One deal on file with the SEC, filed Oct 2024. A Form D is the notice a company files after it starts selling a private investment — it is a notice, not an approval.

Listed alongside Anthony Johnson (2 shared filings), Daniel A Otto (2 shared filings), Lawrence Firestone (2 shared filings), Lucille S. Salhany (2 shared filings), Staffeldt P. Jonathan (2 shared filings) and 3 others.

What this means These are the other officers, directors or promoters the companies named on the same forms — the team around Andy. Each name links to their own page.

Public records searched: federal courts (CourtListener / RECAP), SEC enforcement releases, state securities regulators (AZ, CA, DE, TX, WA) — 8 court cases matching the name, 3 bankruptcy cases matching the name listed in Key records below.

What this means 11 records came back, including 1 court case still open — open cases can take years and cost money. Each one is listed below with a link to the original document and a line saying why it matched. A name match is not proof it is the same person or company — read the why line and the document. Being sued or named in a release is an accusation, not a finding.

We compared 2 public filings for Andy Arno and found 2 differences: Same name, different state: "Andy Arno" (CA) is a separate record; Andy Arno is listed with 2 different address states: ND, NC.

What this means These are differences between the sponsor's own SEC filings — both values, dates and sources are listed in Key records, section 4. Most have ordinary explanations; ask the sponsor.

What the community is saying

Community search for Andy Arno has not run yet — it is joining a line of 11,034 names; searches run around the clock at the hosts' allowed rate. Searched so far: 27 names.

Community comments are quoted as written by their authors. Sources searched: BiggerPockets forums (via DuckDuckGo, Brave, Bing and BiggerPockets search) and Reddit (search feed + public archive).

Key records

Five things investors ask first. Items still in human review are counted, not shown.

1. Lawsuits

8 cases: 1 open, 3 closed (disposition not in docket feed), 2 judgment, 2 dismissed

Arno v. Equifax Information Services LLC open
District Court, E.D. Wisconsin · No. 2:26-cv-01286 · Filed Jul 22, 2026 · Nature of suit: 480 Consumer Credit · Cause: 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act
Role of Arno: Plaintiff · Outcome: Open — no termination date on the docket (bulk snapshot 2026-09-30) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in WI (not a filing state)
Arno Resources, LLC v. Epic Tech, LLC closed
District Court, N.D. Georgia · No. 1:20-cv-02540 · Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Closed Aug 8, 2022 · Nature of suit: 370 Other Fraud · Cause: 28:1332 Diversity-Fraud
Role of Arno Resources, LLC: Plaintiff · Outcome: Terminated 2022-08-08 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in GA (not a filing state)
Epic Tech, LLC v. Arno Resources, LLC judgment
District Court, W.D. Texas · No. 1:20-cv-00577 · Filed May 31, 2020 · Closed Jan 11, 2021 · Nature of suit: Contract: Other · Cause: 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Injunctive/Declarato
Role of Arno Resources, LLC: Defendant · Outcome: Terminated 2021-01-11 — FJC Integrated Database disposition: Judgment on motion before trial; judgment for defendant Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in TX (not a filing state)
Cumis Insurance Society, Inc. v. Arno V. Sponeman judgment
District Court, S.D. Illinois · No. 3:08-cv-00292 · Filed Apr 17, 2008 · Closed Nov 24, 2008 · Nature of suit: Negotiable Instrument · Cause: 28:1332 Diversity-Negotiable Instrument
Role of Arno: Defendant · Outcome: Terminated 2008-11-24 — FJC Integrated Database disposition: Judgment on default; judgment for plaintiff Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in IL (not a filing state)
Tex-In, S.R.L. v. Arno Textiles, Inc. dismissed
District Court, S.D. New York · No. 1:94-cv-03067 · Filed Apr 26, 1994 · Closed Sep 23, 1997 · Nature of suit: 190 Other contract actions
Role of Arno Textiles, Inc.: Defendant · Outcome: Terminated 1997-09-23 — FJC Integrated Database disposition: Dismissed: other Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in NY (not a filing state)
Arno Park Inc v. Yogurt Ventures dismissed
District Court, W.D. Missouri · No. 4:94-cv-00072 · Filed Jan 21, 1994 · Closed Feb 13, 1995 · Nature of suit: 190 Other contract actions
Role of Arno Park Inc: Plaintiff · Outcome: Terminated 1995-02-13 — FJC Integrated Database disposition: Dismissed: other Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in MO (not a filing state)
Arno v. Club Med Inc closed
District Court, C.D. California · No. 2:91-mc-28233 · Filed Dec 13, 1991 · Closed Mar 29, 1993
Role of Arno: Plaintiff · Outcome: Terminated 1993-03-29 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in CA (not a filing state)
NATIONAL LABOR RELAT v. ARNO MOCCASIN CO closed
District Court, D. Maine · No. 2:85-cv-00075 · Filed Mar 19, 1985 · Closed Jul 19, 1985
Role of ARNO MOCCASIN CO: Defendant · Outcome: Terminated 1985-07-19 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in ME (not a filing state)
What was searched

Sources searched: CourtListener bulk data (RECAP dockets as of 2026-09-30; recall-first rule 10-24) — federal district + bankruptcy courts State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). PACER: not searched. · Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 2:56 AM ET.

Court records show docket facts only; we never restate allegations as facts. Outcome wording comes from the docket feed; where it does not state a disposition we say so.

State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). No state offers a lawful automated statewide source PartnerFacts can use today. Texas (re:SearchTX) terms prohibit storing results in a database open to third parties; New York (WebCivil) and Massachusetts (MassCourts) require a browser check that blocks scripted queries; California has no statewide index (58 county portals; Rule of Court 2.503 grants name-based access case by case); Florida, Utah and Illinois offer paid or partial access whose terms for automated use are unverified. Washington (dw.courts.wa.gov; bulk index reports under a JISC data-dissemination agreement), Delaware (CourtConnect; Court of Chancery not included) and Arizona (apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess, which has an official channel to request high-volume access) are the candidates; PartnerFacts will request written permission before any automated search. Federal courts are searched through CourtListener / RECAP.

2. Regulatory actions

None found in sources searched — SEC enforcement releases (index scan as of Oct 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET) · state securities regulators: AZ, CA, DE, TX, WA (crawled Oct 23, 2026)

What was searched

SEC enforcement searched: SEC litigation releases and administrative proceedings — respondent names in the sec.gov index titles (30,205 releases, 1995-09-19 to 2026-10-23); release text is read only to confirm a candidate. Names that appear only in the body of a release are not found. — Searched SEC litigation releases and administrative proceedings (1995→ / 2007→) (30,205 records as of Oct 24, 2026, 2:50 AM ET) — nothing matched Andy Arno..

State securities regulators searched: AZ (Corporation Commission Securities Division), CA (DFPI — 16 of 12,159 DFPI respondent pages read so far; sponsor-name matches are read first), DE (DOJ Investor Protection Unit), TX (State Securities Board), WA (DFI) — last crawled Oct 23, 2026, 9:57 PM ET. Other states are not covered.

3. Bankruptcies

3 cases: 3 closed (disposition not in docket feed)

Alan L. Johnson and Bernice Arno Johnson closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. North Dakota · No. 09-30507 · Filed May 7, 2009 · Closed Aug 19, 2009
Role of Alan L. Johnson and Bernice Arno Johnson: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 2009-08-19 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); different first name (bernice); court in the person's filing state (ND)
Kartzman v. Arno NA, LLC closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Jersey · No. 06-02694 · Filed Sep 19, 2006 · Closed Jun 15, 2007
Role of Arno NA, LLC: Defendant · Outcome: Case closed 2007-06-15 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in NJ (not a filing state)
Arno Martin Paul and Debra Laverne Paul closed
United States Bankruptcy Court, W.D. Missouri · No. 91-41495 · Filed May 8, 1991 · Closed Sep 18, 1991
Role of Arno Martin Paul and Debra Laverne Paul: Debtor · Outcome: Case closed 1991-09-18 (disposition not included in the bulk docket feed — see docket) Docket on CourtListener ↗
same rare surname (5 people in Form D filings, 41 federal dockets); surname only in the caption; court in MO (not a filing state)
What was searched

Sources searched: Federal bankruptcy courts via CourtListener / RECAP archive (federal district courts, federal bankruptcy courts). State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). PACER: not searched (RECAP only). · Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 2:56 AM ET.

Court records show docket facts only; we never restate allegations as facts. Outcome wording comes from the docket feed; where it does not state a disposition we say so.

State courts: not covered (one-tap state court links under Look further). No state offers a lawful automated statewide source PartnerFacts can use today. Texas (re:SearchTX) terms prohibit storing results in a database open to third parties; New York (WebCivil) and Massachusetts (MassCourts) require a browser check that blocks scripted queries; California has no statewide index (58 county portals; Rule of Court 2.503 grants name-based access case by case); Florida, Utah and Illinois offer paid or partial access whose terms for automated use are unverified. Washington (dw.courts.wa.gov; bulk index reports under a JISC data-dissemination agreement), Delaware (CourtConnect; Court of Chancery not included) and Arizona (apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess, which has an official channel to request high-volume access) are the candidates; PartnerFacts will request written permission before any automated search. Federal courts are searched through CourtListener / RECAP.

4. Differences between public sources

Comparisons cover issuers and sponsor groups — see the issuer pages under Deals

2 differences found between the filings for Andy Arno (compared 2 filings on Oct 24, 2026)

Note · Mar 8, 2021 – Jun 13, 2025

Same name, different state: "Andy Arno" (CA) is a separate record

This page covers filings where the address state is ND or NC. A separate record, "Andy Arno" with address state CA, is listed on 3 filings — most recently by Independa, Inc. (Jun 13, 2025). Both records have filings in the same period (Apr 19, 2024).

What this means Two records with one name were active at the same time. That can be one person listing different company addresses, or two different people. We keep them apart until a filing ties them together. Check both pages before you decide.

Andy Arno (CA) — PartnerFacts page ↗Form D · Jun 13, 2025 ↗Independa, Inc. — PartnerFacts page ↗Andy Arno (ND,NC) — this page ↗
Sources
What is compared

What is compared: every Form D and D/A we hold for this subject, side by side — filing dates vs. first-sale dates (the 15-day rule), amendment timing on open offerings (the yearly-amendment expectation), amounts sold, investor counts, offering amounts and minimums across amendments, industry and size bands, addresses, how each person's name and role is written, paid sellers' CRD numbers, and (for groups) where the member companies were formed and sit. Everything is as filed by the issuer; the SEC does not check it. Differences are common and usually have ordinary explanations — we show both values, the dates, and the source so you can ask. As of Oct 24, 2026.

5. Money to insiders

2 of 2 offerings report sales commissions totalling $324,732; 0 report finder's fees; 0 report proceeds to related persons. (includes amounts the issuer reported as estimates)

Offering (latest filing)Sales commissionsFinder's feesTo insidersPaid to sell itSource
Oct 4, 2024 D
22nd Century Group, Inc.
File 021-525954
$70,500$0$0Dawson James Securities, Inc. BrokerCheck CRD 130645 ↗EDGAR ↗
Apr 19, 2024 D
22nd Century Group, Inc.
File 021-511077
$254,232 (est.)$0$0Dawson James Securities, Inc. BrokerCheck CRD 130645 ↗EDGAR ↗
How this is counted

Counts come from Form D Items 12–15 on the filings in our index (latest filing per offering; one offering = one SEC file number; an amendment updates its offering rather than adding one). "To insiders" = gross proceeds used for payments to executive officers, directors or promoters. "—" = not reported on that filing. Amounts marked (est.) were reported as estimates. "Paid to sell it" = sales compensation recipients named on that filing (Item 12), each linked to FINRA BrokerCheck when a CRD number is reported.

Counted across every filing this person is listed on (latest filing per offering, per issuer).

Deals 1

Every issuer that named Andy Arno on a Form D, newest first. A Form D is the notice a company files after it starts selling a private investment.

2C
Biotechnology

22nd Century Group, Inc.

Mocksville, NC · Apr 19, 2024 → Oct 4, 2024 · 2 filings
  • Oct 4, 2024 · D · $1,200,000 sold of $1,200,000 · 7 investors · min. No minimum reported · role: Director EDGAR ↗
  • Apr 19, 2024 · D · $4,200,000 sold of $4,200,000 · 9 investors · min. No minimum reported · role: Director EDGAR ↗

Raised $58M from 64 investors (100% of the $1.2M target) as of the latest filing. Andy is listed as director on 2 filings for this deal.

Latest filing on EDGAR ↗
Sources

Every row is a Form D or D/A on which the issuer listed this name as a related person. Amount sold and investors are the maximum reported on any filing for this issuer. "Similar" = offerings in the same industry claiming the same exemption, filed in the last 5 years: Biotechnology / 506(b) (3,253 filings); ranges are the middle half (25th–75th percentile). Computed by PartnerFacts from SEC EDGAR Form D data as of Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET. Rows without a range: fewer than 30 comparable filings, or not a Rule 506 offering. No ranking or score.

Other pages with the same name (1)

Separate person records under the same name, not combined with this page. Each line says whether it shares an issuer with this record.

  • Andy Arno — CA, 2 issuers, Mar 8, 2021 → Jun 13, 2025 · no shared issuer

People around Andy 8

Officers, directors, promoters and management entities named on the same filings, as of Oct 23, 2026, 5:45 PM ET.

AJ
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Person

Anthony Johnson

Director · 2 shared filings (1 issuer) · also on 4 other issuers

Anthony Johnson is on 5 issuers in total — a repeat sponsor. Their page lists every one.

DO
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Person

Daniel A Otto

Executive Officer · 2 shared filings (1 issuer)

Listed on the same filings as Andy Arno. Their page shows their other deals.

LS
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Person

Lucille S. Salhany

Director · 2 shared filings (1 issuer)

Listed on the same filings as Andy Arno. Their page shows their other deals.

SJ
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Person

Staffeldt P. Jonathan

Executive Officer · 2 shared filings (1 issuer)

Listed on the same filings as Andy Arno. Their page shows their other deals.

LF
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Person

Lawrence Firestone

Executive Officer, Director · 2 shared filings (1 issuer)

Listed on the same filings as Andy Arno. Their page shows their other deals.

JM
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Person

John Miller

Executive Officer · 1 shared filing (1 issuer) · also on 2 other issuers

Listed on the same filings as Andy Arno. Their page shows their other deals.

NS
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Person

Nora B. Sullivan

Director · 1 shared filing (1 issuer) · also on 1 other issuer

Listed on the same filings as Andy Arno. Their page shows their other deals.

JM
No photo found yet (own website and image search run after this page is viewed)
Person

JAMES A MISH

Director · 1 shared filing (1 issuer)

Listed on the same filings as Andy Arno. Their page shows their other deals.

Registrations and other filings

Adviser registration (Form ADV)

None of the 1 issuer this person is listed on appears in Form ADV (searched 24,962 advisers as of Oct 2, 2026). A person is never an adviser firm; Form ADV is checked for the issuers and the management companies they are listed with.

Other offering types (Regulation A and Regulation Crowdfunding)

Searched SEC Regulation A Data Sets (Forms 1-A, 1-K, 1-Z; 2015 Q2 → 2026 Q3); SEC Crowdfunding Offerings Data Sets (Form C family; 2016 Q2 → 2026 Q3); EDGAR form index for 2026 Q3 → 2026 Q4 (51,358 records as of Oct 23, 2026, 8:41 PM ET) — nothing matched this name.

Property records none — individuals are not matched

Property records are matched to companies only, never to individuals, so none are matched to Andy Arno by design. Searched property records in Hillsborough County FL (Clerk recorded-document index Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026 + FL DOR 2026 ownership roll), Miami-Dade County FL (FL DOR 2026 ownership roll), Harris County TX (HCAD 2026 ownership roll), Dallas County TX (DCAD 2026 ownership roll), New York City ACRIS documents and PLUTO ownership rows already retrieved for other issuers, Cook County IL sale and ownership rows already retrieved for other issuers (814,874 records as of Oct 23, 2026, 8:59 PM ET) for the 1 issuer this person is listed on — nothing matched.

Public profiles and social

Websites and social links of the issuers Andy Arno is listed on: none on file. No website or social profile named in 22nd Century Group, Inc.'s SEC filings (Form C, Reg A, Form ADV; checked Oct 24, 2026). Web search for this name: #89,386 of 374,652 in line (14 issuers searched so far). One-tap searches: Look further ↓

Look further

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Business registries

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