Healthy Choice Wellness (HCWC) COO reports 5.29% ownership in company stock

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. executive Christopher Santi filed an amended Schedule 13D reporting his ownership in the company’s Class A common stock. Santi, the President and Chief Operating Officer, beneficially owns 1,568,604 shares, representing 5.29% of the outstanding common stock, based on 29,642,378 shares outstanding as of June 2, 2026.

The filing notes that 815,746 restricted shares vested on June 2, 2026 under the company’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Santi holds sole voting and dispositive power over all reported shares, has made no trades in the past 60 days, and states the holdings are for investment purposes with no current plans for major corporate changes.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 1,568,604 shares Ownership percentage: 5.29% Shares outstanding: 29,642,378 shares +3 more

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Beneficial ownership 1,568,604 shares Common stock beneficially owned by Christopher Santi

Ownership percentage 5.29% Percent of HCWC Class A common stock outstanding

Shares outstanding 29,642,378 shares HCWC Class A common stock outstanding as of June 2, 2026

Vested restricted stock 815,746 shares Restricted stock awards vesting effective June 2, 2026

Sole voting power 1,568,604 shares Shares over which Santi has sole voting power

Sole dispositive power 1,568,604 shares Shares over which Santi has sole dispositive power

Key Terms

Schedule 13D, beneficially owns, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, +2 more

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Schedule 13D regulatory

"If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition..."

A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.

beneficially owns financial

"The Reporting Person beneficially owns 1,568,604 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer."

Beneficially owns means a person or entity enjoys the economic benefits and control of a security even if the legal title or registration is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and profits from a car that is registered to a friend: you use it, benefit from it, and make decisions about it even though the official paperwork lists someone else. For investors, this matters because it reveals who truly controls shares, affects voting power, potential conflicts of interest, and regulatory disclosure obligations.

sole voting power financial

"Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: 7 | Sole Voting Power 1,568,604.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

sole dispositive power financial

"9 | Sole Dispositive Power 1,568,604.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

restricted stock awards financial

"Restricted stock awards of 815,746 shares of Common Stock vested pursuant to applicable award agreements..."

Restricted stock awards are company shares given to employees or executives that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions — like staying with the company for a set time or meeting performance targets — are met, like a gift that is locked in a safe until rules are satisfied. Investors care because these awards tie management’s pay to company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding when they become tradable (dilution), and may signal expected future selling pressure or commitment to long-term growth.

2024 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"pursuant to securities issued pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan."

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FAQ

What ownership stake does HCWC executive Christopher Santi report?

Christopher Santi reports beneficial ownership of 1,568,604 shares of Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. Class A common stock, representing 5.29% of the company’s outstanding shares based on 29,642,378 shares outstanding as of June 2, 2026.

How did Christopher Santi acquire his HCWC shares?

Santi acquired the securities in connection with his service as an officer and through issuances under HCWC’s 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. The filing highlights that 815,746 restricted shares of common stock vested effective June 2, 2026 pursuant to applicable award agreements.

What voting and dispositive power does Santi hold over HCWC shares?

The filing states Santi has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 1,568,604 shares he beneficially owns. He does not report any shared voting or shared dispositive power with other parties regarding these Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. shares.

Has Christopher Santi recently traded HCWC common stock?

According to the filing, Santi has not effected any transactions in Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. common stock during the past sixty days. The reported position reflects holdings and vesting events, not recent open-market purchases or sales.

Does Santi have plans to change control or structure at Healthy Choice Wellness (HCWC)?

The statement says Santi holds the shares for investment purposes and, apart from his officer role, has no current plans for mergers, major asset sales, board changes, capitalization shifts, or other significant corporate actions at Healthy Choice Wellness Corp.

What is the outstanding share count used in Santi’s HCWC ownership calculation?

Santi’s 5.29% ownership is calculated using 29,642,378 shares of Healthy Choice Wellness Corp. Class A common stock outstanding as of June 2, 2026, as stated in the filing’s explanatory note on percentage of class owned.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13D

Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Healthy Choice Wellness Corp.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value

(Title of Class of Securities)

422277105

(CUSIP Number)

Christopher Santi
3800 North 28th Way, #1,
Hollywood, FL, 33020
(888) 766-5351

Martin T. Schrier, Esq.
200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 3000,
Miami, FL, 33131
(305) 704-5954

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)

06/02/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)

If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).

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SCHEDULE 13D

CUSIP Number(s): 422277105

1

Name of reporting person

Christopher Santi

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

SEC use only

4

Source of funds (See Instructions)

OO

5

Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)

6

Citizenship or place of organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

7	Sole Voting Power 1,568,604.00
8	Shared Voting Power 0.00
9	Sole Dispositive Power 1,568,604.00
10	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

11

Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person

1,568,604.00

12

Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

13

Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)

5.29 %

14

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person:

The Reporting Person percent of class owned is calculated based on 29,642,378 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of June 2, 2026.

SCHEDULE 13D

Item 1.	Security and Issuer
(a)	Title of Class of Securities: Class A Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value
(b)	Name of Issuer: Healthy Choice Wellness Corp.
(c)	Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices: 3800 North 28th Way, #1, Hollywood, FLORIDA , 33020.
Item 1 Comment: This Statement relates to the Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Common Stock"), of Healthy Choice Wellness Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Issuer"). The principal executive offices of the Issuer are located at 3800 North 28th Way, #1, Hollywood, Florida 33020.
Item 2.	Identity and Background
(a)	Christopher Santi (the "Reporting Person")
(b)	The Reporting Person's business address is c/o Healthy Choice Wellness Corp., 3800 North 28th Way, #1, Hollywood, Florida 33020.
(c)	The Reporting Person's principal occupation is serving as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Issuer.
(d)	During the last five years the Reporting Person has not been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors).
(e)	During the last five years, the Reporting Person was not a party to any civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction and as a result of such proceeding was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with respect to such laws.
(f)	The Reporting Person is a citizen of the United States of America.
Item 3.	Source and Amount of Funds or Other Consideration
	The information set forth in Item 4 is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 4.	Purpose of Transaction
	The Reporting Person acquired the securities identified in this Statement in connection with his service as an officer of the Issuer and pursuant to securities issued pursuant to the Issuer's 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Restricted stock awards of 815,746 shares of Common Stock vested pursuant to applicable award agreements effective as of June 2, 2026. The Reporting Person beneficially owns 1,568,604 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer. The Reporting Person beneficially owns 5.29% of the Issuer's Common Stock, calculated based on 29,642,378 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of June 2, 2026. The securities described in this Statement are being held by the Reporting Person for investment purposes. The Reporting Person may acquire additional Common Stock of the Issuer through compensatory grants by the Issuer or through public or private purchases. Except as described in this Statement or in his capacity as Chief Operating Officer and President of the Issuer, the Reporting Person has no plans or proposals which relate to or would result in: (a) The acquisition by any person of additional securities of the issuer, or the disposition of securities of the issuer. (b) An extraordinary corporate transaction, such as a merger, reorganization or liquidation, involving the issuer or any of its subsidiaries. (c) A sale or transfer of a material amount of assets of the issuer or any of its subsidiaries. (d) Any change in the present board of directors or management of the issuer, including any plans or proposals to change the number or term of directors or to fill any existing vacancies on the board. (e) Any material change in the present capitalization or dividend policy of the issuer. (f) Any other material change in the issuer's business or corporate structure, including but not limited to, if the issuer is a registered closed-end investment company, any plans or proposals to make any changes in its investment policy for which a vote is required by Section 13 of the Investment Company Act of 1940. (g) Changes in the issuer's charter, bylaws or instruments corresponding thereto or other actions which may impede the acquisition of control of the issuer by any person. (h) Causing a class of securities of the issuer to be delisted from a national securities exchange or to cease to be authorized to be quoted in an inter-dealer quotation system of registered national securities association. (i) A class of equity securities of the issuer becoming eligible for termination of registration pursuant to Section 12(g)(4) of the Act; or (j) Any action similar to any of those enumerated above. The information set forth in Items 5 and 6 are incorporated by reference herein.
Item 5.	Interest in Securities of the Issuer
(a)	The Reporting Person beneficially owns 1,568,604 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer. The Reporting Person beneficially owns 5.29% of the Issuer's Common Stock, calculated based on 29,642,378 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of June 2, 2026.
(b)	The Reporting Person has the sole power to vote or direct the vote, and to dispose or direct the disposition, all of the Common Stock owned by him.
(c)	The Reporting Person has not effected any transaction in the Common Stock of the Issuer in the past sixty days.
(d)	No person, other than the Reporting Person, is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale, of the Common Stock.
(e)	Not applicable.
Item 6.	Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer
	There are no other contracts, arrangements, understandings or relationships between the Reporting Person and any other person with respect to any securities of the Issuer. The information set forth in Item 4, 5 and 7 is incorporated by reference herein.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Christopher Santi

Signature:	/s/ Christopher Santi
Name/Title:	Christopher Santi
Date:	06/09/2026