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Investment Fraud
- Avoiding Investment Fraud: What You Really Should Be Asking Your Financial Advisor
- SEC's New Settlement Language Could Affect Some Investment Fraud Cases
- Common FINRA Arbitration and Investment Fraud Claims
- Don't Be Blindsided by Unauthorized Trades and Investment Fraud
- Stop "Cold Calls" to Protect Yourself from Senior Investment Fraud
- Understanding Variable Annuity Fraud for Seniors
Securities Fraud
- Securities Fraud Attorneys Explain the Warning Signs of Social Media Investment Fraud
- Won a Jury Verdict Against Prudential Securities for $260 Million
- What You Need to Know About Securities Fraud: Misrepresentation and Omissions
- Taking the Reins: Six Tips to Protect Yourself from Senior Investment Fraud
- Has Madoff's Ponzi Scheme Changed the Way Securities Fraud is Handled?
- FINRA Lawyers on Ponzi Schemes in History
Stockbroker Arbitration
- Stockbroker Misconduct Attorney Takes a Closer Look at REITs
- What Makes Non-Traded REITs Different and Potentially Unsuitable?
- How to Protect Yourself When It Comes to Non-Traded REITs
- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Stockbroker Arbitration
- What Happens During the FINRA Arbitration Hearing
- The Initials Steps in FINRA Securities Arbitration
Stockbroker Mediation
Current Investigations
- Meyer Wilson Files Second FINRA Arbitration Against World Group Securities on Behalf of Large Group of Ponzi Scheme Victims
- Law Firm of Meyer Wilson Investigating Apple REIT Investments
- UPDATE - Investigation Against St. Louis Stockbroker Joshua Gould and Woodbury Financial Services
- Potential Investor Claims Against Summit Brokerage Services Relating to its Former Stockbroker Timothy Cochrane from Eureka, California
- Claims Against St. Louis Stockbroker Joshua Gould and Woodbury Financial Services
- Claims against Pacific West Securities, Inc. Relating to Several Alternative Investments, including DPPs, Equipment Leasing and Oil and Gas Investments.
Investor Articles
- Equity Index Annuities: Good for the Broker; Not so Good for the Client
- The Truth About Financial Designations Revealed
- Understand the Type of Annuity You Are Purchasing
- Smart Tips for Hiring a Financial Advisor
- Investments in Limited Partnerships Can Be Complex & Risky
- Options for Investors Stuck in the Still-Frozen Auction Rate Securities Market
Investor News
- Iowa Man to Back out of Investment Fraud Plea AgreementPosted on 2/4/2012
- Protecting Your Loved Ones with Dementia from Financial AbusePosted on 2/2/2012
- Arizona Man Indicted for Alleged Real Estate Investment FraudPosted on 1/24/2012
- Real Estate Ponzi Scheme Garners Federal Criminal ChargesPosted on 1/23/2012
Recent Blog Posts 
- Elderly Victim Speaks Out after Alleged Ponzi Scheme2/2/2012
- Bank Owes Financial Fraud Victims after Rothstein Ponzi Scheme1/28/2012
- Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to 1 point 9 Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme1/30/2012
- Operation Broken Trust Leads to 52-Month Sentence for Michigan Woman in One Million dollar Ponzi Scheme Case1/30/2012
- Retired NBA All-Star Loses Nearly $86M in Alleged Investment Fraud1/27/2012
- Illinois Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Prison for $9 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme1/25/2012
Securities Fraud, Stockbroker Misconduct, & Investment Fraud Blog
The securities fraud attorneys at the law firm of Meyer Wilson frequently post relevant content regarding a range of investment fraud topics. Our lawyers are licensed in Ohio and California, and we represent investors across the country in securities arbitration and litigation claims.Securities Fraud
Elderly Victim Speaks Out after Alleged Ponzi Scheme
Your securities fraud attorneys offer an eye-opening glimpse into the stories of Ponzi scheme victims.Investment Fraud
Bank Owes Financial Fraud Victims after Rothstein Ponzi Scheme
A bank has been ordered to pay millions to harmed investors after a South Florida Ponzi scheme. Read more from your expert investment fraud attorneys. Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty to 1 point 9 Million Dollar Investment Fraud Scheme
Christopher Plummer, of Connecticut, admits to defrauding investors out of $1.9 million while posing as New England Resorts and Madison and Wall Investments repLabels:
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Operation Broken Trust Leads to 52-Month Sentence for Michigan Woman in One Million dollar Ponzi Scheme Case
Candice Campbell, of Canton, Michigan, ordered to repay $700,000 and receives a 52-month prison sentence for Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of $1MilInvestment Fraud
Retired NBA All-Star Loses Nearly $86M in Alleged Investment Fraud
NBA All-Star Vincent Baker files $86 investment fraud lawsuit against Donald S. Brodeur Jr. & Connecticut-based Brodeur & Co. Certified Public Accountants.General
Illinois Man Sentenced to More Than 5 Years in Prison for $9 Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
Algrid M. Norkus (Illinois)gets 63 month prison sentence, ordered to pay $4.5 million in restitution for mail fraud charges related to $9 million Ponzi schemeGeneral
Attn Retirees: Are you withdrawing more than 3 percent of your income each year? If so, watch out!
Low investment return projections have retirees rethinking how much can be withdrawn from their savings each year. Advisers suggested 4%, now it's even less.Securities Fraud
SEC Charges Florida-based Imperiali and Officers with Securities Fraud
SEC files fraud charges against Florida business development company, Imperiali, Inc., representatives Daniel Imperato, Charles Fiscina and Lawrence O'DonnellInvestment Fraud
Grand Jury Indicts Gilbert Resident for Alleged Investment Scheme
A federal grand jury indicted Gilbert, Arizona resident Gerald Lee Kelly for his alleged role in a “significant financial fraud against distressed homeowners.” North Idaho Man Allegedly Scammed Church Members in Ponzi Scheme
A North Idaho man has been sentenced for a Ponzi scheme that took millions from friends and church members. Your investment fraud lawyers explain more.General
Arraignment Scheduled in California PTA Moms’ Alleged Ponzi Scheme Case
Three California women, Barajas, Menefee and Perez, were charged with 22 felony counts of theft and securities fraud over an Alta Dena Dairy Ponzi scheme.Investment Fraud
LinkedIn Scam Spurs Warning to Investors About Social Media Investment Fraud
Social media investment scams are on the rise, and regulators warn investors to be careful. Your investment fraud attorneys have the details of a case here.General
Former Utah Scoutmaster Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $145M Ponzi Scheme
Travis Wright, of Draper, Utah, received a 10-year federal prison sentence last Friday for defrauding more than 175 investors out of approximately $145 million.Mormon Church Leader Allegedly Used Leadership Position to Perpetrate $16M Ponzi Scheme, Says SEC
Three more persons have been sued by the SEC for their alleged roles in a $16 million Ponzi scheme operated by Joseph Nelson.SEC Charges Life Partners Holdings with Life Settlements Investment Scheme
Life Partners Holdings and three of its senior executives are charged with engaging in an alleged accounting fraud and life settlements investment scheme.SEC Adopts New Net Worth Standard for Accredited Investors
Fewer individuals will qualify as "accredited investors," which will limit the marketing pool for certain investment products.Utah "Venture Capitalist" Accused of Serial Securities Fraud
Q-6 Associates recently filed a lawsuit against Dwight Shane Baldwin, of Salt Lake City, in which Q-6 accuses Baldwin of being a serial fraudster.Investment Fraud
Alleged Belleville Fraudster Sentenced to 20 Years after Ponzi Scheme
A Belleville man who pleaded guilty earlier this year, has been sentenced to 20 years for his alleged Ponzi scheme. Your investment fraud lawyers explain more h Ponzi Scheme Sentencing Delayed after Accused Asks for Mercy
Sentencing has been delayed in an alleged Ponzi scheme after the accused asks for mercy. Your investment fraud lawyers have the details here.General
AARP Warns Seniors: That "Free Lunch" Could be Costliest Yet
"Free lunch" scams are a continuing problem, particularly for seniors.FINRA Orders $19M in Restitution to Defrauded Investors in 2011
Registered brokers and firms accused of securities violations also were ordered to pay more than $63 million in fines.Framingham Man Receives More Than 8 Years in Prison for 20-Year Ponzi Scheme
Richard Elkinson, of Framingham, was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for the operation of a 20-year-long, $29 million Ponzi scheme.‘Tis The Season … For Scams Against Seniors
The holiday season is prey season for scam artists, particularly those scam artists who prey on seniors.Massachusetts Secretary Charges Three Investment Advisers with Varying Flavors of Investment Fraud
Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin filed complaints against three investment advisers in three separate investment fraud cases.Wells Fargo Fined $2M for Unsuitable Sale of Reverse Convertibles to Elderly
FINRA fined Wells Fargo Investments for the unsuitable sale of securities to 21 customers by Alfred Chi Chen, a former Wells Fargo stockbroker.
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Grand Rapids stockbroker Martin Wegener and New England Financial alleged fraud
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Securities Fraud Attorney Advises That Brokerage Firms Owe Investors a Fiduciary Duty in Many Jurisdictions
Investment Misconduct Attorney Talks About the Overconcentration of Investment Portfolios
Investment Fraud Attorney Says Check Brokers' Licenses Before You Hire Them
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Investment Fraud Attorney Represents Investors Nationwide Who Have Been Victims of Investment Misconduct
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Common Investment Misconduct Claims
- Is there a state or federal law that requires investment advisers to have credentials?
- What are some of the disadvantages of annuities?
- I was approached by an investment representative who claimed that he was a “senior specialist.” Is that a legitimate designation?
Investment Fraud
- I lost money in an investment sold by Pacific West Securities. The investment was called “Gulf Coast Rig and Equipment.” Can I recover my losses?
- My broker did not inform me of the risks associated with margin trading. I have lost money as a result. Can I hold the brokerage liable?
- I’m retired and live on a fixed income. How can I protect myself from investment fraud?
Securities Fraud
- How was Bernard Madoff able to trick so many investors with his Ponzi scheme?
- Is there a tax break for Ponzi scheme victims?
- Who are the commonly targeted victims in Ponzi schemes?
Stockbroker Arbitration
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Arbitration
- My financial adviser has quite a few credentials. Does that mean he has more experience and knowledge than other financial professionals?
- Is legal representation required in securities arbitration?
- What types of documents do I need to provide if I pursue a claim against my broker in securities arbitration?
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- Do the investment fraud attorneys at David P. Meyer & Associates handle broker fraud claims nationwide?
- What role does the securities fraud attorney play in pursuing my claim?
- What legal fees will I incur?
General
- How was Bernard Madoff able to trick so many investors with his Ponzi scheme?
- After 45 years of marriage, I am now in charge of my investments. Prior to my husband’s death, he handled all of our financial decisions. What can I do to protect myself from investment fraud?
- My wife and I are retired and receive a lot of telemarketing calls pressuring us to make investments. Is there a way to stop these calls?