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Common Investment Misconduct Claims
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
Answers to Your Investment Fraud & Stockbroker Misconduct Questions
Have questions regarding your investment fraud or stockbroker misconduct case? View the list of commonly asked questions below to find the answers you are looking for. If you would like one of our investment fraud attorneys to review your case, simply give us a call or fill out our online contact form.Common Investment Misconduct Claims
- I've been offered an investment in a private REIT. Is that the same thing as a non-traded REIT?
- 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?
- Are bond funds safe investments?
- I am considering investing in a reverse convertible. How should I protect myself from loss?
Investment Fraud
How can I protect my elderly parents from "cold calling" investment fraud?
- What are the most common types of investment fraud?
- What Should I Do If I Suspect Fraud Regarding an Investment?
- How Do I Know Which Investment Fraud Attorney to Hire for an Oil and Gas Fraud Claim?
- What are the most common types of investment fraud that my elderly parents might encounter?
- Can Promissory Note Investments Actually be Ponzi Schemes?
- How can an investment fraud attorney help me if my investment adviser turns out to be dishonest?
- I put my money into an investment, but I get the feeling something “fishy” is going on. What am I actually looking for on my account statements if I suspect investment misconduct or fraud?
- Can any attorney help with an investment fraud claim?
- I've recently lost a substantial amount of money on my investments. Should I call an investment fraud attorney?
- I really want to invest, but I'm afraid brokers will take advantage of my lack of experience. How can I keep my money safe and avoid getting mixed up in an investment scam?
- How do I find a FINRA attorney to represent my case?
- How can an Ohio investment fraud attorney help me?
- Are baby boomers at a high risk of investment scams? What are some of the warning signs to watch out for?
- 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 can I avoid investment scams through social media sites like Facebook?
I think my stockbroker misrepresented an investment. What do I have to do to prove it?
- What's the difference between a Ponzi scheme and a pyramid scheme?
- How can choosing the right financial advisor help minimize the risk of being involved in a Ponzi scheme?
- I've lost money in a stock scam. What should I do?
- Do most law firms handle securities fraud cases?
- Why are income-oriented seniors so often pressured into investing in risky "structured products?"
- If I am the victim of a Ponzi scheme is it possible to sue the brokerage firm for the actions of an individual broker?
- 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?
- Do I need a lawyer if I lost money in a Ponzi scheme?
- What are some of the warning signs of a Ponzi scheme?
- Do I need legal representation in a securities fraud case?
Stockbroker Arbitration
- What happens if I lose my FINRA case?
- Where do I file a complaint against a stockbroker?
- Can I file a stockbroker misconduct claim in court or do I have to go through arbitration?
Stockbroker Mediation
- What is FINRA mediation and how does it differ from FINRA arbitration?
- Who chooses the mediator when a claim is handled in securities mediation through FINRA?
- What happens if I can’t reach a settlement in securities mediation?
- If my broker dispute is handled in mediation, will the decision be considered binding?
Arbitration
- How can I avoid investing in a REIT scam?
- 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?
- Can I file a complaint against my broker, in addition to pursuing arbitration?
- Is a FINRA arbitration decision binding?
- What is securities arbitration?
- When is arbitration required in investor claims against a brokerage firm?
- Who oversees the arbitration proceedings?
- What are the costs associated with arbitration?
- Where does the arbitration take place?
- How much time does the arbitration process take?
- What is mediation and how is it different than arbitration?
Representation
- Do the investment fraud attorneys at Meyer Wilson handle broker fraud claims nationwide?
- What is the SEC?
- How do I find a securities fraud attorney?
- What role does the securities fraud attorney play in pursuing my claim?
- What legal fees will I incur?
- How are the expenses of pursuing my claim handled?
- What is the likelihood that my case will result in a favorable outcome?
- Is it important for investors to pursue their legal claims ?
General
- I'm interested in investing in private placements. What does Regulation D mean to me?
- I've lost money on an investment. Does that automatically mean I have an unsuitability claim?
- After the recent tragedy, I am interested in putting my money into investments that will have an impact in Japan. What are the signs of an investment scam related to the Japan tragedy?
- 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?
- How do I know if my broker was negligent?
- I feel that the brokerage firm was not adequately supervising my broker and that is why I lost money on my investments. What should I do?
- My broker didn’t explain the potential risks involved in the investment he recommended. I ultimately lost money. Can I hold the brokerage firm responsible?
- My broker recommended an investment that didn’t fit my financial situation and I lost money. Can I hold the brokerage firm responsible?
- Do I have any legal options if I lost money in private placement securities?
- My broker invested a large percentage of my portfolio in one asset class. As a result, I have lost a significant amount of money. Who is responsible?
- What is the SIPC?
- What is a CRD number?
- What is fiduciary duty?
- What are blue sky laws?
- How do I know if I have a valid investor claim against my financial advisor or brokerage firm?
- What is FINRA?
- How are damages calculated for investors in a case against a brokerage firm or financial advisor?
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FAQs
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
Stockbroker Mediation
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?
Representation
- 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?