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- "The law firm of Meyer Wilson represented me in a suit brought last year against my brokerage firm, securing a very fair and equitable settlement for me. I was impressed with the professional manner in which they handled our relationship and kept me aware of developments in the case. I highly recommend them." R.G., M.D., Cincinnati, Ohio.
- "I had spoken to a local attorney about my investment losses and he didn't know how to help me, so he referred me to David Meyer. David and his staff were not only professional, but they were also really congenial and pleasant to speak with. ..."S.T., Canton, Ohio
- "I was referred to Meyer Wilson to file an arbitration claim against my former brokerage firm. Mr. Meyer and his associates and staff were great to work with. They explained everything to me, walked me through each stage of the arbitration, worked hard to prepare my case, and I am very happy with the outcome." L.B., Tennessee
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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
Is There Ever Really Such a Thing As a "Free Lunch"?
According to the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, 8 out of 10 seniors receive at least one "free lunch investment seminar" invitation each year. The invitations typically advertise an "educational workshop" where "nothing will be sold," during which attendees will be treated to an upscale lunch at a hotel, restaurant, retirement community or golf course while learning about investment "strategies" and products.In a 2007 joint report by the SEC, FINRA and members of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), regulators found that contrary to the invitations' claims 100% of the "free lunch seminars" were actually sales pitches. On top of that, 59% of firms involved in the presentations neglected their supervisory duties, 50% of presentations featured exaggerated or misleading claims, almost a quarter involved unsuitable recommendations, and 13% were downright fraudulent.
"I applaud the securities examiners whose collective work has clearly shown that there's no such thing as a free lunch," said then SEC Chairmen Christopher Cox in a September 10, 2007 NASAA press release.
For those investors who have already been a victim of fraudulent sales claims, an experienced securities/investment fraud attorney may be able to help you recover investment losses. For investors considering attending a seminar, a how-to video on createthegood.org (sponsored by AARP) recommends protecting yourself by asking several key questions before purchasing any investment product, including: Are you licensed to sell this product? Who are you registered with? and Is this investment registered with the S.E.C.? If the presenter can't answer the questions or the answers don't check out, it's okay to walk away.
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The law firm of Meyer Wilson represents individuals in Ohio and throughout the country who have been harmed by investment fraud. Contact us toll-free at 1.866.827.6537 for more information.
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- Our six lawyer firm is devoted solely to investor claims and class actions.
- Every securities arbitration/litigation client that hires our firm is assigned two lawyers to their case.
- Our lawyers have over 50 years of collective legal experience.
- Mr. Meyer won the largest jury verdict ever in the state of Ohio - $260 million verdict against Prudential Securities.
- The firm employs a full time investigator on staff.