Investment Fraud Lawyers

Key Takeaway: FINRA BrokerCheck is a free online tool that lets you verify a financial advisor’s registration, qualifications, and disciplinary history before you invest. Checking your advisor’s background takes minutes and can save you from devastating losses. Here’s exactly how to use it and what red flags to watch for. Before you trust a financial […]

Key Takeaway: Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) requires broker-dealers to act in your best interest when recommending securities — but it is not the same as a fiduciary duty. Understanding what Reg BI covers, where it falls short, and how to use violations in FINRA arbitration may help you protect your investments and recover losses.

Key Takeaway: Elder financial abuse by financial advisors costs American seniors more than $28.3 billion annually. If you or a loved one has been exploited by a financial advisor, you may have legal options through FINRA arbitration, state protective services, and criminal referrals to recover your losses. Elder financial abuse by trusted advisors is one

Variable Annuity Fraud: Trapped in High-Fee Products Table of Contents Toggle Variable Annuity Fraud: Trapped in High-Fee Products What Are Variable Annuities and How Do They Work? The Commission Problem: Why Brokers Love Selling Variable Annuities How Much Brokers Earn The Conflict of Interest Hidden Fees: The Real Cost of Variable Annuities The Fee Breakdown

Non-Traded REITs: 10 Risks Your Broker May Not Disclose Table of Contents Toggle Non-Traded REITs: 10 Risks Your Broker May Not Disclose What Are Non-Traded REITs? Risk #1: Illiquidity — Your Money Is Trapped Risk #2: High Fees That Eat Your Returns Risk #3: Lack of Transparency Risk #4: Inflated Valuations Risk #5: Distribution Cuts