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People looking for investment professionals should be careful

On Behalf of | Aug 16, 2018 | Representing Investors |

Putting money into investment opportunities requires that the person who is handing over money ensures that they aren’t participating in a scam. Unfortunately, there are many scams present in the investing sector that cost people a lot of money.

When you are considering an investment, you should exercise due diligence. Most people who work with investments have to register with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). You should always check the FINRA registry to determine if the investment advisor  who is trying to gain your business has done this. If the person isn’t on the FINRA registry, you should exercise caution before giving them your money and perhaps consult an attorney who is seasoned with handling cases involving investment related matters.

Another sign that you aren’t dealing with someone who has your best interests in mind is that they keep try to get you to focus on how many other people are taking part in the deal. True investment advisors will only be worried about which investments are a good match for your portfolio.

Beware of anyone who tries to rush you into making a decision. Scrupulous investment professionals will be ensure that you have time to consider your options. They won’t try to rush you into making an investment.

You should also be wary of any investment advisor who promises riches. Trying to rush the growth of investments or promising something that sounds too good to be true is an almost sure sign that something is amiss.

If you do find out that you were taken by a fraudulent investment advisor, you might have legal options. Learning about those is the first step to addressing the issues and hopefully one day recovering your funds.

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