Investors in Kentucky and other parts of the United States are protected by both federal and state securities regulations known as Blue Sky laws. These rules are in place to protect investors from falling prey to deceptive sales tactics and other fraudulent...
Month: December 2019
More individuals and companies may invest in startups soon
On Dec. 18, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that they plan to redefine the terms "qualified institutional buyer" and "accredited investor". They also highlighted their plans to allow additional institutions and individuals to invest in...
Business courts promise to make litigation easier in Kentucky
Business is booming in the Bluegrass State. The high rate of business formation in Kentucky, combined with the influx of existing companies' operations into the state, is good news for local economies and would-be employees alike.The legal system in Kentucky is...
Who is your financial advisor actually working for?
When you met your financial advisor, everything seemed great. They wore a suit, shook your hand, made small talk, put you at ease and demonstrated that they had the knowledge and experience you were looking for. You wanted to find someone who would help you get the...
Beware of excessive trading of your securities
If you have an investment portfolio, then you likely realize that the primary way your financial advisor earns money is by taking a commission by buying and selling securities on your behalf. While your financial advisor has a fiduciary duty to make choices that are...