You want to put your money to work for you and see it grow, not squirrel it away. Investing in the financial markets can be highly rewarding, giving you an opportunity for more wealth creation and true financial security. But what happens when your investment advisor...
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How to keep investments private
Investments are crucial for individuals who want to secure their financial future. However, some people prefer to keep their investments private. There are several reasons why someone would like to do this, for example: Not drawing attention to their wealth Protect...
FINRA finds Webull approved inappropriate customers for options trading
Do you understand options trading? Most people have little to no idea what it is. Only experienced, knowledgeable investors are in a position to understand the risks and potential benefits. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently announced a...
Why me? I’m not a fool. Securities fraud affects sophisticated people
If you think you were taken in by securities fraud, you’re probably right. Unfortunately, it happens a lot. It happens to smart people. It happens to people who are sophisticated and well-educated. It happens to a really wide range of people young and old, wealthy and...
Can I sue my financial advisor for lost money?
Yes. Specifically, if your advisor was licensed through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), you can file an arbitration claim to get some or all of your money back. Whether your claim will succeed depends on exactly what happened. All investments...
I was sold an inappropriate investment. Do I have any recourse?
You may. If a registered broker-dealer or investment adviser sold you an investment that went against your risk profile and you lost money, they may have violated their legal duty to you. You may be able to get your money back via mediation or arbitration through the...
Working to end the culture of victim-blaming after financial frauds
Experiencing financial fraud of any kind can be demoralizing. We tend to see the fraud all at once as a sort of revelation. It suddenly dawns on us that we have been defrauded. You can almost feel the blood rushing from your head. Far too many investors blame...
FINRA arbitration data now includes Reg BI disputes
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) publicly posts statistics about the arbitration proceedings held under its auspices. As of this writing on August 5, the 2022 numbers are available through June, providing an interesting overview of the kinds of...
What is an ‘unsuitable’ investment?
Investment advisors and brokers who invest on others’ behalf are required to have a reasonable basis to believe that the investments they choose are suitable for the customer’s investment profile. They must be acting on information obtained through reasonable...
What evidence can you get from the other side in a FINRA arbitration?
If you believe that a broker or brokerage firm has treated you unfairly, you may have a claim for money damages. Depending on your exact situation, you may wish to seek damages in arbitration through the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FINRA is a...