Selling Away: When Your Financial Advisor Breaks the Rules

Everyone wants to invest in the next hot new startup. But when your financial advisor pitches an “exclusive” investment opportunity outside their firm’s approved products, you could be the victim of “selling away” – a practice that’s strictly prohibited by FINRA. What Is Selling Away? Selling away occurs when financial advisors recommend investments that haven’t […]

Lost Money in Structured Products?

If your financial advisor sold you a complex structured product that resulted in significant losses, you might be entitled to compensation. These investments are often unsuitable for average investors, yet brokers continue to sell them due to high commission payouts. What Are Structured Products? Structured products are complex investment vehicles tied to underlying assets like […]

Experienced margin calls and/or liquidations during the recent stock market volatility?

Margin Trading Risks Amplified by Recent Market Volatility Margin investing allows you to borrow money from your brokerage using existing securities as collateral. While this can amplify returns, it dramatically increases risk—especially during market downturns when brokers issue margin calls requiring immediate repayment to maintain minimum equity levels. Recent market volatility has caught many investors […]