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The Most Common Types of Stock Fraud

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Stock fraud appears in a lot of different forms on Wall Street, and there’s an infinite number of dishonest schemes which have yet to be imagined. However, the vast majority of fraudulent scams appear again and again. It is absolutely vital that American consumers know the difference between their money being stolen and their investments declining as a natural part of unfavorable market conditions. That’s because many of the biggest brokerage firms on Wall Street […]

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Do I Need An Attorney For FINRA Arbitration?

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Although you may feel confident in your ability to file a FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) arbitration claim without representation, there are important factors that must be considered before anyone tries to go it alone. These factors are not immediately apparent to the untrained eye. Even attorneys, if they’re not experienced in FINRA arbitration, get confused by the process of litigating stock fraud claims. Fortunately, a seasoned stock fraud attorney can help you navigate the […]

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Is Aiding & Abetting Securities Fraud Legal? The Fed Says, “Yes”

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The most devious forms of investor fraud are far too complex to be carried out by your broker alone. Other individuals often aid in the fraud and benefit from it. Those individuals may be auditors, stock analysts, accountants or others. Should those who aid and abet securities fraud be brought to justice? Unfortunately, according to a landmark 1994 decision by the U.S. Supreme court (Central Bank of Denver v. First Interstate Bank of Denver), defrauded investors […]

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What’s a Fee-Only Financial Planner? And Why You Need One

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How is a fee-only financial planner different? A fee-only planner is just like any other financial planner EXCEPT for a very important distinction: Fee-only financial planners do NOT get paid commissions on the products they sell. They charge a FEE for their financial advice instead. More importantly, fee-only planners do NOT get cash bonuses for selling inappropriate investments that will harm you. Fee-only planners do NOT get punished for failing to meet sales quotas. Fee-only […]

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