Purchasing stocks is one of the most important functions a financial advisor or stockbroker can perform for his or her clients. However, advisors generally must obtain permission before buying stocks or other securities. Unless you contractually authorized your...
Unfortunately, statistics indicate that thousands of investors file complaints against financial advisors, stockbrokers, and other financial professionals each year. Many of these complaints result in formal action against the broker or financial advisor, and...
As a client of a financial advisor, your broker or other account manager owes you particular duties. These may depend heavily on the specifics of your situation and on state law, but, ultimately, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)’s professional...
Insider trading is a complicated issue with the potential to wreak havoc on the investments of millions of people. When a broker or board member of a large corporation commits insider trading crimes, they could drive down stock prices, affecting the investments of any...
When an investor suspects that he or she has been defrauded by his or her stockbroker or investment advisor, the investor can file a claim with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Filing a FINRA claim will initiate a dispute resolution process, such...
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