Articles Posted in FINRA Arbitration

Investment Scams – South Florida Securities and Investment Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: When it comes to making an intelligent investment decision, nothing is fool- proof. However, there are some basic sales tactics that should turn your “red light” on. Some of the most common include: The “Phantom Riches” Tactic: Here the salesperson…

South Florida Elder, Senior and Retirement Financial Abuse and Exploitation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: Normally, we provide information like this post on our main website. However, because of the contents of this post, we thought that it would constitute interesting reading for seniors, their care givers, personal representatives and trustees. This post reflects the…

South Florida Variable and Fixed Annuity Fraud, Misrepresentation, Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Twisting FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: We recently were presented with the following factual situation. A single 82 year old, long retired woman received a “cold call” from a mortgage broker, who, after repeated telephone calls and visits to the woman’s home,…

Reverse Mortgages – Boon or Boondoggle – South Florida Retirement Abuse and Exploitation Litigation, Arbitration and Probate Estate Attorney: If you are approaching retirement age, and own your home, chances are you have heard about reverse mortgages-or will soon. Reverse mortgages can be helpful to homeowners who want to stay in their homes but are…

South Florida Promissory Note Fraud, Misrepresentation, Unregistered Sale of Securities and Unsuitable Investment FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: A Brief Description of a Promissory Note and How the Scam Works: An investment scam that has been gaining in popularity among fraudsters is the sale of promissory notes, especially to seniors. Unlike many investments today, promissory…

This post contains a copy of a report issued by the staff of the SEC, NASAA and FINRA and does not reflect the view of, or include findings or conclusions of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The full release is contained on the attached pdf. document. PROTECTING SENIOR INVESTORS:COMPLIANCE, SUPERVISORY AND OTHER PRACTICES USED BYFINANCIAL…

South Florida Elder and Senior Financial Abuse and Breach of Fiduciary Duty Litigation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: The North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc. (NASAA) has issued a post that sets forth 10 general tips to help you protect your nest egg. I have modified this list somewhat based upon issues that I have…

South Florida Life Settlement Fraud, Misrepresentation, Breach of Contract and Breach of Fiduciary Duty FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: This post contains important information that should be considered and questions that should be asked by anyone contemplating entering into a life settlement transaction What is a life settlement? In a “life settlement” transaction, a life…

South Florida Elder and Senior Financial Abuse Litigation and Arbitration Attorney: TACKLING INVESTMENT SWINDLES OF SENIORS AS A MEDICAL PROBLEM: 24 SECURITIES REGULATORS ACROSS U.S. TO TRAIN DOCTORS TO SPOT & REPORT ELDERLY FINANCIAL VICTIMIZATION With new medical research showing that more than a third of Americans over the age of 71 having mild cognitive…

South Florida, including Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Jupiter and West Palm Beach, Municipal and Corporate Bond Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney: Municipal Bonds-Staying on the Safe Side of the Street in Rough Times Municipal securities-often called “muni bonds”-are bonds issued by states, cities, counties and…