Margin Call Liquidations - Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A

Dec 22, 2025

Investors With “Blown-Out” Securities-Backed Credit Line and Margin Accounts: How do You Recover Your Investment Losses?

If your securities-backed credit line or margin account was hit with margin calls and liquidated, recovery focuses on what your advisor recommended and disclosed before the account opened—not the liquidation itself. Misrepresentations, unsuitable leverage for conservative investors, and concentration can support claims. Investors often must pursue FINRA arbitration or mediation to seek reimbursement and fees.

Dec 22, 2025

FINRA Arbitration: What To Expect And Why You Should Choose Our Law Firm

FINRA arbitration can help investors recover losses, but results depend on preparation and strategy. Our attorneys conduct a detailed case review, draft a fact-rich Statement of Claim, and manage arbitrator selection, discovery, mediation, and hearing presentation. We focus on evidence, deadlines, and damages analysis so clients know what to expect from start to award today.

Dec 22, 2025

Options Trading vs. Margin Trading: The Risks & Benefits of Both

Options trading uses contracts that give you the right, not the obligation, to buy or sell a security at a set price before expiration. Margin trading uses borrowed funds to increase buying power, which can magnify gains and losses and trigger margin calls. If a broker pushed unsuitable strategies, our investment fraud lawyers can help.

Dec 19, 2025

Oil and Gas Investors: How Do You Recover Your Oil and Gas Investment Losses?

Investors in misrepresented or unsuitable oil and gas stocks, bonds, limited partnerships, commodities, or structured products may have suffered significant losses. If your financial advisor failed to explain risks, suitability, or over-concentrated your portfolio, you might have the right to pursue legal action. At our firm, we represent clients in FINRA arbitration to recover losses from broker misconduct.

Dec 19, 2025

What is Forced Liquidation?

Forced liquidation, sometimes called forced selling, occurs when a broker sells an investor’s securities to satisfy a margin call or repay debts. It often follows a drop below required account values in margin or securities-backed credit lines. Investors may have limited control and little notice, yet unsuitable recommendations or misconduct can still support legal claims.

Dec 18, 2025

Securities-Backed Lines of Credit Can Ce More Dangerous Than Margin Accounts

Securities-backed lines of credit let you borrow against a portfolio, but they can turn brutal in a fast downturn. If collateral value falls or eligibility rules change, the lender can issue a maintenance call and demand cash or more securities within days. If you can’t comply, the firm may liquidate your holdings—sometimes without advance notice.

Dec 17, 2025

Merrill Lynch Puerto Rico Stockbroker Wipes Novice Investor Out With Bond Transactions on Margin

The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. filed a claim alleging a Merrill Lynch Puerto Rico broker placed a novice investor into a concentrated Puerto Rico bond portfolio on margin. The account was leveraged 4:1 with nearly $800,000 borrowed, described as “safe” and “guaranteed,” then held through collapse, margin calls, forced liquidation, and losses.

Dec 17, 2025

Margin Call: Definition, Triggers and How to Handle One

A margin call is a broker’s demand that you add cash or securities when margin equity drops below required levels. It often follows losses or market volatility and may give only a short window to respond. If you cannot meet the call, the firm may liquidate positions—sometimes without notice—based on the margin agreement you signed.

Aug 5, 2020

UBS Financial Services, Inc. Sued for Florida and Ohio Advisor’s Alleged Misconduct Involving a Credit-Line Investment Strategy

UBS Financial Services, Inc. is being sued over alleged misconduct by a financial advisor in its Florida and Ohio offices for recommending an unsuitable credit-line investment strategy to an elderly widow. The complaint alleges breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, unsuitable leverage, and negligent supervision tied to securities-backed lending and resulting losses.