OUR STOCKBROKER FRAUD CASES & INVESTIGATIONS

For over 45 years, Attorney Pearce and his staff members at The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. have worked on and continue to work on a wide variety of securities, commodities and investment disputes for investors arising out of stock brokerage, commodity brokerage, insurance and other financial service company’s’ employees, representatives and agents’ misconduct. We represent investors with securities and commodities law issues and a broad range of other practice areas in courtroom litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings from offices in Boca Raton, Florida across the United States.

Our Florida Attorneys Handle Stockbroker Fraud Cases & Investigations Nationwide

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The most common investor claims have been claims for misrepresentationfailure to disclose important informationunsuitable recommendationschurning or excessive trading, and unauthorized trading in stocks, bonds, mutual funds and options in violation of federal and state statutes, common law and industry rules. However, in the past three years, most of our cases have arisen out of the latest wave of investment products, widespread misconduct with the same investment firms, branch offices and/or brokers. We are presently engaged in a number of cases and investigations involving not only the so-called “garden variety” stock, bond and option claims but many other types of misrepresented and mismanaged investment products and fraudulent schemes.

List of brokers we’ve investigated (both current 2024 and historic)

A brief description of some of our current stockbroker fraud Cases and Investigations with links to other pages within our website and Investors Rights Blog to help answer your questions and help you recover your losses is below:

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.

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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.

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Investing in Hedge Funds

Hedge funds are private investment vehicles that pool investor capital and use flexible strategies like leverage and short-selling to seek positive returns while avoiding many mutual fund regulations, but they carry higher risk and limited liquidity, and investors should understand fees and valuation practices before committing capital to these complex funds.

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SEC Halts Alleged EquiAlt Ponzi Scheme: How do Investors Recover Their Losses?

The SEC moved to halt an alleged EquiAlt Ponzi scheme tied to four real estate investment funds, freezing assets and appointing a receiver. Investors’ recovery often turns on how the investment was sold—misrepresentations, failed due diligence, unsuitable recommendations, or selling away. Our firm evaluates claims and pursues FINRA arbitration or coordinated litigation for harmed investors.

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Reverse Convertible Structured Products

Reverse convertibles are high-yield, short-term structured notes linked to stock or basket performance. Many investors were told they were safe, but these complex instruments carried risks beyond traditional bonds, including the potential to deliver stocks instead of cash at maturity. Misunderstanding these risks has led to significant investor losses and legal disputes. secatty.com

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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.

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Municipal Arbitrage Structured Products

Municipal arbitrage structured products were complex investments built from municipal bonds, swaps, and other instruments sold as “arbitrage” to conservative investors, but many weren’t truly hedged or risk-controlled and led to significant client losses. At our firm, we represent investors harmed by misrepresentation and mismanagement of these so-called arbitrage products, helping recover losses for affected clients.

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Watch Out for Early Retirement Scams

Many early retirement scams lure workers to cash out 401(k) plans with promises of high returns and minimal risk. Unscrupulous financial advisors use glossy materials and unrealistic projections to sell these schemes. Instead of financial security, victims often suffer tax consequences, depleted savings, and lost retirement income. Careful planning and realistic expectations are essential to protect your nest egg.

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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

The page explains that non-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) were widely promoted but often involved misrepresentations about returns, liquidity, and risks. At our firm, we’ve seen investors misled by sales solicitations lacking transparency, resulting in unsuitable, complex investment losses. Understanding these risks is essential before investing in any illiquid REIT offering.

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Ponzi Schemes

A Ponzi scheme is a type of investment fraud where returns to earlier investors are paid with funds from newer investors rather than legitimate profits. Named after Charles Ponzi, these schemes promise high returns with little risk and often collapse when new money dries up, leaving many investors with significant losses and seeking legal help

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