Attorney Robert Wayne Pearce is the Lead Attorney of The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. and is one of the top investment fraud lawyers in the country. Serving Nationwide, Based in Florida. He is a well-respected advocate for investors throughout the legal community; he is known for his fierce litigation skills and tireless advocacy on behalf of his clients.
Continue ReadingIf 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.
Continue ReadingFINRA 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.
Continue ReadingDiscretionary accounts let an advisor trade without prior approval, offering speed and flexibility but often higher minimums and annual fees. Non-discretionary accounts require your consent for each trade, giving you greater control but slower reactions to opportunities. Regardless of account type, brokers must act in your best interest and match your goals and risk tolerance.
Continue ReadingIf you suspect a financial advisor stole money from your account, you may have options to recover losses. This guide explains advisors’ fiduciary duties, when theft versus poor performance creates a claim, and causes of action like negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and failure to supervise. Learn next steps: review agreements, mediation, arbitration, or lawsuits.
Continue ReadingStockbroker fraud happens when a broker uses deception or misconduct to generate commissions or shift risk onto an investor. Common examples include unsuitable recommendations, churning, unauthorized trading, misrepresentations, and breach of fiduciary duty. At the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we help investors document losses, identify violations, and pursue recovery through FINRA arbitration.
Continue ReadingFinancial advisor malpractice happens when an advisor fails to meet duties to protect investors, including fiduciary obligations, suitability, and Regulation Best Interest. Misconduct may be obvious—forged signatures, fabricated documents, lies—or subtle, surfacing only after losses. Our securities attorneys help clients evaluate diversification failures, unsuitable recommendations, churning, and negligence, and pursue recovery through litigation or arbitration.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingInvestors 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.
Continue ReadingMany 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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