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The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A. understands what is at stake in securities, commodities and investment law matters and constantly strives to secure the most favorable possible result. Mr. Pearce provides a complete review of your case and fully explains your legal options. The firm works to ensure that you have all of the information necessary to make a sound decision before any action is taken in your case.
For dedicated representation by a law firm with substantial experience in all kinds of securities, commodities and investment disputes, contact the firm by phone at 833-300-6983, toll free at 800-732-2889 or via e-mail. We may also be able to arrange a meeting with you at offices located in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida and elsewhere.
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.
Continue ReadingHedge 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.
Continue ReadingFINRA’s arbitration rules generally give investors six years from the event that triggered the dispute to file a Statement of Claim, but that window is not the only deadline. Shorter state and federal statutes may apply, and timing can hinge on when fraud was discovered. Filing early preserves evidence and protects recovery options for investors.
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 ReadingOur firm filed a FINRA claim alleging UBS Puerto Rico advisors promoted closed-end bond funds as “safe” and “government protected,” while concentrating a conservative investor’s IRA and brokerage accounts in Puerto Rico securities and encouraging collateralized borrowing. When prices fell, the investor faced major losses. We help families evaluate options and pursue recovery through arbitration.
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 ReadingMunicipal 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.
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.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
Continue ReadingVariable and equity-indexed annuities are complex retirement products that mix investment risk with insurance guarantees, and many investors misunderstand their features and costs. At the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce, P.A., we see that variable annuities often carry hidden fees and suitability concerns for retirees, and EIAs blend fixed and market-linked returns in ways that can confuse buyers.
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