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Q: Problem with investment group. Need to get money owed but SEC involved. Now what?

Have a contract with group. Hired a lawyer previously, but because amount owed was below $150,000, they did not advise to pursue through court. How do I get my money?

Richard  Frankowski
Richard Frankowski
answered on Jun 7, 2021

You should look at the contract you have with your investment group. Most firms include an arbitration provision in their contracts. If your firm is regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), you likely will have to pursue any claims in a FINRA arbitration. I hope this... View More

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