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I invested into this scam between 07/2022 and 04/2023 and they refuse to return my initial investment funds of $13558. I was advised to pay $2000 for a withdrawal certificate to make a withdrawal then when it tried to withdraw my funds, I was told I had to pay more money to withdraw my funds. No... Read more »
answered on May 22, 2023
You need an attorney to examine whatever contract, checks, wire transfers, statements, or other documents exist and see what you may be able to do. Jurisdiction may be a serious problem, requiring an attorney to file a Federal or State Suit in a faraway place. It appears that you do not... Read more »
My inheritance has been stolen or depleted by my mother's financial advisor and his unsavory tactics are now being uncovered. My mother is still alive but her money is gone my inheritance what if any rights do I have to pursue a claim or criminal charges theft is over one million dollars .
answered on Feb 26, 2023
Financial advisors are certainly not allowed to steal or wrongfully lose their client's money. There is currently a big emphasis on trying to protect elderly investors, who are often the target of scam artists. There are potentially a number of criminal violations that could apply to your... Read more »
My inheritance has been stolen or depleted by my mother's financial advisor and his unsavory tactics are now being uncovered. My mother is still alive but her money is gone my inheritance what if any rights do I have to pursue a claim or criminal charges theft is over one million dollars .
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answered on Feb 26, 2023
Financial exploitation of elders is a serious problem and it is illegal under California law. Under California Penal Code section 368, financial exploitation of elders is a crime that can result in criminal charges and penalties, including imprisonment and fines.
If you believe that your... Read more »
I do not have any licenses (7, 63, 65). With the appropriate disclaimer, can I publish these trades in app or newsletter for a monthly subscription fee? If no, would the answer change if I was simply listing the trades I made in my own account (as opposed to providing advice) ? ie....not a... Read more »
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answered on Nov 23, 2022
The question is really whether the activities identified in your question would fall under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 USC s. 80b, et seq.) which identifies advisory activities in section 202(a)(11) (15 USC 80b-2(a)(11) essentially as follows:
an investment adviser means any... Read more »
Is it legal for a brokerage firm to decide they no longer want to manage my account and sell my securities without my permission. They refused to transfer them to another firm.
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answered on Oct 12, 2022
A firm can ask a customer to leave, however they should not liquidate any positions unless authorized by the customer. Generally transfer of securities is done via ACAT which is initiated by the receiving firm. You should ask your new broker to initiate the transfer.
Is it legal for a brokerage firm to decide they no longer want to manage my account and sell my securities without my permission. They refused to transfer them to another firm.
answered on Sep 22, 2022
Yes, it is legal for a brokerage firm to decide that they no longer want your business.
No, it is not legal for the brokerage firm to liquidate your securities unless they have a good reason.
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I'm a citizen of Florida. A Brazilian company I was a partner in was stolen by forging my signature when I was out of the country. That company is now trading on the NYSE (with my forged signature). I sued and won in Brazilian Arbitration Court under UNCITRAL treaty. The judgment was to... Read more »
answered on Aug 4, 2022
An afterthought: you would probably not want to confirm the Brazilian Award in Florida, but in New York if the goal is to attach the assets of public companies.
I'm a citizen of Florida. A Brazilian company I was a partner in was stolen by forging my signature when I was out of the country. That company is now trading on the NYSE (with my forged signature). I sued and won in Brazilian Arbitration Court under UNCITRAL treaty. The judgment was to... Read more »
answered on Aug 4, 2022
There are a few distinct issues involved in your inquiry: the recognition of a Brazilian Arbitration Award and the attachment of US Company assets. (In order to answer, I will of course assume all the facts you stated are true unless they are contradictory.)
Even before reaching the... Read more »
I have been a client of Merrill Lynch (ML) for more than 20 years. Not until 3 months ago did any of my advisors at ML ever mention that I should be purchasing US Govt issued iBonds, as part of my portfolio, which in almost every year of my ML relationship have paid a substantially higher return... Read more »
answered on Jul 28, 2022
The advice Mr. Neuman gave is good advice. If I may add a couple of thoughts. 1. Merrill does sell iBonds. They're a low commissioned product so they may not recommend them much. 2. I doubt your damages are as high as you think as you cannot buy more than $10,000 in iBonds a year. 3.... Read more »
I have been a client of Merrill Lynch (ML) for more than 20 years. Not until 3 months ago did any of my advisors at ML ever mention that I should be purchasing US Govt issued iBonds, as part of my portfolio, which in almost every year of my ML relationship have paid a substantially higher return... Read more »
answered on Jul 28, 2022
California law finds that stockbrokers and financial advisors are per se fiduciaries to their clients. Thus, the fiduciary has to act in your best interest first. There are a number of other duties that arise when a stockbroker is a fiduciary, such as keeping their clients abreast on changes in... Read more »
I currently have access to a crypto investment fund through an individual who trades to make a group of us money, and I want to open it up to friends and have them go through me in order to invest. I pay $200/mo to have access to the fund, so I would charge them $100/mo and have them go through me.... Read more »
answered on Jun 16, 2022
Your present plan as stated by you above is unlawful in several different ways. all of which can (possibly) be remedied if you can find and hire a very experienced Florida lawyer who has banking and securities regulatory experience.
I currently have access to a crypto investment fund through an individual who trades to make a group of us money, and I want to open it up to friends and have them go through me in order to invest. I pay $200/mo to have access to the fund, so I would charge them $100/mo and have them go through me.... Read more »
answered on Jun 16, 2022
This response does not constitute legal advice.
Yes. If you take your friends' money for access to an "investment fund" an "individual" (read: not a broker) runs, you could be violating several securities laws as well as potential "blue sky" State laws.... Read more »
Let’s move forwarded pass everything because it’s already done. Also breaks at work 30 mins lunch one hour that should help and more trading if a nurse is high rank in college she should be a teacher and more guidance look I stayed away from politics in 2013 after may5th it just took me to step... Read more »
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answered on Jan 10, 2023
If you need an attorney, it could be difficult for someone here to respond with their services. The format here isn't like an attorney referral service - it's only question & answer. In addition to your own searches, you could use the tab above (Find a Lawyer) or look into the... Read more »
answered on Sep 1, 2022
Anyone can allow you to manage their money. There are no requirements for you to do so. Having a business of, or charging for, managing someone else's money can a different story and is more complicated.
I made an options call purchase on the 16th at market price. The seller was asking .20 cents per contract (100 shares) After putting in several limit orders in for up to .24 cents that were rejected I put in a market order which normally fills within a percent or so of the asking. When my order was... Read more »
answered on Dec 30, 2021
Have you reviewed your entire contract with your broker-dealer? Depending on the specific language they may have been within their rights to fill your order.
Back in October, I started a rollover IRA with my previous employer’s retirement services company, OneAmerica. Unfortunately, OneAmerica sent the checks (payable to Fidelity FBO w my name on them) to an incorrect PO BOX (1 number off). These checks were electronically deposited by the owner of... Read more »
answered on Dec 29, 2021
You may have more trouble getting your rollover IRA money back than you had hoped. Why?
Because it was deposited electronically (without prejudice) and credited to some unknown person's account at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., which is notorious for holding onto money not supposed to be... Read more »
About 6 weeks ago they blocked led my account due to someone other than me trying to access it. I have contacted them several times. The first time they emailed me back with some generic help to open my account back up. That did not work now they wont email me back despite the several emails I have... Read more »
answered on Aug 13, 2021
Depending upon the amount of money involved it might be possible to fix this situation--by hiring a very experienced lawyer who has a commercial banking background to "run interference" for you.
If the lawyer you hire is experienced enough to know how to convince the bank's... Read more »
Good day,
I'm writing to complain about possible scam by toptrade group. I just realized that I have been scammed after I requested for withdraw of some of the profits I made during trading.
I have deposited in total amount $7,001.59 usd and after several tradings and... Read more »
answered on Jul 1, 2021
What you just did is called "locking the barn after the horses have been stolen."
As you found out, "Top Trade" is a well-known world-wide scam of the finest kind. The Good news is that you only lost your initial deposit of $7,000.
Standard advice for novice... Read more »
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answered on Jun 23, 2021
There is no legal trading of any securities without a valid license for the appropriate security. If you do not have the right license for example to trade futures, and you do, then you have a serious problem. Don't do it!
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