Nationwide Investment Fraud Attorneys

Seeing Red Flags With Your Financial Advisor?

Many investors reach out because something feels off. You might be hearing one story from your advisor while your statements tell another. You might be pushed into products you do not understand, or you may be seeing trades you did not approve. These are common warning signs we review in potential investment fraud and misconduct cases.

For a full checklist and deeper explanations, please review our resource guide:
Seeing Red Flags? Trust Your Gut, Not Your Investment Broker

Do I Have a Case?

Good fit situations we commonly review

You may be a fit for a consultation if any of the following apply:

• You relied on a recommendation from a stockbroker, investment adviser, or financial advisor.
• You were concentrated into a single investment, strategy, or sector.
• You were placed into a complex or illiquid investment without clear explanation of risks.
• Trades appeared that you did not authorize or did not understand.
• You were told an investment was “safe” or “conservative,” but the risks were not fully explained.
• Fees, commissions, or trading activity seem unusually high.
• You have trouble getting clear answers, documents, or statements from the advisor or firm.

Situations that are usually not a fit

In many cases, we are not able to help when:

• Losses were primarily caused by self-directed trading decisions with no advisor recommendation.
• You chose investments and timing on your own and experienced normal market declines.
• Losses were primarily related to crypto.

Not sure if this was a normal market loss or misconduct? Read our resource guide:
Market Loss or Broker Misconduct? How to Tell

We Represent Investors Nationwide

ChapmanAlbin works with investors across the country. Many investment disputes are handled through FINRA arbitration, which allows investors to pursue claims regardless of where they live.

In most cases, we can start the review remotely. If your matter is a fit, we will explain what to expect, what documents matter most, and the options available to you.

In normal court cases, attorneys must be licensed in the state where the case was filed or apply for temporary admission. In FINRA arbitration, the temporary admission rules are relaxed, making it easier for us to serve clients nationally. The cases we take are filed in your state in the FINRA forum closest to your home. If you are out of state, we will travel to you, which keeps client costs to a minimum.

If you have investment losses or are confused about an investment your broker recommended and need answers, get a free, no obligation consultation today. Follow the steps below to speak directly with an attorney who will fight for you.