You may have felt betrayed when you were in a position where the person you trusted most with your money was not as trustworthy as you thought. You may have been in a situation where you trusted someone for financial advice, but they were more interested in filling their pockets than helping you build your wealth. A broker named Michael Shillin put one investor in a bad situation.
The Betrayal
Imagine that you put your trust Believe that your financial advisor has your best interest at heart. You have worked hard for your financial advisor. save up for your retirementYou’ve entrusted your Individual Retirement Account to this person. You discover one day that your advisor had recommended a IRA rollover which triggered a taxable event. Then, to make matters worse, you discover that the management fees You’re being charged significantly more than you agreed to. How would you feel if this happened?
Add insult to injury
The betrayal does not stop there. You were led into believing that you owned pre-IPO shares SpaceX and Palantir are two companies with promising prospects. It turns out, however, that you have never purchased these shares. What’s the icing on top? Your advisor lied when he said he would create a living trust on your behalf. This isn’t a simple misunderstanding. It’s a breach, a violation, of the fiduciary obligation that financial advisers owe to their clients.
Seeking justice
What happens when you are in this situation? Accept the loss, move on or fight for justice? The client in this case chose to fight for justice. The client sought out the Financial Assistance. Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a non-profit organization dedicated for investor protection and integrity of the market.
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Recovery of Losses Through FINRA Arbitration
You can sue for damages as an investor. FINRA arbitration? This process is designed to help investors recover losses Broker misconduct is to blame for the loss. In this instance, the client had been able to get a refund. recover a significant portion of his lossesFINRA’s Arbitration Process is a great way to resolve disputes.
The process is designed to ensure that the investor was able to recover A $120,000.00 initial investment yields $5,000.00. Although this amount may not seem large, it’s better than nothing. This sends out a strong message to brokers who are not being honest.
The Takeaway
What can we learn from the unfortunate event? First, do your homework before you give anyone your hard-earned cash. Don’t hesitate to ask your financial advisor questions if you feel something is not right. Three, if you find yourself in the same situation, you have options to seek justice. recover your losses.
Don’t forget, it is your money and future. Do not let anyone take your money or future away.
