When you started investing, you trusted your broker to make decisions that were in your best interests. That's what you were paying them for. They had the expertise and you wanted to give them compensation if they would use that expertise to help you earn money on...
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Year: 2021
What is an overconcentration of funds?
As someone who is investing, you want to make sure that your investments are solid. You want to know that your hard-earned money is going to grow and that it has an excellent opportunity to help you get to where you want to be financially. Usually, your investment...
Syndicated Conservation Easements Being Investigated By IRS
The Internal Revenue Service announced a significant increase in enforcement actions for syndicated conservation easement transactions, a priority compliance area for the agency. Syndicated conservation easements are private placements that promise tax deductions...
The entertainment-focused Ponzi scheme that raised $690 million
Ponzi schemes, a relatively famous form of investment fraud, are problematic for many different reasons. They undermine the faith of investors by making people constantly worry about fraud. They can also cost individuals, investment funds and businesses millions of...
Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC Allegedly Allows Imposter to Hack Into Client’s Account
San Francisco, CA, February 22, 2021 – The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Feldman has filed a FINRA Arbitration on behalf of a client where it is alleged that Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC allowed an imposter to hack into the account of Fidelity’s client, liquidate the...
What is churning and how can I recognize it?
As an investor, you are more than willing to pay a broker for premium service. You believe in working with the best to maximize your return. Trades cost money in the short term, but you’re in this for the long-term gains, and that’s what you want to see. That said,...