Securities Law

Imposter Scams: Don’t Be Fooled By “Guarantees” or Money-Making Pitches from “Regulators”

February 3, 2023
Imposter Scams: Don’t Be Fooled By “Guarantees” or Money-Making Pitches from “Regulators”

FINRA is issuing this Alert to warn investors that scammers are posing as regulators to separate you from your money. We want you to know that neither FINRA, nor any of its executives, will ever provide a “guarantee” on an investment or offer to facilitate your participation in any sort of money-making scheme. From FINRA:…

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Job Dislocation—Managing the Financial Impact of Unexpected Job Loss

February 3, 2023
Job Dislocation—Managing the Financial Impact of Unexpected Job Loss

You may not be able to control if or when your company closes a plant or lays off workers—but you can take steps to manage the financial impact of those events. We have updated this Alert with the latest annual IRS contribution limits for retirement plans. From FINRA: Read More

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It Pays to Understand Your Brokerage Account Statements and Trade Confirmations

February 3, 2023
It Pays to Understand Your Brokerage Account Statements and Trade Confirmations

FINRA is re-issuing this alert to remind investors about the key elements of their brokerage account statements and trade confirmations and to provide tips that can help avoid problems. From FINRA: Read More

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Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)—What to Know Now and Time-Tested Tips for Investors

February 3, 2023
Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)—What to Know Now and Time-Tested Tips for Investors

FINRA is issuing this alert to inform investors that investments in digital assets, such as ICO tokens and cryptocurrencies, can involve significant uncertainty, as well as risks that are different from more conventional assets like stocks or bonds. From FINRA: Read More

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It Pays to Pay Attention to Your Brokerage Account Statements

February 3, 2023
It Pays to Pay Attention to Your Brokerage Account Statements

One of the best ways you can protect your investment portfolio is to monitor your holdings and activity. You should make it a habit to review online or paper account statements and trade confirmations on a regular basis. You should review your statement as soon as you receive it to confirm it correctly reflects your…

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Stock Up on Information Before Buying Stock

February 3, 2023
Stock Up on Information Before Buying Stock

If you view market volatility as an opportunity to purchase more stock at a favorable price, make sure you look beyond the ticker symbol to confirm you are buying the right company. Many companies have similar names. From FINRA: Read More

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Following the Crowd: Investing and Social Media

February 3, 2023
Following the Crowd: Investing and Social Media

No matter where you get your trading insights, and whether you are following a recommendation to buy stocks, bonds, options or something else, know this: where there is opportunity, there is also risk. Here are 10 tips. From FINRA: Read More

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