Securities Litigation

In the hectic world of financial services, registered representatives and investment adviser representatives are always looking to increase their assets under management. At what cost? Are there situations where you
Continue Reading When just saying “no” is a good thing

Over the years that I have defended broker-dealers and investment advisors on customer-initiated claims, I have seen many things that would make any compliance officer cringe. One spine tingling (not
Continue Reading Don’t Argue; The Client Is Always Right Even When They Are Not

It was great speaking at the May 17 New York NSCP regional conference on risk issues facing firms where Ernie Badway and I discussed cyber-security, risk issues, regulatory matters, issues
Continue Reading Take Away From The NSCP New York Regional Conference

Unlike lawyers, especially litigators, the business model of a financial advisor is not dependent upon clients being stupid. Instead, financial advisors depend on their clients making smart decisions after full
Continue Reading Why stupid clients should not ruin your business model