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Scott Silver, Silver Law Group’s managing partner, has been re-elected as the co-chair of the Securities and Financial Fraud Group of The American Association for Justice (AAJ), an advocacy group that promotes a fair and effective justice system. Scott is honored to be chosen to continue serving in his role…
Atria Wealth Solutions, Inc. is a wealth management holding company with subsidiaries that serve independent finanicial advisors and financial institutions. The company has recently agreed to acquire NEXT Financial Group Inc., an independent broker-dealer based in Houston. NEXT Financial Group serves more than 500 independent advisors with approximately $13 billion…
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors of New York State Inc. (“NAIFA”) filed a lawsuit on November 16 in the New York Supreme Court alleging New York regulation requiring insurance agents and brokers to act in the best interest of their clients when selling life insurance and annuity…
When you purchase insurance from a broker, investment advisor or insurance agent, shouldn’t they have your best interests at heart? New York’s Regulation 187 was designed to do just that, and could take effect as early as August of 2019. In it, agents and brokers are required to have the…
General Cannabis, formerly known as Advanced Cannabis Solutions, is a service provider based in Denver, CO, that provides consulting and assistance to cannabis-related companies for production, cultivation and retail operations. (The company does not actually grow crops.) Like any company offering securities for sale, Advanced Cannabis was required to supply…
If you’ve been investing for even a short while, you may have been contacted by someone claiming that you were “cheated” out of money or otherwise wronged by your broker. This company can help you get your money back that you are rightfully entitled to, they say. Non-attorney representatives have…
Some estimates suggest American seniors lose nearly $40 billion a year due to elder financial fraud According to a 2015 report from the retirement planning site True Link, American senior citizens lose an estimated $35.6 billion each year from investment scams and other fraudulent financial schemes. Despite the role that…
Awareness will help you avoid becoming a victim of elder financial fraud Investment fraud is something that can affect anyone, but elderly people seem to be targeted the most. According to one study, 1 in 5 people in the U.S. over the age of 65 have been the victim of…
Learn about the safeguards that can help older investors The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a nonprofit organization overseen by the government and tasked by the securities industry to protect investors through the creation and enforcement of rules and regulations. Periodically, FINRA makes adjustments and revisions to its guidelines,…
New rules are intended to assist financial institutions in reducing the amount of investment fraud targeting seniors and other vulnerable investors. Senior investment fraud. Elder fraud. Elder financial abuse. Scamming older investors. No matter what it is termed, this unfortunate activity takes place at a far greater rate – with…