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Tribal Capital Markets, LLC. a/k/a Blue Capital Securities, Inc. – CMO Risk Disclosure – Boca Raton, Florida FINRA Arbitration Attorney

Published on: August 23, 2015 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Tribal Capital Markets, LLC. a/k/a Blue Capital Securities, Inc. – CMO Risk Disclosure – Boca Raton, Florida FINRA Arbitration Attorney:

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is a self-regulatory authority assigned the responsibility, by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to license, regulate and discipline securities broker/dealers and their employees, including account executives. In the event that FINRA elects to institute an enforcement action, firms and licensed individuals have the responsibility to reflect such action on their U-4 and/or U-5 filings, which can be viewed on the FINRA website under the broker-check section of the site or by viewing the monthly disciplinary information also provided on the FINRA site.

The monthly disciplinary information is referenced on the FINRA site generally in alphabetical order. This post relates to the following company or individuals. If the reader would like to review the entire FINRA release or the broker-check information concerning this matter, you can follow these highlighted links:

Mutual Fund – Boca Raton, Florida Mutual Fund Unsuitability and Breach of Fiduciary Duty FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: October 4, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Mutual Fund Unsuitability and Breach of Fiduciary Duty – Boca Raton, Florida FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney.

A mutual fund is a fund operated by an investment company that raises money from shareholders and invests in bonds, options, currencies, money market securities, futures, or stocks. Mutual funds are offered by prospectus. The prospectus describes, among other things, the investment objectives of the mutual fund, the types of investments within the fund, the investment strategies utilized by the fund managers and the risks associated therewith.

Mutual funds offer investors the advantages of diversification and professional management. A management fee is charged for these services, typically between 0.5% and 2% of assets per year. Funds also levy other fees such as a 12B-1, exchange fees and other administrative charges. Funds that are sold through brokers are called load funds and those sold to investors directly from the fund companies are called no-load funds. Mutual fund shares are redeemable on demand at net asset value by shareholders.

Registration of Dealers, Associated Persons and Investment Advisers in Florida – South Florida Securities Attorney

Published on: August 1, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Registration of Dealers, Associated Persons, and Investment Advisers in the State of Florida – South Florida Securities Attorney:

Chaper 517.12 Fla.Stat. labeled Registration of dealers, associated persons, and investment advisers provides in relevant part that:

(1) No dealer, associated person, or issuer of securities shall sell or offer for sale any securities in or from offices in this state, or sell securities to persons in this state from offices outside this state, by mail or otherwise, unless the person has been registered with the Department of Financial Regulation (“office”) pursuant to the provisions of this section. The office shall not register any person as an associated person of a dealer unless the dealer with which the applicant seeks registration is lawfully registered with the office pursuant to this chapter.

Do CFPs Have to Register as an Investment Adviser in Florida – Delary, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Florida FINRA Arbitration, Litigation and Elder Abuse Attorney

Published on: August 1, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Do CFPs have to register as an Investment Adviser in Florida – Delray, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach FINRA Arbitration, Litigation and Elder Abuse Attorney:

Any person who for compensation refers, solicits, offers, or negotiates for the purchase or sale of investment advisory services is required to be registered in Florida, regardless of their professional designation as a Investment Adviser and/or Associated Person of a broker/dealer.

Please keep in mind that this information is being provided for informational purposes only. It is not designed to be complete in all material respects. Thus, it should not be relied upon as legal or investment advise. If the reader has any questions relating to this post, you should contact a qualified professional.

Elder and Retirement Financial Abuse – How To Spot Investment Fraud – South Florida FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: July 26, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, Florida Elder and Retirement Financial Abuse FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

Elder and retirees should think twice about investing if you spot any of these red flags of investment fraud:

Limited history of posts. Fraudsters can set up new accounts specifically designed to carry out their scam while concealing their true identities. Be skeptical of information from social media accounts that lack a history of prior postings or sending messages.

Microcap and Penny Stock Fraud – South Florida Securities Fraud and Misrepresentation FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: July 16, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lantana, West Palm Beach and Stuart, Florida Microcap and Penny Stock Fraud and Misrepresentation Litigation, FINRA Arbitration and Elder Abuse Attorney:

SEC Announces Charges in Scheme to Secretly Enable Lawbreakers to Run Microcap Company

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced fraud charges against four individuals and a microcap company for concealing from investors that two lawbreakers ran the company.

South Florida – Certified Public Accountant Independence and Negligence Litigation and Arbitration Attorney

Published on: July 15, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Delary Beach, Boynton Beach, Lantana, Lake Worth and West Palm Beach Certified Public Accountant and Public Accountant Independence and Negligence Litigation and Arbitration Attorney:

SEC Charges Ernst & Young With Violating Auditor Independence Rules in Lobbying Activities

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently charged Ernst & Young LLP with violations of auditor independence rules that require firms to maintain their objectivity and impartiality with clients.

FAQ’s Relating to a Brokerage Account Transfer – Boca Raton, Florida Broker/Dealer FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: July 5, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, Florida Broker/Dealer FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

FAQ’s You Should Consider Asking Before You Initiate Your Account Transfer:

Discussing the transfer process with your new firm is the best way to become familiar with the account transfer process. If the answers to your questions are not clear, ask the new firm for a written response. You should ask questions, such as:

Gilford Securities Incorporated – South Florida False or Negligently Prepared Research Reports FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney

Published on: June 29, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Miami, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida False and Misleading Research Report FINRA Arbitration and Litigation Attorney:

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) is a self-regulatory authority assigned the responsibility, by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to license, regulate and discipline securities broker/dealers and their employees, including account executives. In the event that FINRA elects to institute an enforcement action, firms and licensed individuals have the responsibility to reflect such action on their U-4 and/or U-5 filings, which can be viewed on the FINRA website under the broker-check section of the site or by viewing the monthly disciplinary information also provided on the FINRA site.

The monthly disciplinary information is referenced on the FINRA site generally in alphabetical order. This post relates to the following company or individuals. If the reader would like to review the entire FINRA release or the broker-check information concerning this matter, you can follow these highlighted links:

Investment Newsletters – South Florida Investment Newsletter Fraud and Misrepresentation Litigation and FINRA Arbitration Attorney

Published on: June 11, 2014 | By Russell L. Forkey, P.A.

Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton, Florida Investment Newsletter Fraud and Misrepresentation Litigation and Arbitration Attorney:

Investment newsletters come in many forms. They may be found online or in hard copy; they may be available for a fee or free of charge. Some newsletters address general securities topics, such as which types of stocks, bonds, or funds might make good investments. Others may provide commentary and analysis about particular companies, investment products, or financial trends.

While many investment newsletters are legitimate, some are used to carry out schemes designed to deceive investors. Such schemes can include: