When you lose a significant portion of your savings due to bad investment advice, misleading information, or outright fraud, it can feel like your future just slipped through your fingers. A North Carolina securities lawyer can help you fight back and start reclaiming what you lost.
If you trusted a financial advisor, broker, or firm and ended up with $100,000 or more in unexpected losses, you have the right to ask tough questions. You also have the right to demand accountability. A securities lawyer can be your voice when it feels like no one is listening.
At Meyer Wilson, we work with North Carolina investors to hold brokers and institutions responsible for misconduct.
How Securities Fraud Hurts North Carolina Investors
Securities fraud isn’t just about broken rules. It’s about broken trust—and the real impact that has on people’s lives. Many of our clients are retirees, professionals, and families who followed advice they thought they could rely on. Instead, they were left with drained accounts and no clear explanation.
In North Carolina, financial professionals have a legal duty to act in your best interests. When they don’t, it can result in serious financial damage. Securities fraud cases often involve:
- Misleading statements about an investment’s risk or performance
- Recommendations for unsuitable or overly risky investments
- Making trades without your permission
- Overconcentration in one type of investment
- Excessive trading to generate broker commissions (churning)
Each of these actions may violate state and federal laws, and they can all result in significant losses that investors should not have to bear.
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Common Types of Securities Misconduct We Handle
At Meyer Wilson, we represent North Carolina investors in a wide range of misconduct cases, including:
- Unauthorized trading: When brokers place trades in your account without permission, putting your money at unnecessary risk
- Churning: Excessive trading designed to increase the broker’s commissions at your expense
- Misrepresentation or omission: Failing to tell you important facts or lying about an investment’s risks or structure
- Unsuitable investment recommendations: Recommending high-risk products that don’t match your age, goals, or income
- Ponzi schemes and fraudulent investment programs: Scams disguised as legitimate opportunities
- Breach of fiduciary duty: Putting personal or company interests ahead of what’s best for the client
- Failure to supervise: When firms neglect to monitor advisors and allow misconduct to continue
We also investigate structured products, REITs, options, annuities, and margin account abuses if sold or managed improperly. Remember that our team of securities attorneys serving North Carolina can only help if a financial advisor or broker was involved in your investment.
Warning Signs That Something Isn’t Right
If you suspect misconduct, don’t ignore that gut feeling. Here are signs that you should speak to a North Carolina securities attorney:
- Unexplained account losses that don’t match market trends
- Trades on your statements that you didn’t authorize or recognize
- Pressure to make decisions quickly without clear details
- Promises of “guaranteed” or high returns
- Difficulty getting a straight answer from your broker
- Investments that don’t align with your goals or risk tolerance
A good attorney can help you identify whether what happened was illegal or simply bad advice. If there’s a case, we pursue it with everything we’ve got.
Our lawyers are nationwide leaders in investment fraud cases.
What Can You Recover?
Every case is different, but our goal is the same: to get back what was taken from you. Recoverable damages may include:
- The actual money lost in fraudulent or unsuitable investments
- Interest or lost growth from missed opportunities
- Legal costs and arbitration fees (in certain cases)
- Additional compensation in cases involving reckless or intentional conduct
Whether your case goes through the court system or arbitration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), we prepare every detail thoroughly.
FINRA arbitration is the most common path for investor claims, especially when brokerage firms are involved. It’s faster than court but still a serious proceeding. You need someone who knows the rules and deadlines and how to make your case stand out.
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How FINRA Arbitration Works for North Carolina Investors
Many securities fraud cases involving brokers or financial firms are resolved through arbitration with FINRA. This process replaces a courtroom trial with a panel of neutral arbitrators who review your case and make a binding decision.
Arbitration usually moves faster than traditional litigation, but it requires careful preparation. Deadlines are strict, and the rules are different from court. Our team prepares every case with thorough documentation, clear arguments, and strong evidence so your story is heard.
Most importantly, arbitration doesn’t mean “less serious.” You still deserve a strong legal advocate who can present your case effectively and push back against the firm’s legal defense.
How Long Do You Have to File a Securities Claim in North Carolina?
Securities claims are subject to strict time limits, also known as statutes of limitations. If you wait too long, you may lose the right to recover your losses—even if the misconduct is clear.
In North Carolina, the timeline to file a securities fraud claim depends on the type of misconduct, when you discovered it, and how long ago the transactions occurred. Some claims must be filed within two or three years of the fraud or within a certain time after you discovered (or should have discovered) the wrongdoing.
A securities lawyer can review your case, determine the applicable deadlines, and take quick action to protect your rights. Don’t wait to find out that the clock ran out on your claim.
Discuss Your Case With Knowledgeable North Carolina Securities Attorneys
You don’t have to guess what went wrong with your investments. When your savings disappear due to misconduct or negligence, you deserve answers and a plan to move forward.
At Meyer Wilson, our team of North Carolina securities lawyers brings over 75 years of combined experience to the table. We’ve handled cases against major firms and helped clients recover life-changing losses.
Reach out today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your legal options, and help you decide what comes next—with no pressure and no upfront costs.
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