Alternative investments are typically high risk because they can have higher fees and transfer restrictions. They can also result in higher returns, which can be associated with greater risk. If you’ve lost money after a financial advisor recommended an alternative investment that was unsuitable for your situation, you may have the right to pursue compensation.
At Meyer Wilson, we’ve recovered over $350 million for clients who have suffered losses from financial advisor misconduct and outright fraud. An alternative investment loss lawyer from our team can investigate your case and fight for the remedies you deserve.
Types of High-Risk Alternative Investments
Our Alternative investment loss lawyers have over 75 years of combined experience handling cases like yours. We’ve represented investors who’ve lost money to a variety of different alternative investments. We have the legal knowledge and resources to investigate your situation, build a strong claim, and fight for the damages you’re owed.
You can count on our team to protect your best interests if a financial advisor’s negligence or fraudulent actions have caused you to lose money on one of the following high-risk alternative investments:
- Real estate investment trusts
- Private equity funds
- Hedge funds
- Commodities and futures
- Structured products
If you’ve incurred losses after a financial advisor inappropriately recommended that you invest in one of these alternative investments, you might have grounds for a claim. Since alternative investments have high risks, advisors must inform their clients about those risks and never recommend an alternative investment when it isn’t suitable for a given investor.
Forms of Investment Fraud Our Team Can Take Action Against
Our team has taken on countless cases related to high-risk alternative investments and obtained impressive case results that have truly changed the lives of our clients. You can rest assured that we have what it takes to combat any of the following forms of investment fraud or misconduct related to high-risk investments:
- Unsuitable investment recommendation
- Churning
- Excessive trading
- Unauthorized trading
- Negligence
- Margin trading
- Misrepresentation
- Excessive or hidden fees
- Ponzi schemes
- And more
These are only a few of the types of broker fraud and misconduct our team can take action against. No matter how serious your situation is or how much money you’ve lost, you can count on our skilled alternative investment loss team to pursue the remedies you’re owed.
We Can Represent You During the FINRA Arbitration Process
The majority of alternative investment loss cases are handled by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) through a process known as arbitration. During arbitration, both parties meet with an objective, third-party arbitrator with the goal of coming to a resolution on whatever dispute has arisen.
Our attorneys have a great deal of experience advocating for clients during FINRA arbitration. In fact, our team is part of the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA), which is an organization that represents investors like yourself in FINRA arbitration.
Our firm is uniquely positioned to navigate the arbitration process effectively and demand the compensation you need to replace your investment losses and move forward with your life. If you’ve lost money on an alternative investment due to a negligent or dishonest broker, don’t hesitate to reach out to our highly experienced team of lawyers.
Damages You Can Receive With the Help of an Alternative Investment Loss Lawyer
High-risk alternative investments can result in serious losses when financial advisor misconduct or negligence is involved. The good news is that our team can pursue a number of different damages to help you get your financial footing back. Depending on your unique circumstances, our team may pursue several or more of the following remedies:
- The full amount of your initial investment
- Returns you would have earned if your money was invested properly
- Early withdrawal penalties
- Taxes paid on phantom income
- Punitive damages
- Attorney’s fees
These damages can help you replace your investment loss and regain your confidence in future investment opportunities. Our lawyers can work closely with you to identify the remedies you’re entitled to receive and calculate how much compensation you should receive overall.
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Alternative Investment Lawyer
Alternative investments are high-risk and are not a suitable investment strategy for everyone. If you’ve been sold on an alternative investment that wasn’t right for you or if you’ve suffered losses due to another form of broker misconduct, our firm is here for you.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with an alternative investment loss attorney. We’ll meet with you to discuss your case and determine if you have grounds for a claim. If you decide to hire us, we’ll work tirelessly to obtain the justice and financial compensation you’re looking for.