- Does my financial advisor need my authorization before buying or selling securities in my account?
 - What is a registered investment adviser?
 - What is the difference between fee-only and fee-based advisers?
 - My advisor is recommending margin trading. How do I know if I should follow their advice?
 - Why is it important to know how my broker or financial advisor gets paid?
 - My financial adviser has quite a few credentials. Does that mean he has more experience and knowledge than other financial professionals?
 - I really want to invest, but I’m afraid brokers will take advantage of my lack of experience. How can I keep my money safe and avoid getting mixed up in an investment scam?
 - My broker did not inform me of the risks associated with margin trading. I have lost money as a result. Can I hold the brokerage liable?
 - I know avoiding securities fraud has a lot to do with finding out more about my broker, but what does my broker or financial advisor actually need to know about me?
 - What is a broker CRD number?
 - Why are CRD numbers important?
 - I think my stockbroker misrepresented an investment. What do I have to do to prove it?
 - My broker invested a large percentage of my portfolio in one asset class. As a result, I have lost a significant amount of money. Who is responsible?
 - How do I know if my broker was negligent?
 - I feel that the brokerage firm was not adequately supervising my broker and that is why I lost money on my investments. What should I do?
 - My broker didn’t explain the potential risks involved in the investment he recommended. I ultimately lost money. Can I hold the brokerage firm responsible?
 - My broker recommended an investment that didn’t fit my financial situation and I lost money. Can I hold the brokerage firm responsible?
 
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