according to the owner’s best interests. The broker must make suitable recommendations and only buy and sell securities with the good faith belief that it will benefit the investor. Unfortunately, many brokers and financial advisors in Pennsylvania are guilty of churning misconduct that breaches these duties of care.
If you notice signs of excessive trading on your account, you could be a victim of churning. Consult with an attorney at Meyer Wilson as soon as possible to discuss the possibility of compensation.
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Investment churning in Pennsylvania can be difficult to deal with alone. You may have lost thousands of dollars with or without proof of churning. Even if you merely suspect churning, an attorney from Meyer Wilson can investigate your case and let you know if he or she believes you are a victim. When you retain an attorney from our law firm, you immediately gain access to an invaluable wealth of resources. Our lawyers and support staff can walk you through the legal process while educating you on your rights and keeping you updated about your claim. You can have peace of mind with one of our attorneys assigned to your churning claim.
Is Churning a Type of Investment Fraud?
You may need to hire a lawyer if an advisor or broker is churning your account because this is a form of investment fraud. Churning is the intentional buying and selling of securities excessively to create a profit for the broker. Stockbrokers receive commissions and often additional fees every time they buy and sell securities on an investor’s account. Criminal brokers may excessively trade for the commissions without any regard for the best interests of the investor.
Churning could lead to the loss of significant funds while a criminal stockbroker profits on the trades. If you suspect a broker of committing investment fraud in the form of churning, contact an attorney right away. The sooner you involve a lawyer, the sooner you will have a professional safeguarding your rights. If you are unsure whether you are a victim of churning, discuss your situation with a lawyer who can tell you the common signs of churning.
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How to Detect Churning in Pennsylvania
As a savvy investor, you may already know how to stay away from brokers who do not have your best interests in mind. If you are new to investing in Pennsylvania, however, you may fall prey to brokers who target green investors for churning and other forms of investment fraud. The best way to protect your assets is to learn the red flags of churning.
- Too many notifications confirming trades
- An unusually high turnover rate (four to six or more)
- Broker misconduct
- A pushy or negligent broker
- Returns that do not match the market
As soon as you notice something amiss in your account or in the way your broker manages things, contact a lawyer from Meyer Wilson for a consultation about a potential lawsuit. If churning has already led to a loss of funds, you could be eligible for reimbursement from the at-fault stockbroker. We can help you bring a civil lawsuit or class action in Pennsylvania. Learn more about other types of investment fraud in Pennsylvania such as Ponzi schemes.
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Excessive trading is a type of investment fraud that could cost you thousands of dollars in economic losses. If a broker is guilty of churning, the individual or the brokerage firm could be legally responsible for related damages. The attorneys at Meyer Wilson may be able to help you hold a defendant accountable for your losses in Pennsylvania.
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