You spent years saving your money and relied on a financial advisor to manage it wisely. But when that advisor makes careless errors or acts dishonestly, it can cost you a lot of money and lead to serious stress. A Dayton securities lawyer will protect your financial security.
At Meyer Wilson Werning, we’ve helped clients recover more than $350 million from financial advisors who were careless or dishonest. Our Ohio securities lawyers protect your portfolio and make sure those at fault are held responsible. Call today for a free consultation.
If you’ve lost $100,000 or more because a financial advisor poorly managed your account, you could get that money back. We want to empower you to take action against brokers and advisors who didn’t do their jobs. However, if no financial advisor or broker was involved, we likely won’t be able to assist.
Nationally Renowned Securities Attorneys Serving Dayton
David Meyer is a recognized leader in the field of securities fraud. He has served as president of three different bar associations, including PIABA (Public Investors Advocate Bar Association), the leading international group of lawyers who represent investors.
In this role, David met with the SEC, FINRA, U.S. Senate offices, and other key policymakers. He worked to strengthen the enforcement of securities laws and support rules that protect everyday investors from fraud and misconduct.
Our nationwide securities lawyers are recognized across the country as leaders in protecting investors from fraud and misconduct. With a strong track record of success and deep experience in securities law, we are frequently sought out for our insight and leadership in this complicated area.
We Have Recovered Over
$350 Million for Our Clients Nationwide.
Types of Securities Claims We Handle
Many clients turn to us after losing their retirement savings because of risky actions they didn’t fully understand. Some were misled by advisors they trusted or pushed into choices that didn’t suit them. No matter the situation, we take the time to listen, learn what matters to you, and build a legal plan that’s tailored to your needs.
Common types of securities claims include:
- Overconcentration: This happens when too much of your portfolio is invested in a single stock, sector, asset class, or type of securities. Instead of spreading the risk across different securities (diversification), the portfolio becomes overly dependent on the performance of just one area.
- Unsuitable recommendations: These are financial choices that don’t match your financial goals, risk tolerance, or need for stability. As people age, their financial strategies typically shift to focus more on preserving wealth and generating steady income rather than taking big risks for growth.
- Ponzi schemes: These schemes often target older adults because they typically have retirement savings, home equity, or other assets. Unusually high returns with little or no risk are exactly what many are looking for. This appeal to financial security can make the pitch sound especially attractive.
- Churning: A broker makes excessive trades in your account, mainly to generate commissions or fees rather than to benefit your financial goals. The broker benefits financially from each trade, so they keep buying and selling more than necessary.
- Account manipulation: A broker or advisor makes changes to your account without your permission or knowledge. This can include placing unapproved trades, altering your goals or risk level, moving funds between accounts without consent, or even forging signatures and falsifying documents.
- Unauthorized trading: Your financial advisor buys or sells securities in your account without your permission or approval. This means trades are made without your knowledge, consent, or instructions.
Our team has handled a broad range of situations where financial professionals failed to protect their clients’ interests. We understand how damaging these actions can be, and we will help you recover losses and hold wrongdoers accountable.
As your securities attorneys serving Dayton, we will keep you informed throughout the process.
How Our Dayton Securities Lawyers Will Help
From start to finish, we will ensure that you understand every aspect of the process by explaining it in simple, clear terms. We will give you all the details you need to make informed choices about your case with confidence.
No Upfront Fees
At Meyer Wilson Werning, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t pay us anything unless we win money for you. Your first meeting with us is completely free as well.
This allows you to learn about your options and get advice without worrying about costs. We aim to make it simple and stress-free for you to start protecting your financial future.
Review Your Securities Case
Our Dayton securities attorneys will thoroughly examine your financial documents, agreements with your advisor, and any other relevant papers about your securities.
We want to clearly identify where errors or wrongdoing happened. We will look for violations of securities laws or industry standards that may have caused you harm.
Handle Your FINRA Arbitration
Many securities disputes are settled through arbitration and mediation rather than in court. Arbitration is a private process where a neutral group reviews the facts and makes a ruling. We will help you file your claim, usually with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the main organization that handles these types of cases.
Our lawyers are nationwide leaders in investment fraud cases.
Get Support From a Caring Securities Lawyer Serving Dayton
At Meyer Wilson Werning, we understand that losing money due to poor advice or misconduct can be a highly stressful and upsetting experience. You put your trust and your savings in the hands of financial professionals, and when that trust is broken, it can leave you feeling hopeless.
Our experienced securities lawyers in Dayton have helped clients all across the country recover funds lost because of careless mistakes or dishonest actions by brokers and firms.
Together, we bring over 75 years of legal experience focused on protecting investors. Call now to schedule your free consultation.
Recovering Losses Caused by Investment Misconduct.