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05/29/2021

HBO's John Oliver mentioned one of Marquardt Law Office's cases last weekend. He made great points about local news shows' dubious sponsored content practices. It's great to see he's an ally to consumers such as my investor clients. https://youtu.be/sIi_QS1tdFM

09/15/2020

Fraud of all kinds continues to be rampant during the coronavirus pandemic. Be wary of stock promotions, investment frauds, and promotions of low-risk products offering high-returns.

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) and the Division of Enforcement’s Retail Strategy Task Force are issuing this Alert to educate Main Street investors about current investment frauds, including scams related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

03/20/2020

Fraudsters don't stop for pandemics. Stay safe, everyone!

Last month, we alerted you to Coronavirus scams we were seeing at the time.

01/13/2020

Be careful if your financial advisor suggests investing in a non-traded REIT. Non-traded REITs are complex products that come with a number of risks and are very different from exchange-traded REITs. Marquardt Law Office has seen first-hand how being sold a non-traded REIT can hurt an person's financial situation.

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy is issuing this bulletin to educate investors about investing in non-traded REITs.

10/04/2019

It's World Investor Week! Three simple tips: https://www.finra.org/investors/alerts/world-investor-week-2019

October 1-7, 2019 is World Investor Week, a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. U.S. securities regulators offer these key messages for Main Street investors.

07/17/2019

Good advice: "Even if you know the person offering the investment offer, research the seller and the investment. Do this no matter how honest you think the person seems. And remember that the person telling you about the investment may also have been fooled into believing that the investment is real when it isn’t."

The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) and the Division of Enforcement’s Retail Strategy Task Force warn investors not to make investment decisions based solely on common ties with someone recommending or selling the investment.

05/02/2019

It's confusing. Not all financial professionals are required to put their customers' interests first. Do your homework before investing.

Regulators mull more rules for brokers, financial advisers to safeguard your nest egg.

03/18/2019

Interesting article. "College education is, for a growing class of Americans, so unfettered from its actual monetary value that it distorts the system for everyone else."

A college degree isn't worth what it was in the 1980s. Why would the wealthy pay huge sums to get their children into college?

02/07/2019

Tempted to invest in an annuity? First:
-Learn about the differences between fixed, variable, and indexed annuities.
-Ask about fees and penalties.
-Ask about adviser compensation.
-Check the background of your adviser.

When a financial adviser invites you to a free meal, complicated, high-cost flavors of annuities are often on the menu.

01/09/2019

Do you know that some brokers take kickbacks when they sell certain funds? When considering an investment, always ask your financial professional about fees, expenses, and possible conflicts of interest.

Digging in to the fine print reveals the incentives that may lead investors to get conflicted advice.

11/27/2018

Do you know the difference between a broker, investment adviser, and financial planner? Educate yourself before you choose an investment professional.

A qualified investment professional can help you make sound investment decisions, assist with financial goal setting and keep you informed about how the economy and financial markets are affecting your investment portfolio. There are many types of investment professionals—including brokers, invest...

11/06/2018

If you haven’t already, please vote tomorrow! And remember to research the judges. Locally, voteforjudges.org can help.