America’s individual and institutional investors have suffered enormous financial losses in recent years due to misrepresentations, omissions, and investment scams perpetrated by brokers and brokerage firms. The Frankowski Firm is dedicated to standing up for investors’ rights. Our attorneys apply proven legal experience to obtain financial justice for the victims of fraudulent investments, Ponzi schemes, and broker misconduct anywhere in the United States.
Here are some of the resources investors can review. As always, investors who have questions or concerns should make an appointment to speak with an attorney at The Frankowski Firm. Our securities negligence and fraud attorneys are ready to answer your questions, review your individual investments, and advise you if you have a valid legal claim. We also review what damages you may be able to recover. Do not assume market forces cause your financial harm. Often times, brokers and brokerage firms failed their legal duty to protect, advise, and serve you.
Victims of investment fraud have a right to seek satisfaction in court or arbitration. Under most financial services contracts, however, consumers are contractually bound to pursue resolution of any dispute through arbitration. The Frankowski Firm has the skill to guide you through this process.
When you invest, you have some basic rights. You should always keep these rights in mind when dealing with your brokers or financial advisors. The more aware you are of your rights, the less chance you have of being cheated. Your Investor Bill of Rights allows you to:
You should always ask questions about any investment. Having a strong question base will help you determine the validity and value of both the investment in question and the brokerage firm you are dealing with. You should always write down the responses you receive. Remember that the brokers are supposed to work for YOU, so do not hesitate to get as much information as possible. Be sure to also ask questions tailored to your specific situation, taking into account your level of investing and financial background.
General Investment Questions
Mutual Fund Questions
This list of questions relates to the purchase of mutual funds. It is important that you find out all the information needed related to the specific fund(s) you are looking to purchase. Risk, previous performance, and fees are key topics to ask about when looking to invest in mutual funds.
Variable Annuities Questions
Variable annuities are very tricky investments. They are not suited for everyone. You must be sure to get as much Information as possible when researching variable annuity products. Focus on questions relating to fees, penalties, lock-in periods and surrender charges. Variable annuities can even be challenging for the broker.
Investment securities cases are very complex. They require a broad mix of financial, legal, and practical skills. Attorney Richard S. Frankowski, the founder of the firm, has been fighting for investors who lost more than just their money — investors who lost their security and their dreams — for more than 15 years. His legal team is ready to answer all of your questions, investigate your claim, and fight aggressively for you if a broker or brokerage firm failed to meet their duties or, worse, committed securities fraud. To learn if you have a case or claim please contact us at 888-741-7503 or complete our contact form to schedule a consultation.
The recoveries, verdicts, favorable outcomes, and testimonials described on this site are not an indication of future results. Every case is different, and regardless of what friends, family, or other individuals may say about what a case is worth, each case must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances as they apply to the law. The valuation of a case depends on facts, the damages, the jurisdiction, the venue, the witnesses, the parties, and the testimony, among many other factors. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services performed is greater than the quality of the legal services performed by other lawyers.
Disclaimer: Mr. Frankowski is licensed in Alabama,Florida and Texas. He is not licensed in any other state including Nevada and California. Mr. Frankowski has represented investors from all over the country in securities cases including: Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas.