Miami Investment Fraud Attorneys

There are many ways in which an investor might suffer financial losses. When brokers are negligent and fail to operate within the standards of their profession, you may be able to make a claim to recover those losses. At The Frankowski Firm, our goal is to protect the rights of individual and institutional investors as we hold negligent brokerage firms accountable for misconduct, malpractice, greed and fraud. Our Miami securities lawyers have earned a reputation for recovering significant awards for their aggrieved clients.

Reasons to Work With The Frankowski Firm

When you have suffered investment losses and you are seeking a legal remedy, The Frankowski Firm will fight to hold brokerage firms and investment advisors in Miami accountable for their negligence or fraud. To schedule an appointment in the Miami area, contact us at 888-741-7503 or complete our contact form.

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Types of fraud we take on

Investment fraud takes many insidious forms. We’ve seen them all, and we’re prepared to fight them all

Attorneys Helping Victims of Negligent and Fraudulent Miami Stockbrokers

Protecting victims of investment misconduct in Florida and throughout the country

How can I find out more about my Miami stockbroker or advisor’s background?

If you have questions about your investment advisor or broker-dealer, FINRA offers access to its Broker Check services. You will find information about your investment advisor’s firm through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Investment Advisor Public Disclosure (IAPD). If you are working with an individual investment advisor, you can look them up on the Florida Office of Financial Regulation’s Division of Securities website.

Your rights as an investor

As an investor, you have the right to talk to your brokerage firm and your broker and ask about their background and their experience working with investors in your position. Brokers are required to be transparent about the fees, charges, commissions, costs and penalties associated with an investment. A broker has a duty of good faith and fair dealing, and they have a duty of disclosure, which means that if they fail to disclose material facts about an investment regarding the risks involved, they have breached that duty. The broker’s supervisor is responsible to supervise their brokers because they can also be held liable when one of their brokers behaves negligently or fraudulently and causes a client to lose money.

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) has published an Investor’s Bill of Rights to which every investor is entitled.
The failure to fulfill their obligation to you as a customer that results in investment losses for you may represent a cause of action, which may cause you to pursue compensation through filing a claim against them.

Why Choose The Frankowski Firm?

What types of investments are susceptible to fraud?

Certain products are riskier than others. Your broker or advisor should analyze and understand what level of risk you are willing and able to take, and based his or her recommendations on what is suitable for you. If your broker recommends securities which do not suit your goals, you could sustain significant losses.

Our skilled investment negligence attorneys have identified a number of products which can cause more harm than good to an investor’s portfolio. We are prepared to help Miami clients who have sustained financial harm because of products such as:

Mutual funds

These funds are far less predictable than other products, and often come with higher firms and charges than you might originally anticipate.

Private placements.

Also called non-public offerings, private placement is an offering of an unregistered security that is not available to the public. These investments tend to be quite risky, and are often best suitable for more sophisticated investors who thoroughly understand the risks. Non-traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) often fall into this category.

Variable annuities and contracts

are another high-risk investment product that are unsuitable for average investors. FINRA advises that, “Sales pitches for these products might attempt to scare or confuse investors.”

Closed-end funds

(CEF) can carry some risks that the average investor may not have sufficient tolerance for. They may be more beneficial for the broker because they receive a commission every time a CEF is purchased or sold.

Penny stocks

Because the value of these products – usually under $5.00 per share – is so low, it can be hard to value them adequately. They are generally not listed by NASDAQ or the NYSE, and brokers must take additional care when recommending them.

Risks

It is possible for investors to do well with any of the aforementioned investment products; however, they are very risky and the vast majority of investors are misinformed, misled, or unsuitable for these options.

Reach Out Us Today!

When investors trust a broker or investment firm, they expect advice that helps them make money. But if the advice is bad on purpose, or the products aren’t right for the investor, the broker or firm might be responsible for any losses. The Nashville investment fraud attorneys at The Frankowski Firm know how to help investors who’ve been treated unfairly. If you have questions or want to talk about your situation, you can call our Nashville office at 888-741-7503 or fill out our contact form. We have the experience to get justice for investors who’ve been wronged.

Your queries

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of cases do Miami investment fraud attorneys handle?

Investment fraud attorneys in Miami handle cases involving Ponzi schemes, misrepresentation, unauthorized trading, unsuitable investment recommendations, and other forms of financial advisor or broker misconduct.

How can I tell if I’ve been a victim of investment fraud?

If you’ve experienced unexpected losses, received confusing or missing documentation, or noticed trades you didn’t authorize, you may be a victim. An attorney can help you review your investments and uncover any fraudulent behavior.

What should I do if I suspect investment fraud in Miami?

Gather all relevant documents—account statements, emails, and trade confirmations—and contact a qualified investment fraud attorney. Acting quickly improves your chances of recovering lost funds and holding wrongdoers accountable.

Can I recover money lost to investment fraud in Florida?

Yes. Many victims recover losses through FINRA arbitration, mediation, or court proceedings. A Miami investment fraud attorney can guide you through the best legal route based on your case’s facts.

Disclaimer

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. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The attorney’s website is not intended to be an advertisement or solicitation.