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Misrepresentations & Omissions

Misrepresentation is a broker giving you false or misleading information about an investment, or leaving out facts you needed to make a decision. Investors who relied on that information and lost money may recover their losses.

Securities laws prohibit brokers from making false statements of material fact or omitting material information when recommending investments. Misrepresentations can include overstating potential returns, understating risks, or failing to disclose conflicts of interest. These violations can form the basis for a successful arbitration claim.

If any of this sounds like your account, the next step costs nothing: a free, honest evaluation. Tell me what happened or call (719) 783-0303.

Common questions

Misrepresentations & Omissions: what clients ask

Does leaving something out count?

Yes. An omission of a material fact, such as not disclosing the real risk, the fees, or a conflict of interest, can be just as actionable as a false statement.

What if the risks were in the prospectus I received?

Disclosure in fine print does not necessarily excuse a broker who told you something different, or who recommended an investment that was unsuitable to begin with.

How do I prove what my broker told me?

Emails, texts, notes, marketing materials, and the pattern of your account all help. Testimony about the conversations matters too, and arbitrators weigh it alongside the documents.

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