Blog & Investigations

With the stock market plummeting and the years-long bull market at an end, many investors are feeling some combination of panic, resignation or at the very least, deep concern. Many investors, when they see significant losses in their portfolios—whether realized…

Think Advisor recently published a piece by executive recruiter Mark Elzweig titled, “Six Steps to Take Before You Build a Team,” which featured thoughts and insights from Kevin Galbraith on the topic of how financial advisors can protect their legal and economic…

The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a major change to the rules governing investment advisers. Under the proposed rule, advisers would be empowered to post testimonials, endorsements and third-party ratings on social media, ending a decades-long ban on many types…

The term “fiduciary duties” encompasses a set of responsibilities that serve as the cornerstone of regulating the securities markets. At the heart of these responsibilities are the duties of loyalty and care. When a person is placed in a position…

The Galbraith Law Firm represents Susquehanna Financial Advisors, LLC, along with several of its personnel, in an ongoing litigation in the federal district court in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Our clients left their former employer, Moff & Associates, due…

Our readers will recall the extensive work we have done in the areas of identifying, remedying and preventing elder financial abuse. The Money Magazine article featuring our work on behalf of a senior client, scammed out of $1 million, contained important information about…

Earlier this month, the staff of the Division of Enforcement of the United States Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) released its annual report for 2018. The report, available here, spells out for the investing public and the financial services industry the results…

Earlier this month, FINRA (the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) announced its enforcement priorities for the coming year. The priorities will set the course for FINRA’s investigators as they inquire, examine, probe and sometimes bring enforcement actions against financial services professionals and their…

Our firm was featured in an article in Think Advisor. Subjects covered include FINRA arbitration and employment disputes, elder financial abuse, FINRA enforcement priorities, Form U5 disputes and how to handle an internal investigation. If you are an investor with questions about your…