Securities Unsuitability

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), and other regulatory bodies require brokers to offer suitable advice when dealing with clients. Brokers must learn about the investor's financial condition, tolerance for risk to determine what strategy would best serve a client's portfolio. Investors who suffer a loss of value of securities because of unsuitable advice may be able to file legal claims against the broker who provided it.

Fast Facts

Issue name: Securities unsuitability
Applicable law/agency: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD)
Related topics: Securities, breach of fiduciary duty, Edward Jones, misrepresentation/omissions, overconcentration/failure to diversify, stock market losses, unauthorized trading

Securities Unsuitability

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