Chicago Alternative Investment Loss Law Firm

SSEK Chicago Alternative Investment Loss Law Firm are Representing Illinois Investors Against US Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

From our Chicago Alternative Investment Loss Law Firm, Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas (investorlawyers.com) represent alternative investment investors who have sustained losses because of financial advisor misconduct or negligence. We are highly experienced when it comes to fighting for investors and protecting their legal rights. More than 90% of our clients have received full or partial financial recovery because of our skilled efforts and dedication.

Investment loss recovery claims can be complicated legal cases. You want to make sure that you have seasoned Chicago, IL alternative investment loss lawyers on your side advocating for you and doing everything possible to help you recoup the damages you are owed.

Why Alternative Investment Losses Can Lead To Securities Lawsuits

An alternative investment is not your traditional investment (cash, stocks, or bonds). As a matter of fact, many of the Chicago investors we represent sustained portfolio losses in alternative investments that were unsuitably recommended to them by their financial advisor.

While there can be benefits to alternative investments, which make them attractive to investors, the risks can cancel any upsides especially when serious losses result. Complex, illiquid, and potentially volatile (depending on the product and its exposure to the market), alternative investments are not for everyone. They may even be too risky for wealthy investors who have conservative financial goals, a lack of investing experience, or a low-risk tolerance level. For many retail investors and retirees, sustaining serious losses in alternative investments can lead to devastating, life-altering consequences.

A list of some of the kinds of alternative investments we are currently suing brokers and investment advisers over on behalf of our clients:

• Private placements
• Structured products
• L Bonds
• Exchange Traded Funds
• Structured Notes
• Real Estate investment trusts
• Non-traded real estate investment trusts
• Annuities
• Hedge funds
• Oil and gas investments
• Many more.

There are alternative investment losses that can happen because the product failed or proved fraudulent. For instance, GWG L Bonds are now believed to have been part of a mass Ponzi scam that has cost thousands to lose a lot of money. While that may be the case, there is growing evidence of the ways in which a number of financial advisors prioritized earning high commissions and fees rather than focusing on customers’ best interests when they unsuitably sold these risky, likely fraudulent  junk bonds to customers.

Why Who You Choose As Your Chicago Alternative Investment Loss Law Firm is So Important

Suing your financial advisor for your investment losses can be very difficult, especially in complex cases where you have to prove broker fraud or negligence. Our Chicago alternative investment fraud lawyers have over a century’s worth of combined experience in securities law and the industry. We have represented clients in over 1000 matters, including against some of the largest brokerage firms in the US.

The success of your claim will partially depend on who you hire to represent you and their level of experience. At Shepherd Smith Edwards and Kantas, securities litigation is the only kind of law that we practice.

Many of us are former financial advisors. We left the brokerage industry because we witnessed a lot of bad behaviors that were harming investors. It is why we do what we do now, representing clients like you.

Our Chicago alternative investor fraud law firm is known as a trusted FINRA law firm for arbitration, as well as for securities and SEC litigation. We are highly regarded by our peers and respected by the opposing counsel of many of the broker-dealers and investment advisers we have gone up against.

When you work with us, you are retaining everyone at our firm to represent you. You will receive quality securities representation and personalized attention. Read here what past clients have to say.

Contact Our Chicago Alternative Investment Fraud Law Firm

In Cook Country, Crawford County, Cumberland County, Dekalb County, and throughout the state of Illinois, call (312) 462-4176 or (800) 259-9010. You can also fill out this form to schedule your case consultation.

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Chicago, IL 60604