{"id":17,"date":"2025-07-17T17:07:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T17:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/altamarinoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=practice-area&#038;p=17"},"modified":"2026-05-19T20:17:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T20:17:47","slug":"alternative-investments","status":"publish","type":"practice-area","link":"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/es\/legal-services\/alternative-investments\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Investments"},"content":{"rendered":"  <section class=\"alt-block alt-block-post-top-question mb-10 lg:mb-14\">\n    <div class=\"bg-red-300 relative lg:pr-10 xl:pr-12 pt-10 pb-6 lg:py-12 rounded-tr-2xl rounded-br-2xl z-10\">\n      <span class=\"absolute -left-4 md:-left-10 lg:left-0.5 max-md:-right-4 max-lg:-right-10 top-0 lg:w-full h-full lg:-translate-x-full bg-red-300 -z-10\"><\/span>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/altamirano-theme\/assets\/images\/logos\/logo-alt-white-letters.svg\" alt=\"Altamirano Logo\" class=\"w-14 mb-9 max-lg:mx-auto\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n              <div class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl leading-none uppercase font-semibold alt-header--beige max-lg:text-center\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n          <p>Top Question asked<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <span class=\"w-0 h-px bg-beige block my-9 [&#038;.is-inviewport]:w-full duration-500 delay-300\" data-inviewport><\/span>\n              <div class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl leading-none capitalize font-semibold alt-header--beige mb-6\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n          <p>My Broker Told Me Alternative Investments Were \u201cSafe\u201d or \u201cGuaranteed.\u201d Is That Fraud?<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--primary--text-lg--mobile text-beige\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n                  <p>Yes. Brokers cannot describe speculative products as safe or guaranteed.\u00a0Call, email, or complete our online form to schedule a free, confidential case evaluation.<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"alt-block alt-block-raw-content\">\n          <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--raw-content mb-4 lg:mb-10\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n        <p><strong>Alternative investments are often marketed as opportunities for higher yield, diversification, or tax benefits. In reality, many of these products are illiquid, high-risk, and riddled with conflicts of interest. When brokers misrepresent or fail to disclose the true risks, investors are left with losses they never should have suffered.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Altamirano PLLC, we represent investors nationwide in FINRA arbitration who were misled into purchasing unsuitable or fraudulent alternative investments. We <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/legal-services\/\">pursue claims against brokers and brokerage firms<\/a> for misrepresentation, omissions, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/es\/legal-services\/broker-negligence\/\">broker negligence<\/a>, breach of fiduciary duty, and failure to supervise. If you believe you suffered losses because of broker misconduct or fraud regarding alternative investments, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/es\/team\/jorge-altamirano\/\">investment loss lawyer<\/a> from our firm can help.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"alt-block alt-block-blockquote mb-10 lg:mb-14\">\n    <div class=\"bg-red relative lg:pr-10 xl:pr-20 pt-10 pb-6 lg:py-16 rounded-tr-2xl rounded-br-2xl z-10\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n      <span class=\"absolute -left-4 md:-left-10 lg:left-0.5 max-md:-right-4 max-lg:-right-10 top-0 lg:w-full h-full lg:-translate-x-full bg-red -z-10\"><\/span>\n      <div class=\"flex items-end justify-between mb-8 lg:mb-12\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/altamirano-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/ic-quote.svg\" alt=\"Quote Icon\" class=\"w-16 md:w-20 lg:w-32\">\n                  <div class=\"text-white font-bold lg:text-base uppercase leading-5 text-right ml-10\">Lillybeth Feliciano<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--primary--text-2xl--mobile text-beige\">\n          <p>\u201cWorking with attorney Jorge Altamirano made this process smooth, easy and comfortable for me as a client. He was diligent, very professional, respectful and a gentleman. I always felt that I was in very good hands and that Mr. Altamirano spared no effort in defending my interests.\u201d<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"alt-block alt-block-raw-content\">\n          <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--raw-content mb-4 lg:mb-10\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n        <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Alternative_Investments\"><\/span>What Are Alternative Investments?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/a\/alternative_investment.asp\">Alternative investments<\/a>\u201d is a broad label covering non-traditional securities outside the usual stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)<\/li>\n<li>Business Development Companies (BDCs)<\/li>\n<li>Private Placements and Regulation D Offerings<\/li>\n<li>Hedge Funds and Private Equity<\/li>\n<li>Structured Notes and Market-Linked CDs<\/li>\n<li>Interval Funds<\/li>\n<li>Oil, Gas, and Energy Partnerships<\/li>\n<li>Variable Annuities with Complex Riders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While these products may have a place in certain sophisticated portfolios, they are often sold to retail investors with a conservative or conservative-to-moderate risk tolerance who are not told the full story.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Alternative_Investments_Are_Risky\"><\/span>Why Alternative Investments Are Risky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alternative investments share <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/blog\/\">common red flags<\/a> that brokers often downplay or conceal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lack of liquidity, leaving investors unable to sell or cash out without steep penalties<\/li>\n<li>High upfront fees and commissions that erode returns<\/li>\n<li>Complex structures that obscure risk<\/li>\n<li>Concentration in volatile sectors such as energy, real estate, or private equity<\/li>\n<li>Valuations that are opaque, stale, or easily manipulated<\/li>\n<li>Conflicts of interest when firms push proprietary products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When investors hear \u201cincome,\u201d \u201csafe,\u201d or \u201cguaranteed,\u201d but are sold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/blog\/january-2026-marks-one-year-since-legion-capital-corp-s-suspension-of-bond-and-dividend-payments\/\">illiquid<\/a>, speculative products, that violates FINRA\u2019s requirement that communications be fair and balanced.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Placements_and_Regulation_D_Offerings\"><\/span>Private Placements and Regulation D Offerings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Private placements, also known as Regulation D offerings, are one of the riskiest corners of the alternative investment market. They are exempt from SEC registration, which means less transparency and fewer protections for investors. Only a small percentage of investors in private placements are afforded the protections of FINRA rules and broker-dealer regulations that apply when a member firm is involved.<\/p>\n<p>FINRA has repeatedly warned brokerage firms about abuses in this area. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finra.org\/rules-guidance\/notices\/10-22\">Regulatory Notice 10-22<\/a>, FINRA reminded broker-dealers that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Private placements are not exempt from federal antifraud rules.<\/li>\n<li>A firm recommending a private placement must conduct a reasonable investigation into the issuer and the securities it is selling. That means verifying claims about the issuer\u2019s business, assets, and prospects, not blindly relying on the issuer\u2019s own materials.<\/li>\n<li>Suitability rules still apply. Even if an investor meets the technical definition of \u201caccredited,\u201d the broker must still determine that the product is suitable for that specific client. Net worth alone is not enough.<\/li>\n<li>Red flags matter. When documents are incomplete, vague, or inconsistent, a broker has a duty to dig deeper before making a recommendation. Ignoring warning signs is itself a violation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When brokers skip these steps, the result is predictable: investors are left in the dark about the true risks, conflicts, or weaknesses of the offering. Many private placements collapse entirely, leaving investors with illiquid and often worthless securities.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Example_GWG_L_Bonds_Sold_to_Unsuitable_Investors\"><\/span>Real Example: GWG L Bonds Sold to Unsuitable Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GWG Holdings issued <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/legal-services\/gwg-l-bonds-claims\/\">speculative, illiquid bonds known as L Bonds<\/a>. Offering documents disclosed that they were only suitable for investors with substantial resources and no need for liquidity. Despite this, broker-dealers recommended L Bonds to seniors, retirees, and even a non-profit with moderate investment objectives and little experience in alternative investments. These sales were neither in the best interest of retail customers nor suitable for non-retail clients. Investors were left exposed to significant risk in complex securities they did not understand.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Example_Non-Traded_REITs_Misrepresented_as_Safe_Income\"><\/span>Real Example: Non-Traded REITs Misrepresented as Safe Income<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brokers sold non-traded REITs to retirees as steady, bond-like investments. In reality, these products carried high fees, no ready secondary market, and were concentrated in volatile real estate sectors. When distributions were cut and values collapsed, investors were left with substantial losses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Example_Private_Placements_and_Omitted_Risks\"><\/span>Real Example: Private Placements and Omitted Risks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A firm marketed private placements as exclusive opportunities with limited risk. Investors were never told about the issuer\u2019s financial instability or the firm\u2019s own undisclosed compensation arrangements. The products failed, wiping out millions in client assets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Example_Structured_Notes_Marketed_as_Principal_Protected\"><\/span>Real Example: Structured Notes Marketed as Principal Protected<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors were sold structured notes labeled \u201cprincipal protected.\u201d The fine print revealed that protection depended on the credit of the issuing bank and came with exposure to equity market swings. When markets fell and the issuer\u2019s credit weakened, investors lost much of their investment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Alternative_Investments_Harm_Investors\"><\/span>How Alternative Investments Harm Investors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alternative investments can inflict lasting damage, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locking retirement savings into illiquid products that cannot be accessed when needed<\/li>\n<li>Loss of principal due to speculative or concentrated positions<\/li>\n<li>Erosion of returns from hidden fees and commissions<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to undisclosed risks or conflicts of interest<\/li>\n<li>Missed opportunities to invest in safer, transparent alternatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The harm is compounded because these products are often marketed as conservative, income-producing investments, leaving investors blindsided when losses mount.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"alt-block alt-block-highlighted-text mb-10 lg:mb-14\">\n    <div class=\"bg-red relative lg:pr-10 xl:pr-20 pt-10 pb-6 lg:py-16 rounded-tr-2xl rounded-br-2xl z-10\">\n      <span class=\"absolute -left-4 md:-left-10 lg:left-0.5 max-md:-right-4 max-lg:-right-10 top-0 lg:w-full h-full lg:-translate-x-full bg-red -z-10\"><\/span>\n              <div class=\"alt-typo [&#038;_a:hover]:!text-beige-300 alt-typo--primary alt-typo--primary--text-2xl--mobile text-white-100 font-bold max-lg:font-semibold\">\n          <p>Brokers and firms have a duty to present investments honestly and recommend only those that are suitable for the customer\u2019s profile. Violating these rules by misrepresenting, omitting, or failing to supervise alternative investments gives investors the right to seek recovery in FINRA arbitration.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"alt-block alt-block-raw-content\">\n          <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--raw-content mb-4 lg:mb-10\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n        <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Standards_That_Apply\"><\/span>Legal Standards That Apply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brokers and firms have a duty to present investments honestly and recommend only those that are suitable for the customer\u2019s profile. Key rules include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FINRA Rule 2111 (Suitability) \u2013 Requires a reasonable basis to believe a recommendation is suitable. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/es\/legal-services\/unsuitable-investments\/\">Unsuitable Investments<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) \u2013 Requires brokers to act in the best interest of retail customers when making recommendations.<\/li>\n<li>FINRA Rule 2020 \u2013 Prohibits manipulative or deceptive devices. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/es\/legal-services\/fraud-or-misrepresentation\/\">Fraud or Misrepresentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>FINRA Rule 2010 \u2013 Requires high standards of commercial honor and just and equitable principles of trade.<\/li>\n<li>FINRA Rule 3110 (Supervision) \u2013 Obligates firms to supervise recommendations and sales of complex products. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/es\/legal-services\/failure-to-supervise\/\">Failure to Supervise<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Violating these rules by misrepresenting, omitting, or failing to supervise alternative investments gives investors the right to seek recovery in FINRA arbitration. An attorney from Altamirano PLLC may be able to help.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Approach_to_Alternative_Investment_Cases\"><\/span>Our Approach to Alternative Investment Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Altamirano PLLC, we analyze <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/blog\/new-finra-arbitration-rules-fast-track-claims-for-senior-investors\/\">how alternative investments were marketed<\/a> and sold. We trace the sales process from the offering documents to the broker\u2019s pitch to identify where risks were downplayed, disclosures were incomplete, or features were misrepresented. We pursue claims for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Misrepresentation of risk, safety, or liquidity<\/li>\n<li>Omissions of conflicts, fees, or commissions<\/li>\n<li>Unsuitable recommendations to conservative or income-focused investors<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/es\/legal-services\/breach-of-fiduciary-duty\/\">Breach of fiduciary duty<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Negligent supervision of brokers and sales practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our goal is straightforward: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/testimonials\/\">hold brokerage firms accountable<\/a>\u00a0and recover the money our clients lost.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"alt-block alt-block-raw-content\">\n          <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--raw-content mb-4 lg:mb-10\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n        <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_an_Alternative_Investment_Attorney_in_New_York\"><\/span>Contact an Alternative Investment Attorney in New York<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you were misled into alternative investments that caused losses, Altamirano PLLC can help. We represent investors nationwide in FINRA arbitration against brokerage firms that misrepresented or improperly sold these products.<\/p>\n<p>At Altamirano PLLC, we help investors recover the money they lost. Call us at (212) 220-6556 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us<\/a> to discuss your options with a New York FINRA arbitration lawyer. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not owe us a legal fee unless we recover for you.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/section>\n\n\n  <section class=\"alt-block alt-block-post-faq mb-10 lg:mb-14\">\n    <div class=\"bg-red relative lg:pr-10 xl:pr-20 py-10 lg:py-16 lg:rounded-tr-2xl lg:rounded-br-2xl z-10\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n      <span class=\"absolute -left-4 md:-left-10 lg:left-0.5 max-md:-right-4 max-lg:-right-10 top-0 -z-10 lg:w-full h-full lg:-translate-x-full bg-red\"><\/span>\n              <div class=\"text-beige text-2xl leading-none font-bold pb-9 border-b border-beige mb-9\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_Investments_FAQs\"><\/span>Alternative Investments: FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"block\">\n          \n            <div class=\"alt-accordion group py-6 md:py-8 lg:py-9 first:pt-0 last:pb-0 border-b border-beige last:border-b-0\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n              <div class=\"flex items-start justify-between alt-accordion__trigger\">\n                <p class=\"w-full text-xl md:text-2xl xl:text-3xl leading-7 md:leading-10 xl:leading-none text-beige\">Are all alternative investments fraudulent?<\/p>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/altamirano-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/ic-plus-beige.svg\" alt=\"Icon Plus Beige\" class=\"alt-accordion__icon ml-5 max-md:w-8 max-md:-mt-1\">\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"alt-accordion__body\">\n                <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--primary--text-lg--mobile max-md:leading-6 text-beige pt-5 lg:pt-6 pr-16 lg:pr-32\">\n                  No. Some alternatives may be appropriate for sophisticated investors with high risk tolerance and long time horizons. The problem arises when brokers push these complex, illiquid products on ordinary investors who are misled about the risks.                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n          \n            <div class=\"alt-accordion group py-6 md:py-8 lg:py-9 first:pt-0 last:pb-0 border-b border-beige last:border-b-0\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n              <div class=\"flex items-start justify-between alt-accordion__trigger\">\n                <p class=\"w-full text-xl md:text-2xl xl:text-3xl leading-7 md:leading-10 xl:leading-none text-beige\">Can I pursue a claim if my alternative investment hasn\u2019t completely failed?<\/p>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/altamirano-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/ic-plus-beige.svg\" alt=\"Icon Plus Beige\" class=\"alt-accordion__icon ml-5 max-md:w-8 max-md:-mt-1\">\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"alt-accordion__body\">\n                <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--primary--text-lg--mobile max-md:leading-6 text-beige pt-5 lg:pt-6 pr-16 lg:pr-32\">\n                  Yes. Even if your statement still shows a paper value, you may have an unsuitable investment claim if the product was misrepresented, unsuitable for your profile, or if your funds are locked up in a product you cannot access without significant loss. Investors do not need to wait for a total collapse to pursue FINRA arbitration.                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n          \n            <div class=\"alt-accordion group py-6 md:py-8 lg:py-9 first:pt-0 last:pb-0 border-b border-beige last:border-b-0\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n              <div class=\"flex items-start justify-between alt-accordion__trigger\">\n                <p class=\"w-full text-xl md:text-2xl xl:text-3xl leading-7 md:leading-10 xl:leading-none text-beige\">My broker told me alternative investments were \u201csafe\u201d or \u201cguaranteed.\u201d Is that fraud?<\/p>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/altamirano-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/ic-plus-beige.svg\" alt=\"Icon Plus Beige\" class=\"alt-accordion__icon ml-5 max-md:w-8 max-md:-mt-1\">\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"alt-accordion__body\">\n                <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--primary--text-lg--mobile max-md:leading-6 text-beige pt-5 lg:pt-6 pr-16 lg:pr-32\">\n                  Yes. Brokers cannot describe speculative products as safe or guaranteed. Such statements are misrepresentations of material fact and can form the basis for recovery in arbitration.                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n          \n            <div class=\"alt-accordion group py-6 md:py-8 lg:py-9 first:pt-0 last:pb-0 border-b border-beige last:border-b-0\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n              <div class=\"flex items-start justify-between alt-accordion__trigger\">\n                <p class=\"w-full text-xl md:text-2xl xl:text-3xl leading-7 md:leading-10 xl:leading-none text-beige\">Is the six-year rule different for alternative investments?<\/p>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/altamirano-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/ic-plus-beige.svg\" alt=\"Icon Plus Beige\" class=\"alt-accordion__icon ml-5 max-md:w-8 max-md:-mt-1\">\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"alt-accordion__body\">\n                <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--primary--text-lg--mobile max-md:leading-6 text-beige pt-5 lg:pt-6 pr-16 lg:pr-32\">\n                  No. Under FINRA Rule 12206, arbitration claims can be filed within six years from the occurrence or event giving rise to the claim. The same eligibility rule applies to alternative investments, even if they have long maturities or lock-up periods. Because alternative products are often illiquid, many investors do not realize the full extent of their losses until years later, or until the issuer files for bankruptcy, as GWG Holdings did, which affected thousands of GWG L Bond investors. Arbitrators decide questions about eligibility, which makes it critical to act quickly to protect your rights.                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n          \n            <div class=\"alt-accordion group py-6 md:py-8 lg:py-9 first:pt-0 last:pb-0 border-b border-beige last:border-b-0\" data-inviewport=\"fadein-slideup--no-delay\">\n              <div class=\"flex items-start justify-between alt-accordion__trigger\">\n                <p class=\"w-full text-xl md:text-2xl xl:text-3xl leading-7 md:leading-10 xl:leading-none text-beige\">What if I signed paperwork that disclosed risks, do I still have a case?<\/p>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/altamirano-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/ic-plus-beige.svg\" alt=\"Icon Plus Beige\" class=\"alt-accordion__icon ml-5 max-md:w-8 max-md:-mt-1\">\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"alt-accordion__body\">\n                <div class=\"alt-typo alt-typo--primary alt-typo--primary--text-lg--mobile max-md:leading-6 text-beige pt-5 lg:pt-6 pr-16 lg:pr-32\">\n                  Yes. Brokers cannot hide behind fine-print disclosures if they misrepresented or omitted key risks, or pushed products that were unsuitable for your risk tolerance and objectives. Arbitration panels routinely find that reliance on a broker\u2019s oral representations outweighs generic risk language in offering documents. In fact, oral misrepresentations or omissions are actionable even if the written materials contradict what the broker said or include the information that was withheld.                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n                  <\/div>\n            <div class=\"flex flex-col-reverse lg:flex-row items-center justify-between mt-8 lg:mt-10\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/es\/faqs\/\" class=\"alt-button alt-button--primary max-lg:mx-auto\">See More Faqs<\/a>\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/themes\/altamirano-theme\/assets\/images\/logos\/logo-alt-dark-red-letters.svg\" alt=\"Icon Checkmark\" class=\"max-lg:mb-6 w-full max-w-20 lg:max-w-24\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alternative investments are often sold as safe, income-generating opportunities but in reality can be illiquid, high-risk, and misrepresented by brokers. 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