{"id":10455,"date":"2022-03-08T11:18:14","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T16:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/?p=10455"},"modified":"2022-03-08T11:18:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-08T16:18:14","slug":"wells-fargo-allegedly-manipulated-finra-arbitration-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/wells-fargo-allegedly-manipulated-finra-arbitration-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Wells Fargo Allegedly Manipulated FINRA Arbitration System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10205 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/FiverrLossesSmall.jpg\" alt=\"In this blog, we frequently discuss investors who, through no fault of their own, have lost money to unscrupulous brokers and investment advisors who mislead or defraud their clients. When an investor can't work things out with their registered representative, the next step is frequently arbitration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. As a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, FINRA is responsible for the licensing and regulation of broker-dealers.  FINRA is the largest self-regulatory organization (SRO) in the securities industry within the U.S. The agency also has one of the largest forums for dispute resolution in the country. With 3,000 employees through 16 offices throughout the US, FINRA governs 3,700 brokerages and 630,000 registered representatives. FINRA is separate from the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC.  Securities Arbitration  Arbitration through FINRA requires the selection of neutral arbitrators through FINRA's Dispute Resolution Services. One to three neutral third parties are brought in to hear both sides of the case and make a decision that is binding for both parties. The process is designed so that both parties\u2019 concerns are heard, and that the decision is fair.\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/FiverrLossesSmall.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/FiverrLossesSmall-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In this blog, we frequently discuss investors who, through no fault of their own, have lost money to unscrupulous brokers and investment advisors who mislead or defraud their clients. When an investor can&#8217;t work things out with their registered representative, the next step is frequently arbitration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. As a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, FINRA is responsible for the licensing and regulation of broker-dealers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverlaw.com\/blog\/wells-fargo-allegedly-manipulated-finra-arbitration-system\/#more-10455\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog, we frequently discuss investors who, through no fault of their own, have lost money to unscrupulous brokers and investment advisors who mislead or defraud their clients. When an investor can&#8217;t work things out with their registered representative, the next step is frequently arbitration with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. 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