Investment Lawyer: Recovering Investor Losses and Safeguarding Investor Interests

Investing should be a path to growth, stability, and financial security, not a source of stress, confusion, or devastating loss. Yet every year, countless individuals suffer avoidable losses because of misleading financial advice, mismanaged investment accounts, or unsuitable investment strategies. When this happens, the right legal counsel can make all the difference. At AMW Law PLLC, we help clients understand their rights and hold financial professionals accountable. As an experienced investment lawyer, Artur M. Wlazlo represents individuals across New York and the U.S. in recovering losses and navigating disputes with brokerage firms and financial advisors.

When a Financial Professional Fails You

Most investors rely heavily on the guidance of their stockbroker, investment advisor, or financial planner. These professionals are expected to act with honesty, competence, and transparency. But when that trust is broken, whether through lack of diligence, conflicts of interest, or intentional misconduct, investors are often the ones left to pay the price. We’ve represented clients who have lost significant savings because of:

• High-risk investments they didn’t understand or approve

• Misrepresented or undisclosed risks

• Excessive trading (churning) for commission

• Overconcentrated portfolios in volatile sectors or products

• “Safe” or “guaranteed” products that turned out to be anything but

• Involvement in complex or illiquid investments like non-traded REITs, private placements, variable annuities, and junk bonds

As a dedicated investment fraud lawyer, Artur M. Wlazlo helps clients determine what really caused their losses and whether their broker or firm may be legally liable.

What Makes a Claim Legally Actionable?

Not all investment losses are actionable. Some are due to ordinary market risks and fluctuations. But others result from a breach of industry rules, failure to disclose material information, or advice that was flatly inappropriate for the investor’s goals and financial situation. You may have a strong legal claim if your investment professional:

• Failed to consider your investment profile (age, income, risk tolerance, goals)

• Recommended complex or risky products unsuitable for your needs or not in your best interest

• Did not explain the true risks or fees associated with an investment

• Engaged in unauthorized or excessive trades

• Placed personal financial interests above yours, in violation of Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI)

We carefully review account documents, brokerage records, emails, and transaction histories to build your case. At AMW Law PLLC, you work directly with a lawyer, not a paralegal or intake department, and you receive clear, strategic guidance from the first consultation onward.

A Background Investors Can Trust

Artur M. Wlazlo brings more than 20 years of securities industry experience, giving clients a rare and powerful advantage. His background includes:

• Serving in the Legal & Compliance Department at Morgan Stanley, where he handled internal investigations and responded to regulatory inquiries.

• Nearly a decade as a litigation attorney at Greenberg Traurig LLP, representing major broker-dealers in investor disputes and regulatory actions.

• Serving as Senior Counsel in FINRA’s Enforcement Department, where he prosecuted violations of securities laws and regulatory rules.

• Appointment as a FINRA arbitrator, where he now helps decide cases brought by investors and financial professionals.

Today, as an investment attorney for individuals, Mr. Wlazlo leverages this unique 360-degree perspective to advocate for investors who have been wronged. He knows how brokers defend themselves, how regulators build cases, and how arbitrators evaluate credibility and damages. That insight informs every case strategy we build.

How Investment Recovery Works

Most disputes between investors and brokers are resolved through FINRA arbitration, a private, legally binding process governed by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. If you’ve suffered losses due to stockbroker misconduct, we can file a claim and pursue compensation on your behalf. The process typically involves:

• Filing a Statement of Claim outlining your allegations and losses

• Participating in the discovery and exchange of documents

• Potentially resolving the matter through settlement or mediation

• Presenting your case at an arbitration hearing before one or more neutral arbitrators

We guide our clients through each stage, handling all filings, procedural deadlines, strategy development, and presentation. You won’t be left guessing where your case stands or what comes next.

Serving Long Island, New York—and Beyond

AMW Law PLLC is based in Long Island, New York, with a strong local presence in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Manhattan, and Westchester. Many of our clients are retirees, working professionals, and families who trusted a financial advisor and were let down, often by national firms with branch offices in Garden City, Melville, or midtown Manhattan.

But because FINRA arbitration is a national forum, we also represent clients from across the country. Whether you’re in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or anywhere in between, we can evaluate your claim and represent you remotely or in person, depending on your needs.

Why Clients Choose AMW Law PLLC

Clients come to us because they want more than a legal technician, they want someone who understands the financial system, respects what they’ve lost, and knows how to take action. We offer:

• Personalized service from an attorney with deep securities law experience

• Contingency fee arrangements in most investor cases - you pay no legal fees unless we recover money

• Clear communication and strategy at every step

• A proven track record of handling cases from inside and outside the regulatory system

We don’t take every case. But when we do, we fight for our clients with focus, integrity, and results in mind.

Speak to an Investment Lawyer Today

If you’ve experienced losses that don’t add up, or if your financial advisor pushed you into products you didn’t fully understand, you may have a claim. But time is limited. Claims must be timely filed under FINRA’s rules, and delays can jeopardize your recovery.

Contact AMW Law PLLC today to speak with an experienced investment lawyer who can assess your situation and advise you on the next steps. We provide confidential consultations, and we’re here to help you move forward.