Beware of Annuity Exchanges!

Beware of Annuity Exchanges!

by Scott Starr Annuities are some of the highest commission products available for an insurance agent or a stockbroker to sell.  Many times, annuities are more beneficial for the salesman than they are for the client.  That is because in addition to the hefty...
Stock Fraudsters Prey on the Retired

Stock Fraudsters Prey on the Retired

Starr Austen & Miller has represented over 1,400 investors who have lost their hard earned savings to bad brokers and investment fraud.  Almost always the victim is an elderly person or someone nearing retirement who is defrauded of all or nearly all of their...
New rules look to help elderly fraud victims

New rules look to help elderly fraud victims

By Nick McGill of Fox59.com Advocates for the elderly are calling new rules designed to help protect the elderly from fraud a “step in the right direction.” Starting Monday, brokers can place temporary holds on accounts of elderly clients who may have been victims of...