Losing money in a Ponzi scheme is not only a financial setback but also a loss of years of effort, trust, and future security. Often, after an arrest is made, victims receive an unsettling minimal amount of further information or support. Yet here is the truth most victims never hear in the chaos: recovery is [...]

Former financial advisor Brooklynn Chandler Willy has pleaded guilty to operating a $60 million Ponzi scheme through her firm, Texas Financial Advisory, defrauding more than 500 investors. Federal prosecutors report the scheme was disguised as a legitimate investment advisory business, appearing to manage substantial client assets. In reality, new investor funds were used to pay [...]

Not every investment loss results from fraud. Markets fluctuate, and risk is inherent. However, sometimes the issue lies in how the investment was presented. Recent high-profile cases involving private investments, pre-IPO deals, and advisor misconduct have led more investors to ask: Was I given the full truth? Certain patterns often emerge when an investment is [...]

Former Morgan Stanley advisor Darryl Matthew Cohen was convicted in federal court for actions that represent a significant breach of trust. Although the case has received widespread media attention, the facts are more serious than many headlines indicate. On March 4, 2026, a federal jury in Manhattan found Cohen guilty of wire fraud and investment [...]