Investment Law in Oklahoma

For most working Oklahoma residents, investing in the stock market or purchasing other types of securities is a common component of your financial planning. Your hope is that the money you invest will become more profitable over time. At The Hershewe Law Firm, our investment attorneys understand that recent economic conditions have slowed the growth of our investments, but you should be cautious to ensure that during these tough times so we don’t become victims of investment fraud as well.

Investments can take many forms including:

• Stock, securities, monetary assets
• Movable or stationary property
• Lease rights to land and its natural resources, licenses, patents and other intellectual valuables
• Other types of property or intellectual valuables

The federal regulatory agency that protects investment transactions and maintains the integrity of the industry is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Oklahoma’s investment and securities laws are monitored and administered by the Oklahoma Securities Commission.

One way to minimize making inappropriate investments is to verify that your investment advisor is registered with the state. Oklahoma investment law requires that brokers, dealers and investment advisors be registered with the state, maintain current registration and obtain periodic renewals and amendments to keep up with marketplace changes. Broker/dealers and investment advisers must adhere to business practices with the standards prescribed by Oklahoma investment law. Violation of securities and investment law subjects these securities professionals to administrative, civil and criminal sanctions.

If you believe you’ve been involved in an investment violation, contact an Oklahoma attorney who is well-versed in securities and investment law. Most infractions are revealed through investor complaints or questions that, through further investigation, lead to civil or criminal action. It’s your responsibility to protect your investments and report a possible securities violation.

The Oklahoma securities and investment attorneys at The Hershewe Law Firm will assist you in determining whether an investment violation has occurred and determining what actions to take.

Contact an investment attorney toll-free at 877-382-9734 or through our convenient web form for a complimentary consultation.