Broker misconduct occurs when a broker fails to uphold their professional responsibilities. This can involve misrepresenting risks, selling away, unauthorized trading, failure to diversify, excessive use of margin, or otherwise abusing trust. If broker misconduct culminates in securities fraud leading to an investment loss, legal action can be pursued against the broker. Misconduct we often encounter includes excessive trading, excessive use of margin, failure to supervise, fraud or misrepresentation, lack of diversification, broker negligence, selling away, unauthorized trading, unsuitable investments, and violations of state and federal securities regulations.