I m trying to get involved with some investores want me on blind trust and ask for 20k to set it up and I paid that ?

Three issues, at least: "getting involved" with investors implicates the securities laws, which can have both civil, regulatory, and criminal...

What is the penalty for embezzeling of trust? Is it a Federal crime?

There are several issues which you (and your attorney) should explore. (1) Review the Trust, Will, and related documents to determine powers and...

Can I act on the following information or would that be considered insider trading?

Yes. There are definitely issues, and if you relay information, or buy or sell, you proceed at your own peril, in my opinion. Get competent...

It sounds like you may have a claim but there are not enough facts to advise. Whether the claim is yours alone or the company’s claim on behalf of...

How can I learn if I have an actionable case against a financial adviser (life insurance agent) who lied and we have lost a lot?

Initially it depends on your states law and the choice of law in the policy. Most states have decently strong insurance statutes designed to...

How do I protect myself and company?

When you say "investor" you infer that there was an offer and sale of a security, which would make the issue subject to the state/federal...

Will I receive commission for the year if I quit before the year is over?

What industry are you in? The word doc likely memorializes the verbal agreement, but too many issues to give any clear answer.

Can someone request a transcript of a private conversation that they were not a part of?

It seems apparent your complaint stems from a securities fraud claim, either under the state or federal securities laws, or perhaps under the...

I have a question regarding an account i just opened with tradeoptionx?

TradeOption specializes in binary options and does not appear to be regulated by the US securities regulators, like the SEC or FINRA or CFTC Thus,...

Do you need to be a licensed financial professional to be convicted of securities fraud?

Question 1: Short answer-"No." Both State and Federal Anti-fraud provisions create liability for both offerors and sellers of securities, and that...