Would I need a license to be a " note broker " ( joining a note seller with an investor to purchase the note). ?

The note might be considered a security and you would have to be registered with a broker/dealer to accept the commission.

Legal advisor ?

You may wish to try the referral service of the Texas Bar Association: http://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=For_The_Public

Receiving investment money from UAE to invest in US based startups

You'll likely need to comply with AML and OFAC regulations if the money is coming from the UAE to the US. You also don't want to run the risk of...

I'm trying to raise capitals by crowdfunding for rehab projects in Mexico. Do I need to register in SEC?

There are many securities regulations that will govern what you wish to do. Much will be dependent on how much you wish to raise, from whom and...

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I want to solicit investment in a privately owned invention do i need a license to offer this to investors?

What you sound like you wish to do is engage in an intrastate offering of securities, with California as the state. There are registration and...

You are going to have to consult with a securities litigation attorney to review your account statements and account opening documents. Market...

Stocks IPO Initial Public Offering Lock Up Period Time Large vs Small Shareholders Corporate Finance

Depends on whether the underwriter(s) has shares to sell to you. Not all IPOs are sold out.

How do I get my money back?

While filing a suit against this person is likely the best route, it is more likely than not that the money may be missing. It would pay for you...

I need an attorney to review an operating agreement for an IRA LLC and sign it to acknowledge that it addresses points needed.

Sounds like you have a private investment of some kind in a Custodial IRA account. Most IRA custodians that handle accounts of this kind generally...

Is there anything I can do to enforce a patent license contract - agreement from 2006?

Your looking at a breach that appears to be 7 years old. Depending on the language of the contract and the choice of law, you may be out of luck...