You may well have claims against the service providers (brokerage firm, bank) that took the money.

The first place I'd check would be the court dockets in Sacramento County, since that appears to be where you are...

You may wish to check out missingmoney.com for any escheated property in your name

Check the terms of service on the website to see if there is a dispute resolution section.

No equal protection here or anything. They can lower your payout as much as they can raise it. Time to find a recruiter for an independent firm...

You are providing investment advice for a fee. You will likely need to obtain a Series 65 license and register as an investment adviser.

You would be providing investment advice for compensation without licensure or exemption, which is not good. The waiver of loss clause is...

If these people sold you a security in the US, then they are subject to US securities laws and more importantly state securities laws. You should...

You need to be cognizant of investment adviser regulations, as well as state laws that may limit what you can do without a license. Even if you...

Certainly sounds like churning and marital waste. You will need to speak with your divorce attorney in pursuing a credit on property distribution...