You should not go through the investment fraud claims process on your own. As soon as you suspect a problem, you should reach out to an experienced financial fraud attorney. You have limited time to take action to get your money back. Your attorney will be able to tell you exactly what you should do next. Financial theft cases are unique: It is important to work with an attorney who can review the specific facts of your case. As a general rule, your attorney may start by helping you raise the issue with the compliance department at your financial advisor’s company. There are many cases in which raising the issue can help to facilitate a relatively quick settlement. That being said, there are also many cases in which investors must escalate the issue to get the full compensation that they are owed. Your attorney can determine if informal negotiation, FINRA mediation, FINRA arbitration, or securities litigation is the best path to get you a full financial recovery.