Brokerage Firms Face Litigation Risks With Senior, Vulnerable Clients

Litigation involving the elderly and other vulnerable investors is set to increase in the coming years due in part to an aging investor population (indeed, all baby boomers are set to reach at least age 65 in 2029!).

As investors age, brokerage firms and investment advisers will increasingly face dilemmas involving diminished capacity and financial exploitation of their senior and vulnerable customers. Spotting potential issues in this space is not always easy and firms can face costly litigation as a result.