Too often, investors aren’t aware of the inherent risks in their portfolios or finances until well after the damage has been done. This can lead to devastating financial loss and a contentious relationship between advisor and client. Whether resultant from unsuitable investment recommendations, overexposure in portfolios, unnoticed withdrawals, or myriad other points of contention, the end result is at best a strained relationship and a financial loss, and at worse a criminal matter. The shocking realities of investment fraud have been well-publicized in recent years, but the truth is that in many cases once a client’s money is gone, even if a matter is successfully tried in a court of law, the money lost is never recouped dollar for dollar. CPAA+ offers Investors protection from this potential harm. We oversee Brokers/Advisors and this oversight provides Investors with the confidence that comes from knowing their financial goals are being met and risks managed.