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Will Energy Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) Decimate Unsuspecting Investors?

Recent statistics indicate that there are over 110 MLPs trading on major exchanges, with oil & gas midstream activities – gathering, processing, natural gas compression, pipelines, storage, refining, distribution, and marketing – representing the dominant activity. Understanding MLP Risks The latest U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission filings by a number of Energy Master Limited Partnerships […]

Energy Master Limited Partnerships – Investors May be the Ones Getting Drilled

As noted in an April 1, 2016 article in The Wall Street Journal (“MLP Investors’ Maze of Tax Trouble Keeps Getting Worse”), investors are learning the hard way that energy Master Limited Partnerships, set up to shield companies from Uncle Sam, could have unexpected tax consequences when times get tough. Understanding the structure and implications […]

Asset Allocation Losses – Striking the Right Balance

A prudent investment strategy starts with an asset allocation suitable for the portfolio’s objective. This involves understanding your financial goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. For instance, if an investor is saving for retirement in 30 years, they might adopt a more aggressive asset allocation with a higher proportion of equities, which generally have higher […]

Ryan Bakhtiari to Speak at 2015 PLI Securities Arbitration Program

Ryan Bakhtiari has been invited to participate as a speaker at the 2015 Practicing Law Institute (PLI) conference program on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Mr. Bakhtiari represents clients in securities disputes before FINRA (NASD, NYSE), state and federal courts. In June 2019, Mr. Bakhtiari was nominated to serve as a public member of the Discovery […]

Ryan Bakhtiari to Speak at 2014 PLI Securities Arbitration Program

Ryan Bakhtiari has been invited to participate as a speaker at the 2014 Practicing Law Institute (PLI) conference program on Thursday, July 31, 2014. The PLI Securities Arbitration program is held at the PLI New York Center and also online by webcast.  The program brings together legal professionals with securities industry regulators to discuss hot […]