Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Dec 23, 201611 minThe 3 Questions An Entrepreneur Must Ask Before Choosing A Business NameChoosing a business name is a huge decision. Think about it. A business name alone could drive potential customers away, simply because t...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Dec 4, 20165 minLearn about Business Formations in Under 5 MinutesIf you're starting a business of your own, choosing the right business formation (or legal entity) may be one of the most important deci...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Aug 16, 20165 minFraud and Professional Athletes: Former Philadelphia Eagles Merrill Robertson Jr. Charged with $10MMOn August 10, 2016, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the initiation of enforcement proceedings against former Phila...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Aug 16, 20165 minWhat is a Financing Statement?As a professional athlete, sooner or later you will be approached by an individual (like a family member or friend) or business with a re...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Jul 27, 201610 minTop 11 Investment Scam Signs that Professional Athletes Should KnowLate last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released the results of their enforcement actions for the fiscal year ended ...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Jul 19, 20161 minFraud and Professional Athletes: Dez Bryant Files Lawsuit Against Financial Advisor for FraudAs first reported by Ian Rapoport on NFL.com, Dez Bryant recently filed a counterclaim in Dallas County district court against his financ...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Jul 15, 20162 minFraud and Professional Athletes: Ohio Man Charged with Defrauding NFL Players in Horse-Racing SchemeAs first reported by Cleveland.com, several former Cleveland Browns players, one current Denver Broncos receiver and one San Diego Charge...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Jul 7, 201616 minTop 12 Signs It’s Time to Fire Your Financial AdvisorGreat work on being responsible for your financial security and getting a financial advisor (which I'm defining in this blog as any hired...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Jun 30, 201610 minHow Professional Athletes Can Check Their Business Advisors' Professional BackgroundsWhen those checks first start being deposited into your bank account, it can be an exciting, but also anxiety-inducing, time. As you may ...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Jun 23, 201611 minFraud and Professional Athletes: Dallas Cowboys RB Darren McFadden Files $15M Lawsuit Against FormerAs a professional athlete, you're probably already aware of a target on your back, be it a target placed by fans, haters, instigators, ad...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Jun 22, 20167 minFraud and Professional Athletes: Mark Sanchez, Jake Peavy and Roy Oswalt Fall Victim to $30 Million Earlier this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unsealed a securities fraud case that involved at least three high profil...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.Jun 16, 201616 min14 Important Questions Professional Athletes Need To Ask Before Signing Operating AgreementsAfter you sign your player's contract and get that first check, investment opportunities will start making their way towards you. At some...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.May 30, 20164 minFraud and Professional Athletes: Financial Advisor Defrauds Athletes out of $2,350,000Louis Martin Blazer III (Blazer) founded and operated a capital management firm (Blazer Capital) and investment advisory firm (Blazer Adv...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.May 23, 20165 minBusiness Owner Dupes Investor Out of $8.1 Million with Claims of Gold and Energy Efficiency TechnoloOn a regular basis, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will publish its claims against alleged violators. The frequency in whic...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.May 23, 20163 minWhat is an Accredited Investor?If you've done any work with securities, you might have heard the term "accredited investor" come up once or twice and noticed they recei...
Chris McCauley, CPA, Esq.May 23, 20162 minWhat is a Ponzi Scheme?There are a number of ways investment fraud can be committed. Knowing the various strategies fraudsters attempt to use to take your money...
