A security is a type of transferable interest representing financial value. Securities may take a number of different forms, including stocks, bonds, notes, collateral trust certificates, voting trust certificates or investment contracts. Securities attorneys represent clients in transactions and legal disputes related to stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and initial public offerings (IPOs). Securities attorneys may represent a corporation or shareholders in a securities fraud lawsuit against officers and directors of the corporation, or may assist clients in matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Gerton is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, North Carolina, United States. It lies on U.S. Route 74 Alternate, at an elevation of 2,674 feet (815 m). The community is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Gerton's ZIP code is 28735. Fire protection is provided by Gerton Fire and Rescue, which has a class 6 DOI rating.