ATTORNEYS FOR THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

Simply stated, Eccleston Law is the best law firm nationwide to service the needs of financial advisors and investors in employment and securities matters. We represent financial advisors as well as investors, on both sides of the aisle. With offices in Chicago, and New York City, and Scottsdale, we set ourselves apart from our competition having gained invaluable insight and knowledge of the securities industry through our team of highly experienced attorneys. Due to our experience and accomplishments, the skilled attorneys at Eccleston Law, as well as James Eccleston himself, have earned the highest awards and distinctions by both clients and peers.

FINRA Enforcement Matters

We can guide you through the process, assist you in preparing responses and defenses, and ensure the process proceeds as smoothly and quickly as possible.
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CFP Board Matters

We have valuable experience in representing financial advisors in investigations, complaints, and other disciplinary actions initiated by the CFP Board.
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Transition Negotiation

Have an experienced attorney from Eccleston Law on your side to review the contract terms that the firm’s lawyer has drafted to protect his/her one and only client – the firm.
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TESTIMONIALS

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As a financial advisor with over 20 years of experience, I feel fortunate to call Jim my attorney and friend. He is a fantastic lawyer and trusted advisor. He is skilled in the matters necessary to do the job well. He uses his thoughtful approach and calm demeanor to achieve a positive outcome for the client. If you want to feel confident that nothing will be missed and that you will be represented in a highly professional manner, call Jim Eccleston.

Bill C. and Dan M.

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

February 6, 2026
Delaware Regulators Fine Kovack Advisors $985,000

Kovack Advisors Inc., the registered investment adviser affiliate of independent broker-dealer Kovack Securities Inc., agreed to pay a $985,000 fine to Delaware securities regulators.

February 5, 2026
FINRA Fines Broker-Dealer for Repeated Form CRS Disclosure Failures

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) fined VSI Securities Inc., formerly known as Venecredit Securities Inc., $20,000 for failing to accurately disclose the firm’s disciplinary history in its customer relationship summary, known as Form CRS.

February 4, 2026
Investor Redemptions Rise in Nontraded BDCs Amid Credit Concerns

Financial advisors and their clients have increased redemptions from nontraded business development companies (BDCs) following a series of high-profile corporate bankruptcies, according to InvestmentNews. The surge highlights growing investor concern about liquidity and credit exposure within these high-yield but often risky investment ...