Eccleston Law Offices

CHICAGO • BOCA RATON • NEW YORK CITY

The attorneys of Eccleston Law represent investors and financial advisors nationwide in securities and employment matters. Our team of employment and securities attorneys draws on a combined experience of nearly 65 years in delivering the highest quality legal services for financial advisors and investors.

We recognize that each client’s case is unique and we pledge to obtain the best possible outcome at a reasonable price. The employment and securities attorneys at Eccleston Law will be sure to consider all possible arrangements suitable for your legal matter. We can also provide an estimate of fees and costs – hourly, contingency, fixed, or blended – into a written agreement.
 

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The financial services industry is changing rapidly. Times of transition either can lead to tremendous growth or devastating loss, especially if you're a registered representative and/or an investment adviser with more to lose. You may be pressured into moving your practice — your livelihood — by headhunters without your best interests at heart. Mishandling transitions can sabotage everything you've worked so hard to earn. Where do you go when your situation changes? What about your clients?

Let the experts at Financial Advisor Transitions help you to ensure that your practice remains yours. With our decades of experience, we've seen how a good deal can preserve and protect your livelihood for many years to come and how quickly a bad deal can end it. Our strategy consultants will assess your wants and needs and help negotiate a transition plan to propel your practice forward in its next phase, whatever your situation. It's your firm. What you do with it is your choice. Maintain your independence. Schedule your consultation with Financial Advisor Transitions today.

James Eccleston sponsors www.FinancialCounsel.com, a 15-year old website that contains an abundance of information and resources written not only by James Eccleston but also by a host of well-known financial services industry experts relating to wealth management, financial and legal topics.
 

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I want to extend a tremendous thank you for your dedication, professionalism, hard work and patient demeanor through this challenging time. It was enjoyable interacting with everyone on your team, this certainly helped while dealing with the situation and working towards resolution.

Dan M.

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November 6, 2025
Former Ameriprise Broker Ordered to Pay $2.2 Million for Elder Exploitation

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The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended former Wells Fargo representative Eyan M. Townsend for one year and fined him $10,000 for using personal text messages to conduct business and attempting to obstruct an internal investigation by deleting those communications.

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Thank you so very much for your guidance, patience, and expertise.

Beth and Steve K.

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

November 7, 2025
FINRA Suspends Former Wells Fargo Broker Over Unapproved Real Estate Venture

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) suspended former Wells Fargo broker George J. Cairnes for four months and fined him $25,000 for engaging in unapproved real estate outside business activity, according to a settlement letter issued.

November 6, 2025
Former Ameriprise Broker Ordered to Pay $2.2 Million for Elder Exploitation

A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel has ordered Eric A. Dupre to pay nearly $2.2 million in damages to his former firm and two customers following allegations of theft and elder exploitation.

November 5, 2025
Former Wells Fargo Representative Suspended for Unauthorized Texting and Obstruction

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended former Wells Fargo representative Eyan M. Townsend for one year and fined him $10,000 for using personal text messages to conduct business and attempting to obstruct an internal investigation by deleting those communications.