Securities attorneys for Regulatory Matters

 The securities attorneys at Eccleston Law can defend financial advisors against inquiries, investigations, and disciplinary actions initiated by FINRA, SEC, state securities and insurance regulators, and other professional organizations such as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards. Our team of securities attorneys at Eccleston Law have experience representing financial advisors before regulatory bodies such as the FINRA, SEC, and state securities regulators in New York, Chicago, Florida, and several other states nationwide. 

Regulatory Legal Defense Services

The securities attorneys at Eccleston Law offer regulatory legal defense services including:

Represent investment advisers during SEC and state regulatory examinations and assist in drafting responses to the SEC challenging alleged examination deficiencies.
Defend against CFP Board inquiries and disciplinary actions.
Assist in drafting responses to the SEC challenging alleged examination deficiencies.
Provide FINRA license suspension hearing defense and post-arbitration award proceedings and appeals.
Provide an annual review (audit) of policies and procedures.

The securities attorneys at Eccleston Law also practice a variety of other areas of securities for financial advisors including breakaway broker services, employment matters, strategic consulting and counseling, broker litigation and arbitration, whistleblower actions, and much more. If you need a securities attorney for SEC & FINRA legal matters, contact Eccleston Law to schedule a telephone conference.



 

 

 

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LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

January 17, 2025
FINRA Suspends and Fines Advisor for Misleading L Bond Sales

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended and fined Alan Mason for violating Regulation Best Interest by recommending high-risk L bonds to a retail customer.

January 16, 2025
Former Merrill Lynch Advisor Wins Expungement of Allegations Tied to CBD Business

Charles Thomas “Todd” Mercer Jr., a former top Merrill Lynch advisor, successfully cleared his public record of allegations that hindered his ability to attract clients after transitioning to an independent practice. 

January 16, 2025
Attorney Eccleston Receives 2025 Top-Rated Lawyer Recognition

James Eccleston has been recognized as a top-rated lawyer with a superb attorney rating in 2025 by the Martindale-Avvo legal community.

TESTIMONIALS

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You guys are good!

Mike L.

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

January 17, 2025
FINRA Suspends and Fines Advisor for Misleading L Bond Sales

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended and fined Alan Mason for violating Regulation Best Interest by recommending high-risk L bonds to a retail customer.

January 16, 2025
Former Merrill Lynch Advisor Wins Expungement of Allegations Tied to CBD Business

Charles Thomas “Todd” Mercer Jr., a former top Merrill Lynch advisor, successfully cleared his public record of allegations that hindered his ability to attract clients after transitioning to an independent practice. 

January 16, 2025
Attorney Eccleston Receives 2025 Top-Rated Lawyer Recognition

James Eccleston has been recognized as a top-rated lawyer with a superb attorney rating in 2025 by the Martindale-Avvo legal community.