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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You were most helpful with my FINRA deposition. You are a good lawyer and a good person.

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LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

April 14, 2025
Former UBS Advisors Sue Firm Over Unpaid Wages and Business Expense Deductions

Two former UBS financial advisors have filed a class action lawsuit accusing UBS of failing to reimburse necessary business expenses, unlawfully deducting costs from wages, and delaying payments to employees who quit or were terminated.

April 11, 2025
FINRA Bars Advisor for Raising $11 Million in Unapproved Private Investments

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred a 21-year industry veteran for engaging in unapproved private securities transactions totaling $11 million.

April 10, 2025
Vanguard Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over $100 Account Closure Fee

Vanguard is facing a federal class-action lawsuit over a $100 fee imposed on brokerage customers who close their accounts and transfer funds to another firm.

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I just received this letter from the CFP Board. Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!

David Y

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

April 14, 2025
Former UBS Advisors Sue Firm Over Unpaid Wages and Business Expense Deductions

Two former UBS financial advisors have filed a class action lawsuit accusing UBS of failing to reimburse necessary business expenses, unlawfully deducting costs from wages, and delaying payments to employees who quit or were terminated.

April 11, 2025
FINRA Bars Advisor for Raising $11 Million in Unapproved Private Investments

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred a 21-year industry veteran for engaging in unapproved private securities transactions totaling $11 million.

April 10, 2025
Vanguard Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over $100 Account Closure Fee

Vanguard is facing a federal class-action lawsuit over a $100 fee imposed on brokerage customers who close their accounts and transfer funds to another firm.