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

February 18, 2026
American Portfolios Ordered to Pay $4.6 Million in Restitution Over Cash Sweep Program Disclosures

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has ordered American Portfolios Financial Services to return $4.6 million to customers and pay monetary sanctions after determining that the firm overcharged investors and failed to properly disclose how it generated revenue through a cash sweep program.

February 17, 2026
FINRA Fines Kingswood Capital Partners $150,000 for Supervisory Failures in GWG L Bond Sales

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) censured and fined San Diego–based broker-dealer Kingswood Capital Partners $150,000 after finding supervisory failures tied to sales of high-risk GWG L bonds.

February 16, 2026
FINRA Removes Arbitrators in Stifel Case, Drawing Scrutiny Over Impartiality Standards

FINRA agreed to remove two potential arbitrators from an upcoming Stifel Financial arbitration tied to former Miami-based broker Chuck Roberts, a move that could carry broad implications for investor arbitration.

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I am grateful to have found an outstanding law firm that specializes in securities matters. My lawyers were extremely knowledgeable, diligent, and are skilled litigators. No stone was left upturned. As a result of their experience and tenacity, the arbitration proceeding was dismissed in my favor.

Michael E.

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

February 18, 2026
American Portfolios Ordered to Pay $4.6 Million in Restitution Over Cash Sweep Program Disclosures

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has ordered American Portfolios Financial Services to return $4.6 million to customers and pay monetary sanctions after determining that the firm overcharged investors and failed to properly disclose how it generated revenue through a cash sweep program.

February 17, 2026
FINRA Fines Kingswood Capital Partners $150,000 for Supervisory Failures in GWG L Bond Sales

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) censured and fined San Diego–based broker-dealer Kingswood Capital Partners $150,000 after finding supervisory failures tied to sales of high-risk GWG L bonds.

February 16, 2026
FINRA Removes Arbitrators in Stifel Case, Drawing Scrutiny Over Impartiality Standards

FINRA agreed to remove two potential arbitrators from an upcoming Stifel Financial arbitration tied to former Miami-based broker Chuck Roberts, a move that could carry broad implications for investor arbitration.