Securities Attorneys for State Licensing and Registration

In addition to defending brokers and financial advisors in a vast array of administrative actions before FINRA, the SEC, and self-regulatory agencies and professional organizations such as the CFP Board, the securities attorneys at Eccleston Law routinely assist brokers and financial advisors in understanding and navigating state securities regulatory, licensing, and registration matters as well as state administrative proceedings, nationwide.

Whether you are applying for registration, amending Form ADV disclosures, or have received a request for documents and information following an examination, our securities attorneys may be able to help prevent an inquiry from evolving into a formal investigation or further disciplinary action.

 

EXPERIENCED SECURITIES ATTORNEYS

In the event your matter has already escalated to formal charges or an offer of a proposed Stipulation and Consent Agreement, we can likely lower your costs and maximize the potential for a positive outcome and you can count on the securities attorneys at Eccleston Law to vigorously and effectively represent you in many common types of state regulatory actions by:

Consulting regarding compliance with State Regulatory requirements, Statutes, and Codes;
Evaluating and developing factual defenses in State regulatory actions;
Drafting responses, answers, and statements of mitigating circumstances;
Analyzing the State Administrative Code Sanction Guidelines and published decisions to develop legal defenses;
Negotiating fines and penalties.

If you have a state licensing or registration matter or need advice on state or industry rules, Eccleston Law is here to help. Call or email us to set up a free consultation with experienced securities attorneys.

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Fantastic news!!!!  Your professionalism, support and expertise were greatly appreciated.  You made a difficult situation much more bearable.

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November 20, 2024
Hightower Drops Claims Against Former Advisor Amid Non-Compete Dispute

Hightower, a Chicago-based RIA firm, recently dropped its lawsuit against former advisor Lars Knudsen just days before a federal judge in Illinois was set to rule on the firm’s injunction request.

November 19, 2024
Osaic Services Fined $250,000 for Supervisory Failures in Options Trading

Osaic Services, formerly SagePoint Financial, recently agreed to pay a $250,000 fine and accept censure for failures in supervising excessive and unsuitable options trading from June 2018 to August 2019.

November 18, 2024
Wahed Invest Settles SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Endorsements and Ad Rule Violations

The SEC recently settled charges with Wahed Invest, a faith-based robo-advisor that markets itself to Muslim clients, over violations of the SEC’s marketing rule.

TESTIMONIALS

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

Dan B.

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

November 20, 2024
Hightower Drops Claims Against Former Advisor Amid Non-Compete Dispute

Hightower, a Chicago-based RIA firm, recently dropped its lawsuit against former advisor Lars Knudsen just days before a federal judge in Illinois was set to rule on the firm’s injunction request.

November 19, 2024
Osaic Services Fined $250,000 for Supervisory Failures in Options Trading

Osaic Services, formerly SagePoint Financial, recently agreed to pay a $250,000 fine and accept censure for failures in supervising excessive and unsuitable options trading from June 2018 to August 2019.

November 18, 2024
Wahed Invest Settles SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Endorsements and Ad Rule Violations

The SEC recently settled charges with Wahed Invest, a faith-based robo-advisor that markets itself to Muslim clients, over violations of the SEC’s marketing rule.