ATTORNEYS FOR THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

Simply stated, Eccleston Law is the best law firm nationwide to service the needs of financial advisors and investors in employment and securities matters. We represent financial advisors as well as investors, on both sides of the aisle. With offices in Chicago, and New York City, and Scottsdale, we set ourselves apart from our competition having gained invaluable insight and knowledge of the securities industry through our team of highly experienced attorneys. Due to our experience and accomplishments, the skilled attorneys at Eccleston Law, as well as James Eccleston himself, have earned the highest awards and distinctions by both clients and peers.

FINRA Enforcement Matters

We can guide you through the process, assist you in preparing responses and defenses, and ensure the process proceeds as smoothly and quickly as possible.
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CFP Board Matters

We have valuable experience in representing financial advisors in investigations, complaints, and other disciplinary actions initiated by the CFP Board.
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Transition Negotiation

Have an experienced attorney from Eccleston Law on your side to review the contract terms that the firm’s lawyer has drafted to protect his/her one and only client – the firm.
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TESTIMONIALS

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Jim, Stephany and the whole team were a God send.  We felt like we were put into a situation where we had no advocate. Jim’s team came in with a strong, well laid out strategy on how to get our story heard. Where our outside compliance company had no ability to help, our Broker Dealer was impenitent, and the regulators were aggressive pursuing vague rules, Jim came like a barricade against an assault we did not understand. Though you pay member dues to be affiliated with FINRA and a B/D, you have no voice. The only thing that is truly heard in this un-level playing field is a bulldog’s bark like Jim’s. I would encourage anyone to call Jim and his team to find a real ally in the tough and complicated world of securities regulation. They are truly the best.

Greg P.

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

March 4, 2026
Modern Fraud Schemes Escalate in Scale and Sophistication

A recent panel discussion at the Financial Services Institute OneVoice conference in San Diego highlighted how rapidly evolving fraud schemes continue to victimize both retail and wealthy investors.

March 3, 2026
FINRA Suspends Former Stifel Broker Over Costly Account Switching Trades

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) suspended a former Stifel, Nicolaus & Co.

March 2, 2026
FINRA Suspends Cetera Broker for Accepting $50,000 Client Bequest Without Firm Approval

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) imposed a $10,000 fine and a seven-month suspension on an independent broker for accepting a $50,000 bequest from a client without obtaining prior firm approval.