Tr?id=566623520170033&ev=PageView&noscript=1

FINRA Rule Protects Advisors' Private Addresses on BrokerCheck

Posted on September 19th, 2024 at 11:53 AM
FINRA Rule Protects Advisors' Private Addresses on BrokerCheck

From the desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law

FINRA recently implemented a rule allowing advisors to keep their personal home addresses off the public BrokerCheck database by simply checking a box. This change comes as many firms face pressure to register remote offices opened during the COVID-19 pandemic, which raised concerns about the exposure of advisors' home addresses.

FinancialPlanning reports that the rule also follows the lapse of an emergency COVID-19 provision that temporarily halted the need for firms to update home office registrations. FINRA’s new regulation continues to address privacy and supervision concerns related to remote work.

As remote work remains common, FINRA has introduced a three-year pilot program to evaluate the adequacy of firms’ supervision over remote offices. Firms participating in the program must report quarterly on inspections of branch offices, with the first reports due in October.

In addition, FINRA approved another rule permitting supervisors to designate their homes as “non-branch” locations. Those residences will be subject to internal inspections every three years, rather than annually, provided that no client meetings or brokerage activities take place at the location.

 

Eccleston Law LLC represents investors and financial advisors nationwide in securities, employment, transition, regulatory, and disciplinary matters.

Tags: eccleston, eccleston law, finra

Return to Archive

TESTIMONIALS

Previous
Next
Quotes Bigger

I learned two important things working with Eccleston Law. First, I made a friend and ally with Jim and Steph for life. Secondly, and this is a crucial life lesson - if you need counsel, then seek out the very best. Jim was referred to me by a most trusted source. I've never had to hire an attorney for anything. Now, I know the value of hiring an important partner. Meticulous, thorough and detailed in preparation is the best way to describe Jim. Brilliant too, I might add. Bottom line, I would highly highly recommend Jim and Stephany for your legal needs. One of the best life decisions I've ever made.

Howard S.

LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

1780588152 Law
June 4, 2026
Former Wells Advisor Alleges Age Discrimination

A former Wells Fargo senior private client financial advisor in Wisconsin has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the firm terminated him because of his age rather than an alleged workplace profanity incident.

1780507151 Law
June 3, 2026
Starwood REIT Suspends Most Redemptions Amid Liquidity Pressure

Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (SREIT) has announced a temporary suspension of its share repurchase program for most investors.

1780415363 Law
June 2, 2026
SEC Charges California Trader in Alleged $43 Million Ponzi-Like Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a civil action against a California day trader accused of operating a $43 million Ponzi-like scheme that allegedly defrauded more than 400 investors.