
The CFP Board of Directors has approved a $120 increase to the annual certification fee for CFP® professionals, raising the total to $575.
Jim Eccleston is the chief strategist and lead attorney for all clients of Eccleston Law. His 28-year legal career has earned him the highest awards and distinctions by both his clients and his peers. Among the top 5% of all attorneys, Jim Eccleston has earned awards and distinctions such as:
Jim Eccleston is a highly acclaimed securities litigation lawyer for good reason. First, he has business expertise in the financial services industry and holds/has held numerous securities licenses, including the investment adviser Series 65, securities principal Series 24, and securities representative Series 7. Additionally, in the FINRA Dispute Resolution Forum, he is and serves as a chairperson-qualified arbitrator, as well as a qualified FINRA mediator. Finally, for many years, Jim Eccleston has written articles and monthly columns for publications and magazines such as:
In addition, Jim Eccleston has appeared on CNN, First Business Morning News, WCIU Chicago, and various radio talk shows and is frequently quoted in the press.
Attorneys and financial advisors nationwide select Jim Eccleston to educate them about securities and employment law. A few of Jim Eccleston's accomplishments include:
Likewise, Jim Eccleston has presented webinars on various subjects such as:
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The CFP Board of Directors has approved a $120 increase to the annual certification fee for CFP® professionals, raising the total to $575.
A retiree has filed a lawsuit accusing Charles Schwab & Co. and Hightower Advisors of financial elder abuse, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has suspended and fined a former advisor for what FINRA alleged were excessively risky investments that left clients exposed to significant losses.