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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LATEST NEWS AND ARTICLES

July 1, 2025
State Regulators Fine Five Major Broker-Dealers Nearly $10 Million for Excessive Commission Charges

A coalition of state securities regulators has ordered five broker-dealers — including Edward Jones, LPL Financial, RBC, Stifel, and TD Ameritrade — to pay almost $9.9 million in penalties for overcharging customers on small-value trades.

June 30, 2025
SEC Charges New Mexico Investment Advisor with Fee Fraud and Fiduciary Breaches

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has charged David A. Nagler and his firm, New Line Capital LLC, with defrauding clients through deceptive fee disclosures and undisclosed conflicts of interest.

 

June 27, 2025
FINRA Sanctions Advisor for Accepting $1 Million Inheritance from Client Without Firm Approval

FINRA has fined and suspended veteran advisor Kenneth J. Malm for accepting a $1 million inheritance from a client without receiving the necessary firm approval.