Securities attorneys for Regulatory Matters

 The securities attorneys at Eccleston Law can defend financial advisors against inquiries, investigations, and disciplinary actions initiated by FINRA, SEC, state securities and insurance regulators, and other professional organizations such as the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Board of Standards. Our team of securities attorneys at Eccleston Law have experience representing financial advisors before regulatory bodies such as the FINRA, SEC, and state securities regulators in New York, Chicago, Florida, and several other states nationwide. 

Regulatory Legal Defense Services

The securities attorneys at Eccleston Law offer regulatory legal defense services including:

Represent investment advisers during SEC and state regulatory examinations and assist in drafting responses to the SEC challenging alleged examination deficiencies.
Defend against CFP Board inquiries and disciplinary actions.
Assist in drafting responses to the SEC challenging alleged examination deficiencies.
Provide FINRA license suspension hearing defense and post-arbitration award proceedings and appeals.
Provide an annual review (audit) of policies and procedures.

The securities attorneys at Eccleston Law also practice a variety of other areas of securities for financial advisors including breakaway broker services, employment matters, strategic consulting and counseling, broker litigation and arbitration, whistleblower actions, and much more. If you need a securities attorney for SEC & FINRA legal matters, contact Eccleston Law to schedule a telephone conference.



 

 

 

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As a financial advisor with over 20 years of experience, I feel fortunate to call Jim my attorney and friend. He is a fantastic lawyer and trusted advisor. He is skilled in the matters necessary to do the job well. He uses his thoughtful approach and calm demeanor to achieve a positive outcome for the client. If you want to feel confident that nothing will be missed and that you will be represented in a highly professional manner, call Jim Eccleston.

Bill C. and Dan M.

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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

January 22, 2026
EC Zeroes In on Persistent Marketing Rule Failures With New Staff FAQs

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sharpened its scrutiny of investment adviser marketing practices, signaling continued frustration with recurring compliance failures despite years of guidance and enforcement. As reported by Financial Advisor News, new staff FAQs published in January follow a December risk alert that deta...

January 21, 2026
New Investor Losses as Yieldstreet Rebrands to Willow Wealth

Yieldstreet, now operating under the name Willow Wealth, continues to report significant losses to investor clients despite a high-profile rebrand.

January 20, 2026
SEC Charges Three Advisors in Alleged Sale of Unregistered Oil and Gas Securities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged three advisors and agents with selling millions of dollars in unregistered oil and gas securities to retail investors while failing to disclose conflicts of interest.