Investment Adviser Regulatory Counsel (SEC & State)

Jacko Law Group provides thorough regulatory guidance for Investment Advisers on a variety of issues, offering expert advice on matters related to both the SEC and state regulations.

Preparation For SEC, State & FINRA Examinations

Preparing for and responding to regulatory exams by the SEC, FINRA or the state can be overwhelming. Jacko Law Group, PC (“JLG”) has established a Quick Response Team (QRT) that has extensive experience in handling regulatory examinations and can assist you with:

  • Guidance on what to expect and how to prepare for the onsite examination
  • Mock interviews with—and training of—personnel
  • Liaising with regulators on complex issues, document requests, and production
  • Review of books and records prior to submission
  • Representation before and during the onsite examination
  • Responding to regulatory deficiency letters

Timely & Effective Responses to Official Inquiries

Response to inquiries from the SEC, FINRA, or other regulatory bodies must be prompt, carefully considered. Responses must be accurate and address each issue or deficiency, particularly if allegations of securities law violations exist. At JLG, we understand our clients and know their businesses. This enables us to provide prompt, effective responses in regulatory exams and during regulatory inquiries at both the state and federal level. Having extensive experience in responding to SEC, FINRA and states, JLG is prepared to respond to any number of issues or claims, including:

  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Account churning
  • Unauthorized trading
  • Unsuitable investments
  • Insider trading
  • Failure to adequately supervise
  • Improper or inadequate disclosures
  • Failure to conduct adequate due diligence
  • Regulation S-P and Cyber breaches
  • Improper registration
  • Market manipulation
  • Failure to adequately advise clients of investment risks
  • Improper sales practices
  • Expungement of customer complaints or inaccurate disclosures

Effective Enforcement Counsel by Your Side

It is our hope that a regulatory exam or inquiry will not lead to enforcement. However, if this happens, it is essential to have counsel experienced in SEC, FINRA and state regulatory matters by your side. Our lawyers are ready to provide you with guidance on how to proceed, whether by negotiating a settlement, or going forth with an administrative proceeding.

JLG provides time-sensitive, effective regulatory responses on behalf of broker-dealers, investment advisers, hedge fund managers, and other financial and securities industry clients doing business in the United States.