Experience

Counseling Client Regarding Regulation Best Interest Remediation

Advising broker-dealer in connection with strategic review of Regulation Best Interest program, with a focus on Regulation Best Interest’s Care Obligation.

Counseling Clients Regarding State ESG Disclosure Rules

Advising broker-dealers in states that have finalized or are considering adopting ESG disclosure – and at times notification – rules.

SEC Enforcement Investigation Concerning 12b-1 Fees

Represented SEC-registered investment adviser in an investigation led by the SEC's Asset Management Unit into the adviser's 12b-1 fees, transaction fees and related fees practices. Counseled client regarding settlement and related undertakings.

SEC Enforcement Investigation of Private Equity Fund Manager

Represented SEC-registered investment adviser to private equity funds in an investigation led by the SEC's New York office in the adviser's valuation practices.

SEC Enforcement Investigation of Portfolio Manager

Represented SEC-registered investment adviser sponsoring alternative investments in an investigation led by the SEC's Atlanta office. 

SEC Enforcement Investigation Concerning Regulation Best Interest Compliance

Representing several broker-dealers and registered representatives in Regulation Best Interest investigations led by SEC Chicago office and SEC Head Office in Washington, D.C.

Provide Counsel Regarding Range of SEC Examinations Matters to Investment Advisers

Regularly represent SEC-registered investment advisers in connection with regulatory examinations addressing conflicts of interest and disclosure, advertising and marketing practices, and internal controls. Represented several SEC-registered investment advisers that did not lead to referrals to Enforcement Division.

Provided Counsel Regarding SEC Custody Rule Matters in Connection with SEC Examinations

Represented several SEC-registered investment advisers in examinations focused on the SEC Custody Rule (currently Rule 206(4)-2), including advising on how to restructure related person custodian relationships. None of these examination matters were referred to Enforcement Division for further investigation into Custody Rule practices.

Counseled Client in Post-SEC Settlement Undertakings

Advised parent company of several affiliated investment advisers in connection with undertakings after SEC settlement and in conjunction with follow-up exemptive order.

Prepare Clients for SEC and FINRA Examinations

Collaborate with compliance consulting firms to conduct mock examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisers under attorney-client privilege in anticipation of SEC and FINRA examinations.

Counseled Client Regarding Conflicts of Interest

Advised SEC-registered investment adviser in connection with risk assessment of conflicts of interest identification and evaluation process, including elimination, mitigation and disclosure of conflicts.

Conducted Review and Analysis of State IAR Registrations

Advised SEC-registered investment adviser regarding strategic review of state investment advisory representative (IAR) registrations.

Counsel Regarding SEC Marketing Rule Implementation, Updating Marketing Rule Programs

Advised SEC-registered investment advisers in connection with implementation of SEC Marketing Rule, including with regard to presenting performance and building new testimonial/endorsement/referral programs. Counseling investment advisers on a regular basis on matters regarding hypothetical performance specifically and performance presentation more generally.

Counseled Client in Standards of Care Analysis

Advised dually registered investment adviser and broker-dealer in strategic review of business lines as part of Regulation Best Interest implementation and enhancements to Advisers Act compliance. Also advised client on intersection of Regulation Best Interest, ERISA prohibited transactions exemptions, and state fiduciary regulations.

Advised Clients in Regulation Best Interest Implementation

Advised several broker-dealers regarding implementation of Regulation Best Interest, including analysis of conflicts of interest, disclosures and internal controls, with a focus on compensation practices.

Multistate Notice Filing Remediation

Advised private securities issuer regarding remediation for notice filings to state securities regulators.

Advised Global Bank in Cloud Storage Transition

Advised global bank regarding SEC and FINRA regulatory obligations in connection with multi-country transition of records to cloud storage and also coordinated U.S. team providing securities, banking and mortgage advice for transition to cloud storage.

Structured Relationships Between Multiple Advisers

Counseled several offshore financial services companies regarding optimal structuring of co-advisory, sub-advisory or consultative relationships between offshore parent and U.S. onshore operations, including U.S. registered and exempt investment adviser subsidiaries.

Advised Real Estate Fund Regarding Regulatory Obligations

Advised real estate fund on regulatory compliance matters under the Advisers Act, including registration eligibility and regulatory requirements once registered.

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Edwardsville, IL
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Kansas City, MO
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Miami, FL
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St. Louis, MO
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