Regulatory Investigations

Rasco Klock represents and defends securities industry firms and individuals in investigations and formal proceedings brought by the:

  • United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
  • State securities regulators

We understand that investigations may lead to the loss of a license, restitution, disgorgement of fees or commissions, and fines — or worse, referral to state or federal prosecutors who will bring criminal charges and seek criminal penalties. We work cooperatively with the companies employing, the individuals who are the subject of these proceedings, and have obtained full exoneration for our clients, as well as entered into negotiated settlements that permit the executives involved to continue working successfully in the securities industry.

Some representative matters our attorneys has handled include:

  • Successfully represented a retail broker at one of the five largest securities firms concerning the SEC’s “Squawk Box” investigation.
  • Successfully represented a hedge fund portfolio manager concerning an SEC investigation into mismarking sub-prime residential mortgage securities.
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