Broker-Dealers, Investment Advisers and Commodities Firms


Day Pitney provides a full range of legal services to broker-dealers, investment advisers, and commodities firms, including advice, assistance and representation concerning:

  • Organizational Structure and Formation
  • SEC and CFTC Registration and Exemptions
  • FINRA and NFA Membership
  • Exchange Memberships
  • State Registration
  • SRO and State Licensing of Associated and Affiliated Persons
  • Compliance with the Securities and Commodities Laws
  • Compliance with SRO Rules
  • Customer Documentation
  • Clearing Arrangements
  • Custody Arrangements
  • Prime Brokerage Arrangements
  • Technology Licensing
  • Anti-Money Laundering Programs
  • Advertising/Performance
  • Regulatory Reporting
  • Electronic Recordkeeping and Review
  • Public Offerings and Private Placements
  • Hedge Funds
  • Employment and Compensation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation
  • Regulatory Examinations, Inquiries, Investigations and Enforcement Actions
  • Special Consulting and Audit Projects