BRAEDEN ANDERSON
Hi, I’m Braeden. Welcome to Anderson Insights!
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I'm a partner at Gesmer Updegrove LLP, where I lead the Securities Regulatory and Enforcement and Digital Assets practice areas. I’ve served as Assistant General Counsel at Robinhood, practiced at Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley Austin, and represented clients in high-stakes matters before the SEC, DOJ, FINRA, and state regulators.
I've been recognized by U.S. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Financial Services and Securities Regulation, and listed in Marquis Who’s Who in America for contributions to law and public service.
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FINRA’s Landmark Action on Social Media Influencer Programs
In a significant development, FINRA has imposed an $850,000 fine on a financial services firm for violations related to its use of social media influencers. This marks the first enforcement action by FINRA concerning a firm's supervision of social media influencer activities.