Securities Enforcement. Corporate Investigations. Financial Regulation.
Independent analysis of the laws, regulations, investigations, and enforcement actions shaping modern financial markets.
BRAEDEN ANDERSON
Braeden is one of the top securities lawyers in the country and was recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the Financial Services Regulation Law and Securities Regulation categories. This honor is awarded to only the top 2% of attorneys in the United States and is based on a comprehensive peer-review survey.
Braeden helped lead Gesmer Updegrove to recognition in The Legal 500 United States for Corporate Investigations & White Collar Crime, Tier 3, and Finance: Fintech, Tier 4.
Braeden is active in the U.S. securities enforcement community through Securities Docket, where he has served on the 2025 and 2026 Advisory Boards and contributed video commentary through the Weekly Update.
Braeden was named the #1 United States author in FinTech in Mondaq’s Spring 2025 Thought Leadership Awards, reflecting the national reach and influence of his writing on fintech, securities regulation, and digital asset policy.
The Aftermath of PFAR’s Demise: Navigating Private Equity Compliance in a New Regulatory Landscape
The recent vacating of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Private Fund Adviser Rules (PFAR) by the Fifth Circuit Court has sent ripples through the private equity (PE) industry. What was initially viewed as a burdensome regulatory overhaul for PE firms is now seen as a moment of reprieve, but also a pivotal point that raises larger questions about the future of SEC oversight. While many private equity firms are breathing a sigh of relief, this regulatory pause is unlikely to signal the end of increased scrutiny from the SEC. In fact, firms may need to prepare for a more nuanced and evolving approach to compliance in the wake of PFAR’s collapse.
Understanding Conflicts of Interest in Artificial Intelligence: Video from SEC Chair Gary Gensler
On August 13, 2024, SEC Chair Gary Gensler released a video discussing the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in finance, particularly how it can introduce conflicts of interest that may impact investors. As AI becomes more integrated into financial services—from robo-advisors to brokerage applications—the potential for these conflicts to influence investment decisions and outcomes increases.