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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.

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SEC Exam Priorities for 2025: What They Mean for Investment Advisers

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released its exam priorities for 2025, providing a roadmap for investment advisers to align their compliance programs with the regulator’s expectations. While the political transition under President Donald Trump may result in fewer enforcement actions than under the Biden administration, certain core priorities remain steadfast, regardless of the administration.

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