
Dionne Fajardo’s practice includes representation of broker-dealers, investment advisors and their associated persons in addressing the compliance challenges they face and developing strategies to implement effective solutions suitable for each client’s individual business operation. Her practice area also works with clients to successfully manage regulatory inquiries, examinations, and investigations by state and federal regulatory agencies and self-regulatory organizations from initial regulatory contact to resolution.
Dionne has a seventeen year career in the financial services industry with extensive experience covering many areas:
Regulatory Matters
FINRA 3012 Review
RIA Rule 206(4) Annual Review
Written Supervisory Procedures
Complaint Handling
Monitoring and Surveillance
Investigations
Advertising
Disclosure Requirements
FINRA Membership Agreements
Compliance Technology Implementation
Training and Continuing Education Programs
Past Experience
- Broker-Dealer & Registered Investment Advisor VP & Chief Compliance Officer 2006-2010
- Consultant to Broker-Dealers 2001-2006
- Broker Dealer AVP & Surveillance Manager 1995-2001
- Broker-Dealer and Investment Advisor AVP 1993-1995
Practice Areas
- Securities and Financial Services Consulting
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Conc. Int’l Law, Stetson University College of Law, 2006 (Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Team Member)
- B.A., International Business & Management, Emp. Chinese Studies, World College West
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