EXCELLENCE. EXPERIENCE. EXECUTION.
BRAEDEN ANDERSON
Managing Partner
Braeden is a well trained securities enforcement and investigations lawyer with experience guiding Main Street and Wall Street firms through highly specialized disputes and "bet the company" investigations.
As a proud alumnus of Kirkland & Ellis and Sidley Austin in New York City and Washington, D.C., Braeden was part of several teams recognized with “Law Firm of the Year” honors by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for both Securities Regulation (2020), and Regulatory Enforcement (2021).
While financial regulatory matters are his bread-and-butter, Braeden routinely handles capital raising and corporate governance issues for start-ups, fin-techs, social networks, and token issuers. Braeden leads the firm’s business law practice with expertise that spans both traditional business sectors and emerging industries (A.I. and crypto). Braeden also handles sensitive employment matters and disputes involving senior executives, shareholders, and directors.
Prior to entering law practice, he played Division 1 college basketball for the Seton Hall Pirates, during which time his team won the Big East Conference Championship while he was attending law school.
CORE PRACTICE AREAS & SERVICES
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Securities Enforcement Defense
We represent and defend companies and individuals in connection with investigations brought by U.S. financial regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), state regulators, and self-regulatory organizations (SROs).
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White Collar & Federal Investigations
When the government initiates contact, it is essential to address their inquiries with utmost seriousness. We conduct thorough internal investigations for corporations, their officers, and their boards, focusing on complex issues such as potential violations of anti-corruption laws like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the False Claims Act, securities and trading laws, and other regulatory compliance matters.
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Regulatory Counseling & Compliance
We offer proactive regulatory counseling to public companies and financial institutions on a range of matters, including the Investment Advisers Act, Securities Exchange Act, Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), GDPR, AML, KYC, Bank Secrecy Act, ESG product disclosure, the USA PATRIOT Act, Dodd-Frank, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), FCPA, the Volcker Rule, and other related areas.
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Internal Investigations & Whistleblower Response
When an issue arises that requires an internal investigation, our team conducts thorough, discreet inquiries into potential regulatory breaches, violations of law, compliance issues, whistleblower claims, or other events that may trigger a disclosure or reporting obligation. Our approach is centered on uncovering the facts while ensuring legal compliance and protecting our clients’ interests throughout the investigative process.
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FinTech, Start-Ups & Crypto
In fast-evolving sectors, we offer specialized legal services to address their unique challenges. We guide clients through complex regulations, capital raising, tokenization, general corporate governance, and structuring issues, ensuring compliance federal and state laws.
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ANDERSON PRACTICAL GUIDES

Securities Enforcement Defense
Facing an SEC or FINRA investigation?
Has your company been contacted by the PCAOB, NYSE, or state regulators?
White Collar & Federal Investigations
Has the DOJ (FBI or USAO) initiated contact with your business or its officers?
Concerned about compliance with anti-corruption or whistleblower protection laws?
FinTech, Start-Ups & Crypto
Looking to raise capital for your start-up?
Limited legal budget? Need a fractional general counsel?
Want to launch a token or navigate crypto regulations?
Regulatory Counseling & Compliance
Have a thorny SEC or FINRA regulatory question?
Need guidance on disclosures, AML/KYC requirements, policies and procedures?
Internal Investigations & Whistleblower Response
Facing a whistleblower claim or compliance concern?
Need a thorough internal investigation to assess potential regulatory breaches or reporting obligations?
On July 1, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a comprehensive staff statement clarifying its views on disclosure obligations under the federal securities laws for issuers of crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs). While the products themselves represent novel financial structures—trust-based vehicles holding spot crypto or derivatives—the statement emphasizes continuity in legal obligations: crypto ETP issuers must adhere to well-established disclosure requirements under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.