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Ten Minute Interview: SEC Enforcement for Family Offices

May 7, 2024

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Brian Lucareli, director of Foley Private Client Services (PCS) and co-chair of Foley’s Family Offices group, sits down with Bryan House, partner and member of our Securities Enforcement & Litigation group, for a 10-minute interview to discuss SEC enforcement for family offices. During the interview, Bryan explained who is subject to the Investment Advisers Act, and provided a real-life example of the SEC getting involved with a family office.

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Brian L. Lucareli
Bryan B. House

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Family Offices

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Estate Planning
Securities Enforcement & Litigation

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Family Office’s Ten Minute Interviews

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Brian L. Lucareli

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Milwaukee 414.297.4950

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Bryan B. House

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Milwaukee 414.297.5554

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