With decades of proven experience, Franklin I. Ogele has advised a wide range of clients—from startups and mid-sized companies to Fortune 500 corporations. His practice spans key areas of financial law, including capital markets, securities, and regulatory compliance, while also covering new frontiers such as blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation. He holds degrees in Accounting, Economics, and Law (SUNY Geneseo, 1982; Rutgers Law School, Newark, 1989) and is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and multiple federal district courts. Over his career, he has held leadership roles including FINRA Examiner, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at ABN Amro Securities and Santander Investment Securities. He also served as Partner in Broker-Dealer practices at recognized firms. His background includes regulatory representation before the SEC, FINRA, NYSE, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and state regulators, giving him deep expertise in litigation, regulatory registrations, and defense strategies
