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Thomas M. Selman, CFA

Founder, Scopus Financial Group

Silver Spring, MD40 years+ years experience
Financial Services Compliance and Broker-Dealer Regulatory Practices Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Thomas M. Selman, CFA is a regulatory compliance and financial innovation expert specializing in broker-dealer supervision and investment adviser regulation. With a career spanning regulatory leadership at FINRA and founding Scopus Financial Group, he brings a nuanced understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks to litigation work. His work centers on investigating regulatory breaches, assessing compliance with financial standards, and evaluating whether industry practices align with legal mandates.

Mr. Selman has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving securities and investments, financial planning, and white-collar crime cases. His J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law, along with his CFA Charter and CBDA from the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of regulatory compliance and responsibility in disputes involving financial innovation and securities regulation.

Work Experience

Thomas M. Selman is the Founder at Scopus Financial Group since 2020. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Regulatory Policy, Legal Compliance Officer at FINRA from 1996 to 2020, and held positions at the Investment Company Institute, Securities and Exchange Commission, European Commission, and Haynes and Boone. His career spans over 40 years.

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Thomas M. Selman provides expert regulatory and compliance testimony in financial services.

Best Use Cases

  • 1expert testimony in SEC and FINRA cases
  • 2regulatory compliance consulting for broker-dealers
  • 3advisory roles in financial innovation

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Education

  • J.D.

    University of Texas School of Law · 1983

  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics; History

    Rice University · 1980

Licenses

  • CFA charter
  • CBDA from the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals
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