Thomas M. Selman, CFA

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.