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John Lukanski

For over 25 years, John Lukanski has worked on a nationwide basis with his broker-dealer, investment adviser, and other wealth management clients to support their business needs and handle their challenging and complex matters. These matters have included internal investigations, regulatory investigations by the SEC, FINRA and state regulators, and litigation and FINRA arbitrations. He also has provided compliance and regulatory counseling to his clients, and helped his clients work through FINRA Rule 4530 and U4/U5 disclosure issues.

In addition, large financial institutions, such as deposit and commercial banks and trust companies, have sought John’s services in the courts, to defend their interests in high-stakes litigation. These matters have included defending allegations of fraud, fiduciary liability, breach of contract, and business-related torts. John also has handled many cases in both federal and state courts involving restrictive covenants.

On March 12, 2025, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued Regulatory Notice 25-04, seeking public comment on its initiative to modernize regulatory requirements for Members and Associated Persons.
Continue Reading With an Eye Toward Modernization, FINRA Requests Comment on Its Regulatory Requirements for Members and Associated Persons