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J.S. Held Acquires Element Forensic Engineering, Expanding Insurance-Focused Capabilities for Mid-Market and Large Loss Property Claims Across Canada
Read MoreKamran Fotouhi has more than 25 years of experience advising financial services organizations on regulatory compliance, supervision, risk management, and operational controls. He works with broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, insurance companies, banks, and other financial institutions to address regulatory challenges, strengthen supervisory programs, and enhance compliance frameworks.
At J.S. Held, Kamran provides strategic regulatory and compliance consulting to financial services firms, focusing on risk management, supervisory programs, remediation initiatives, and regulatory compliance. He serves as an independent compliance consultant in SEC and FINRA settlements, leading engagements involving compliance enhancements, independent reviews, and regulatory reporting. He is also retained as an expert witness in litigation, arbitration, and enforcement matters involving broker-dealer and advisory operations, supervisory systems, sales practices, and industry standards.
Prior to joining J.S. Held, Kamran served as a Surveillance Director with FINRA, where he oversaw the regulatory supervision of approximately 265 broker-dealers and led examinations evaluating firms' financial condition, operational controls, supervisory systems, and sales practice compliance. He worked extensively with regulators and a broad range of financial institutions throughout his career.
Kamran holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance from San Diego State University.
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