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    Jeffrey A. Lang

    Shareholder

    Jeffrey Lang is a member of Stark & Stark’s Investment Management & Securities Group. Mr. Lang has over 30 years of regulatory and compliance experience, including SEC, FINRA, and global corporate compliance expertise.

    Mr. Lang has served as a Chief Compliance Officer with both large institutional and start-up registered investment advisers. Mr. Lang concentrates his practice on all facets of Investment Adviser and Broker-Dealer compliance, managed accounts, oversight of business practices and supervision, and risk assessments. He also has extensive experience in managing SEC, FINRA, and state regulatory examinations.

    He has obtained both Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional designations. Mr. Lang has also completed the Certified Regulatory and Compliance Professional program offered by the FINRA Institute at Wharton.

    Mr. Lang has held the Series 7, 9, 10, 24, 63 and 65 FINRA securities licenses.

    Bar/Court Admissions

    • New Jersey 
    • Connecticut

    Education

    • Diploma in Financial Planning Program, Boston University, 2003
    • J.D., Syracuse University College of Law, 1989, Moot Court Board
    • B.S., Finance, The University of Connecticut, 1986

    Thought Leadership

    • Quoted, RIA Aggregators’ Fee Schedules Come Under Scrutiny by SEC. Citywire. March 26, 2026.
    • Presenter, The ADV Trap: Common Mistakes That Could Cost You—And How to Avoid Them. RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference. December 4, 2025.
    • Presenter, Tech Trends: Bitcoin, AI, & Electronic Communication. RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference. December 4, 2025.
    • Presenter, Compliance & Legal Issues Surrounding Your Tech Stack. Bob Veres’ Insider Forum. September 23, 2025.
    • Presenter, Promoting Your RIA Compliantly Under the SEC Marketing Rule Using Rankings, Testimonials, and Endorsements. Kitces IAR Ethics CE Day 2025. August 28, 2025.
    • Presenter, Basic Blocking and Tackling: The RIA Playbook for Daily, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Compliance Tasks. RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference. September 24, 2024.
    • Presenter, From Compliance to Creativity: Balancing Marketing Rule Compliance and Innovative Marketing. RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference. September 24, 2024.
    • Presenter, State of the RIA Regulatory Landscape. RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference. November 9, 2023.
    • Presenter, Compliance and Disclosures: Highlighting the Importance of Properly Drafted ADV, Agreements, and Policies. RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference. November 9, 2023.
    • Presenter, Preparing for Your DOL Rollover Audit. RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference. June 1, 2023.
    • Presenter, Compliance Battle Plan and Successfully Navigating Your Next Regulatory Exam: Achieving Compliance & Managing Risk. RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference. June 1, 2023.
    • Presenter, Five Critical Compliance Areas. National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) Webinar. February 16, 2023.
    • Presenter, Protect Your Investment Advisory Business From a Cyber Security Attack. Lunch & Learn Seminar. December 8, 2022.
    • Presenter, Top Regulatory Updates So You Can Sleep At Night. National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Webinar. September 8, 2022.
    • Quoted, SEC Cautions Advisers Against ‘Extraneous’ Use of Term ‘Fiduciary’. National Association of Plan Advisors. April 15, 2022.
    • Presenter, Fall Compliance Clean-Up. Stark & Stark Webinar. October 14, 2021.

    Professional Organizations

    • New Jersey Bar Association
    • Connecticut Bar Association
    • Town of Mansfield – Massachusetts Finance Committee, 2000-2003

    Community Organizations

    • Lawrence Historical Society Trustee and Board Member, 2022 – Present
    • Lawrence NJ Trails & Open Space Committee, 2014 – Present
    • EASEL Animal Rescue League; Board member, 2018 – Present
    Business & Commercial Law Blog
    October 1, 2026
    On September 14, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) issued a Risk Alert highlighting observations from its...
    Business & Commercial Law Blog
    April 22, 2026
    Cybercrimes continue to target vulnerable companies globally, and advisers are now in the crosshairs. Recent interviews with cybersecurity...
    Podcast
    October 2, 2026
    As year-end approaches, investment advisors and financial institutions may take time to review the organization, documentation, and operation of...
    Podcast
    June 10, 2026
    Vendor due diligence has become a core expectation for registered investment advisers, particularly where third-party providers touch client personal...
    Podcast
    May 6, 2026
    Registered investment advisers are facing heightened scrutiny around cybersecurity, client data protection, and fraud prevention as new Regulation SP...
    Podcast
    April 27, 2026
    Registered investment advisers are operating in an environment where SEC exams, enforcement priorities, and technology risks continue to evolve. At...
    Podcast
    March 30, 2026
    SEC examinations often focus on how registered investment advisors design, implement, and document their compliance programs. In this episode of...

    Firm Highlights

    Bruce H. Stern, Esq. Secures $5.5 Million Settlement for Traumatic Brain Injury Victim

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    “Best Law Firms” 2027 List Issued by Best Lawyers Recognizes Stark & Stark PC

    We are proud to announce that the firm has been included in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms®” list, earning 11 regional...

    Bruce H. Stern, Esq. Secures $950,000 Settlement for Traumatic Brain Injury Client

    Stark & Stark is pleased to announce that Shareholder Bruce H. Stern, Esq., Certified Civil Trial Attorney and member of the firm's Accident...

    Evan J. Lide, Esq. Secures $2.15 Million Wrongful Death Settlement

    Stark & Stark is pleased to announce that Shareholder Evan J. Lide, Esq. recently secured a $2,150,000 settlement on behalf of the family of a...

    Evan J. Lide, Esq. and J. Robert Bratman, Esq. Secure $1,250,000 Settlement for Injured Bicyclist Hit by Commercial Vehicle

    Stark & Stark is pleased to announce that Shareholders Evan J. Lide, Esq. and J. Robert Bratman, Esq., both Certified Civil Trial Attorneys and...

    Stark & Stark Attorneys Recognized as New Jersey “Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars” in 2027

    Stark & Stark is pleased to announce that 16 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the list of 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers,...

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    If someone you love is living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, you already know how much the small moments matter. How you greet them,...

    Stark & Stark’s Chinsu Shajan, Esq. Receives Mercer County Bar Association Rising Leader Award

    Stark & Stark is proud to announce that Chinsu Shajan, Esq., a Shareholder in the Firm’s Accident & Personal Injury Group, was honored by...

    Michael H. Foster, Esq. and Stephen M. Di Stefano, Esq. Secure $5.5 Million Settlement for Victim of Motor Vehicle Crash

    Stark & Stark is pleased to announce that Michael H. Foster, Esq. and Stephen M. Di Stefano, Esq., both Certified Civil Trial Attorneys and...

    Stark & Stark Welcomes Nicholas Giaquinto

    Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Nicholas Giaquinto as a Law Clerk in the firm’s Banking & Financial Services Group and Commercial...

    Stark & Stark Welcomes New Associate Michael Diaz, Esq.

    Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Michael Diaz, Esq. as a new Associate in the firm's Accident & Personal Injury Group.  Before joining...

    Stark & Stark Welcomes New Associate Alex Miller, Esq.

    Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Alex Miller, Esq. as a new Associate in the firm's Accident & Personal Injury Group, where he will...