Tom Selman

Tom Selman, CFA, is a prominent figure in the financial industry known for his extensive experience and leadership. He is the founder of Scopus Financial Group, which provides customized research and professional services to asset management companies, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and other clients.1 Before establishing Scopus Financial Group, Selman served as the Executive Vice President for Regulatory Policy and Legal Compliance Officer at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). During his tenure at FINRA, he oversaw departments such as Corporate Financing, Advertising Regulation, the Office of Financial Innovation, and the Corporate Office of the General Counsel.14

Selman joined FINRA in 1996 and retired in 2020 after 24 years of service.4 He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and has expertise in FINRA and SEC rules, Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI), Form CRS, and the 1940 Acts.2 His career path in financial regulation began serendipitously when he shifted from labor law to financial services regulation during a summer associate position at a law firm in the 1980s.3 Throughout his career, Selman has been recognized as a thought leader on regulatory topics within the financial industry.3