About the Authors

     

    James M. Punderson is a former brokerage firm executive, compliance officer and founder of three securities firms.  Drawing on 17 years experience in the securities industry, he has acted as a consultant to attorneys, investors and brokerage firms in handling customer disputes.  

    Charles M. O'Rourke is a securities attorney in private practice in Garden City, New York.   A 17-year veteran of the securities industry, he has handled thousands of securities disputes representing customers, individual stockbrokers and brokerage firms.   He has advised numerous brokerage firms on the establishment, maintenance, and enforcement of internal compliance procedures.