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David Beale is a member of the Corporate Practice in Greenberg Traurig's Chicago office. David concentrates his practice on fund formation and investment management. His experience includes preparation and review of private fund offering documents and related governmental filings, as well as researching regulatory matters under the Investment Adviser/Company Acts of 1940.

In addition, David has government and private sector experience. While in law school, David interned with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission in the Divisions of Investment Management, Examinations, and Enforcement. And before law school, he worked at TD Ameritrade, where he obtained Series 7 & 63 securities licenses.

On May 16, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission finalized amendments to Regulation S-P (the Amendments) that largely adopt the proposed amendments the SEC issued in 2023. As discussed in further detail below, the Amendments will require broker-dealers, investment companies, SEC-registered investment advisers, funding portals, and transfer agents registered with the SEC or other