Tyler P. Hardman

Earlier in his career, Tyler worked in the Division as a securities examiner, where he investigated alleged securities violations, white collar crime, and complex financial fraud schemes; conducted witness and subject interviews; performed legal research and analysis; and utilized forensic accounting techniques to identify potential misconduct. He also regularly collaborated with state and federal agencies, including the Utah Attorney General’s Office, the FBI, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office on investigations and enforcement matters. Additionally, he conducted examinations and audits of broker-dealers and investment advisers to assess compliance with state and federal securities laws and FINRA regulations.

Tyler is also a member of the Spencer Fane Social Media Influencer Market Team, where he works with attorneys across multiple practices to address the compliance, regulatory, and risk management issues facing businesses in the digital marketplace. His involvement includes examining legal developments affecting social media platforms, influencer marketing, online advertising, consumer protection, and other areas where evolving technologies intersect with regulatory oversight and enforcement.

Tyler is notably bilingual in Portuguese and speaks Spanish with a professional working proficiency, allowing him to serve a more diverse client base.