Timothy Collins

Timothy Collins is a legal professional with extensive experience in securities regulation and compliance. Currently serving as Special Counsel in the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since February 2021, Timothy previously held the position of Attorney Adviser within the Division of Corporation Finance. Timothy's background includes leadership as Director at Raymond James Financial, where responsibilities encompassed Private Side Capital Markets Compliance. Additional experience spans roles within the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Georgia Secretary of State Securities Division, and the co-founding of a self-regulatory organization for independent investment advisers. Timothy holds a Master of Laws in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center and a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Alabama.