Receiving an 8210 inquiry from FINRA can be daunting for those in the financial industry. 8210 inquiries generally comprise of written responses and an on-the-record (OTR) interview. By virtue of your FINRA license, you're obligated to comply with the inquiry. Responding to an inquiry by yourself can make a bad situation worse. Securities laws and regulations are complex and it's extremely important to have experienced securities counsel represent you throughout the 8210 process.