The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put out a call for candidates to serve on the Investor Advisory Committee.
Established under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the committee was created to advise the SEC, protect investor interests, and promote the integrity of the securities marketplace. The committee members represent the interests of investors, are knowledgeable about investment issues, and have reputations for integrity.
“The Investor Advisory Committee and its diverse and talented members are key to ensuring a wide array of investor perspectives are represented in SEC policymaking,” SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said. “I look forward to working with the members of the Investor Advisory Committee to continue to uphold the SEC’s mission of providing transparent and fair markets for all investors.”
Specifically, the committee advises and consults with the SEC on regulatory priorities of the commission; issues relating to the regulation of securities products, trading strategies, fee structures, and the effectiveness of disclosure; initiatives to protect investor interests; and initiatives to promote investor confidence and the integrity of the securities marketplace.
Candidates for vacancies on the committee will be identified by a nominating committee composed of staff from across the SEC’s divisions and offices. The nominating committee is chaired by Robert Marchman, senior policy advisor for diversity and inclusion in the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion.
The public is encouraged to express their interest in serving on the committee. Those interested should promptly email a letter of interest to IAC-Candidates@sec.gov with applicable information about their relevant experience.