The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it is seeking candidates for appointment as members of the SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee.
Established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the committee focuses on investor-related interests. It advises the SEC on regulatory priorities and various initiatives to help protect investors and promote the integrity of the U.S. securities markets. The committee is authorized by Congress to submit findings and recommendations to the SEC.
Candidates will be considered for open at-large membership positions on the committee, as well as a position as the member who represents the interests of senior citizens.
Members of the public interested in serving on the committee in either of the two capacities were asked to email a letter of interest to [email protected] with applicable information about their relevant experience.
The letter of interest should indicate whether the candidate wants to serve as one of the at-large committee members or the member representing the interests of senior citizens. The deadline for submitting the letter is March 15, 2025. Those who have previously applied for membership on the committee must re-apply to be considered.
“We look forward to receiving candidates who want to serve on the Investor Advisory Committee,” said SEC Acting Chairman Mark T. Uyeda. “Obtaining a variety of investor views helps the SEC to fulfill our mission on behalf of American issuers and investors.”
The SEC said the committee advises and consults with the commission on the following:
-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.
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