Industry Governor (Large Firm Representative)Chief Operating Officer, Raymond James Financial Governor Since 2023Committees: Conflicts Committee (Chair), Executive Committee (Chair), Finance, Operations & Technology Committee (Chair), Regulatory Policy Committee (ex officio)Professional ExperienceRaymond James Financial Chief Operating Officer (2024 – present)President
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I lodge my comment on FINRA Regulatory Notice #22-08 opposing the proposed action by FINRA. Investors have legitimate risk management reasons for investing in leveraged and inverse funds as part of their retirement or other plans. Personally, I use these funds to mitigate the risk in my bond portfolios to interest rate increases that negatively impact these fixed income valuations. I understand
Here are my opinion:
1) Hurts Investors: It could potentially deny me the freedom to choose investments that could
help me achieve long-term financial security.
2) Is Arbitrary and Unworkable: FINRAs definition of complex products is so broad, arbitrary and vague that it could ensnare a vast number of commonly used public securities. Tests or criteria to determine investor understanding are
Cryptocurrency does not need to be stifled by government regulations while it's in it's infancy. It needs time and space to grow into what it can be. We all know that big banks influence Government with donations and they're stranglehold on the world is threatened by this new tech on the people's hands, which they absolutely do not want as it threatens their power and control
I have read that you are considering a new rule to impose substantial restrictions on investors being able to invest in certain types of investments which are considered "complex products," such as inverse and leveraged funds--and I'm opposed to such a proposal. Such funds offer opportunities to investors, especially small investors who are not wealthy, to survive turbulent markets
While Americans as a whole are feeling less financial stress, making ends meet remains a daily struggle for women, millennials, African-Americans, Hispanics and those without a high school education, according to the NFCS, one of the largest and most comprehensive financial capability studies in the United States. The study measures four key components of financial capability—making ends meet,
Sec. 4.4 Except as otherwise provided by law, these By-Laws, or the Delegation Plan, Directors of FINRA Regulation shall be elected each year at the annual meeting of the stockholder, or at a special meeting called for such purpose in lieu of the annual meeting. If the annual election of Directors is not held on the date designated therefor, the Directors shall cause such election to
(a) Application of FINRA Rule 9000 Series (Code of Procedure) to Funding PortalsExcept for the FINRA Rule 9520 Series, FINRA Rule 9557, FINRA Rule 9561, and the FINRA Rule 9700 Series, all funding portal members shall be subject to the FINRA Rule 9000 Series, unless the context requires otherwise, provided, however, that:(1) the term "member" as used in the FINRA Rule 9000 Series shall
Lisa Horrigan is Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff for FINRA Market Regulation and Transparency Services (MRTS). Ms. Horrigan oversees a broad range of operational, regulatory and business planning activities for MRTS. She also advises and provides strategic support and direction to the Executive Vice President and senior leadership team to further enhance the department’s regulatory
