SEC Chairman Clayton Announces Events for Main Street Investors in Boston

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton announced today two events for Main Street investors to be held in Boston on Monday, July 8. First, Chairman Clayton will host a roundtable with Main Street investors as part of the SEC’s ongoing investor education efforts. The roundtable will focus on issues relevant to Main Street investors, such as understanding key differences between broker-dealers and investment advisers, and choosing whether to work with one of these types of financial professionals. Senior SEC staff are expected to join the Chairman at this event. Later that evening, Chairman Clayton will discuss the package of rules and interpretations adopted by the Commission on June 5, which were designed to enhance and clarify the standards of conduct applicable to broker-dealers and investment advisers, help retail investors better understand and compare the services offered and make an informed choice of the relationship best suited to their needs and circumstances, and foster greater…