Cristina Martin Firvida to Conclude Tenure as Investor Advocate

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Cristina Martin Firvida, who has served as the Director of the Office of the Investor Advocate since January 2023, will conclude her tenure with the agency at the end of January 2026. As the Investor Advocate, Ms. Martin Firvida has led an office that was established by Congress to identify, analyze, and address the concerns of investors, providing them a voice and ensuring their needs are reflected in decisions made at the SEC and elsewhere in the federal government and securities industry. Under her leadership, the office conducted a significant research project to study registered index-linked annuities and investors’ understanding of these complex products, and advised the Commission on opportunities to improve disclosures for retirement investors.