It is unjust for the government to restrict the public's rights to invest while allowing the wealthy and only those who pass a test to invest.
We should be tested on our competency of markets to prevent uninformed decision making that can alter our entire lives.
I should have the freedom to choose the public investments without going through any special process like passing a test !!
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Industry Governor (Large Firm Representative)Chairman Emeritus, Director, MML Investors Services, LLCGovernor Since 2024Committees: Executive Committee, Finance, Operations & Technology Committee (Chair), Regulatory Oversight CommitteeProfessional ExperienceChairman Emeritus, Director, MML Investors Services, LLC (2007 – Present)Head of MassMutual Financial Advisors (2007 – Present)Vice
Public investments should be available to everybody. I should not have to take a test or hire a broker or get a note from my mommie.
Guidance to Members Affected by Hurricane Sandy
I do NOT need a test to invest! It's my right to do as I wish. My decision should not be guided by no one except myself.
I am not a regulator and want to be able to invest as needed without tests and other restrictions. Inverse funds are a needed tool to balance risks