Jun. 20, 2018
Jun 20, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission To the and Exchange Commission, My warm greetings to the reader of this open message to the SEC. I understand that the SEC is in the review process for new rules relating to the accountability and fiduciary responsibility of financial planners. Previous effort to increase both in protection of people like me did not bear fruit; instead allowing these professionals to place their interests above those of their clients. The current review is one more chance to close the gaps. We should be able to trust our financial planners /advisers to put our interests first. But loopholes in the current law make it easy for many advisers to take advantage of hard-working Americans and line their own pockets with our retirement savings. I'm counting on you to make a stronger rule that closes the loophole. Americans who've worked hard to save for retirement deserve peace of mind about their financial security. Please find a fair and equitable means that protects families and retirees; these means are not currently in the proposed rule. Hold anyone who gives financial advice genuinely accountable for helping everyday Americans choose the best investments for us, our families, and our future. We don't need or want a standard that just makes our brokers and bankers richer. Sincerely, Mr. Douglas Manning