Jun. 21, 2018
Jun 21, 2018 Securities and Exchange Commission To the and Exchange Commission, I have worked my entire life and saved faithfully. I think I have chosen a reliable company to manage my assets, but how am I to know? I was so pleased when the new SEC rule was put into effect. But now, what can I expect? I am extremely concerned for those who put money into a retirement account and have low literacy or trust someone from their community or church and don't know the questions to ask of that person. So please, consider the following: Millions of Americans like me are counting on our IRAs, 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for a secure financial future and we've worked hard to build and grow our savings. We should be able to trust our financial 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. Hidden fees and bad advice costs Americans billions of dollars every year, and we deserve better. Close this loophole and ensure a higher standard than the currently 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. 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. Sincerely, Ms. Bonnie Cardwell