Better Markets
Better Markets (bettermarkets.org) is a nonprofit advocacy organization that promotes financial regulation in the public interest. It has been an active advocate for market structure reform, PFOF restrictions, and strong SEC enforcement. Better Markets files public comment letters on proposed regulations and provides analysis of regulatory proposals.
Consumer Federation of America
The Consumer Federation of America (consumerfed.org) advocates for consumer interests across many industries, including financial services. Its financial services team has engaged on PFOF, broker fiduciary standards, and other retail investor protection issues.
Public Investors Advocate Bar Association
PIABA (piaba.org) is a bar association of attorneys who represent public investors in securities arbitration and litigation. PIABA advocates for investor protection in the FINRA arbitration system and regulatory proceedings. It maintains a directory of securities attorneys who represent investors.
Investor Advocate at the SEC
The SEC has an independent Investor Advocate whose office represents retail investor interests within the SEC's regulatory processes. The Investor Advocate publishes an annual report, file amicus briefs in securities cases, and provides a voice for individual investors within the federal regulatory process.