Press Contact: Christine M. Niedermeier (202) 942-7040 MEDIA ADVISORY SEC Chairman to address investors' concerns, offer basic investment tips
SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt hosted a public investor education town meeting in Hamden, Connecticut, with Senators Dodd and Lieberman and Banking Commissioner Burke to promote financial literacy, with no fraud, charges, or enforcement actions described.
The SEC issued a media advisory for an Investors' Town Meeting in Hamden, Connecticut, led by Chairman Arthur Levitt and co-hosted by Senators Christopher J. Dodd and Joseph I. Lieberman and Banking Commissioner John P. Burke. The event, held at Quinnipiac College’s Athletic Center, was free and open to the public, featuring a morning speaking program and afternoon investment seminars aimed at improving investor understanding and protection. No allegations of fraud, financial penalties, or regulatory violations were mentioned—only educational outreach.
The SEC released a media advisory announcing an Investors' Town Meeting in Hamden, Connecticut, on April 14, led by Chairman Arthur Levitt and co-hosted by U.S. Senators Christopher J. Dodd and Joseph I. Lieberman along with Connecticut Banking Commissioner John P. Burke. The event took place at the Quinnipiac College Athletic Center and was free to the public, drawing an expected audience of over 900 attendees. Activities included a registration and education display from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., followed by a speaking program and Q&A from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., and investor seminars from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Chairman Levitt emphasized the importance of empowering investors to understand and protect their investments as market participation grew. Press interviews were available between 8:25 and 8:45 a.m. in the Lender School of Business Center. Copies of Levitt’s speech were accessible via phone, underscoring the event’s focus on transparency and public education. No fraud, misconduct, legal charges, or financial penalties were referenced—this was purely an educational and outreach initiative by the SEC.
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- Arthur Levitt will hold Investors' Town Meeting in Hamden, Connecticut on April 14
- Investors' Town Meeting is co-hosted by Christopher J. Dodd and Joseph I. Lieberman and John P. Burke
- Christopher J. Dodd is Connecticut U.S. Senator
- Joseph I. Lieberman is Connecticut U.S. Senator
- John P. Burke is Connecticut Banking Commissioner
- Investors' Town Meeting will be held at Quinnipiac College Athletic Center, 275 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT
- Investors' Town Meeting is expected to draw over 900 audience members
- Arthur Levitt said SEC is trying to teach the public how to better invest and protect itself
- Arthur Levitt will be available to meet with members of the press between 8:25 a.m. and 8:45 a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 97-31 Press Contact: Christine M. Niedermeier (202) 942-7040 MEDIA ADVISORY SEC Chairman to address investors' concerns, offer basic investment tips Washington, D.C., April 10 -- SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt will hold an Investors' Town Meeting in Hamden, Connecticut on Monday, April 14. The meeting is being co- hosted by Connecticut U.S. Senators Christopher J. Dodd and Joseph I. Lieberman, and Connecticut Banking Commissioner John P. Burke. The Town Meeting, followed by investment seminars, will be held at the Quinnipiac College Athletic Center, 275 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT. Free to the public, the Town Meeting is expected to draw an audience of over 900. The schedule of events is, as follows: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Registration and Investor Education Displays 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Speaking program and audience Q&A 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Investor Seminars In describing the importance of this event, Chairman Levitt said: "As more investors begin to invest in the markets, they must be capable of reviewing and understanding their investments. We at the SEC are trying to teach the public how to better invest, and thus, better protect itself." Interview Opportunity: Chairman Levitt, Senators Dodd and Lieberman, and Commissioner Burke will be available to meet with members of the press between 8:25 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. in room 108 of the Lender School of Business Center, which is next door to the Athletic Center. Copies of Chairman Levitt's speech can be obtained on Monday by calling (202) 942-0020. # # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 97-31 Press Contact: Christine M. Niedermeier (202) 942-7040 MEDIA ADVISORY SEC Chairman to address investors' concerns, offer basic investment tips Washington, D.C., April 10 -- SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt will hold an Investors' Town Meeting in Hamden, Connecticut on Monday, April 14. The meeting is being co- hosted by Connecticut U.S. Senators Christopher J. Dodd and Joseph I. Lieberman, and Connecticut Banking Commissioner John P. Burke. The Town Meeting, followed by investment seminars, will be held at the Quinnipiac College Athletic Center, 275 Mt. Carmel Avenue, Hamden, CT. Free to the public, the Town Meeting is expected to draw an audience of over 900. The schedule of events is, as follows: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.: Registration and Investor Education Displays 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Speaking program and audience Q&A 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Investor Seminars In describing the importance of this event, Chairman Levitt said: "As more investors begin to invest in the markets, they must be capable of reviewing and understanding their investments. We at the SEC are trying to teach the public how to better invest, and thus, better protect itself." Interview Opportunity: Chairman Levitt, Senators Dodd and Lieberman, and Commissioner Burke will be available to meet with members of the press between 8:25 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. in room 108 of the Lender School of Business Center, which is next door to the Athletic Center. Copies of Chairman Levitt's speech can be obtained on Monday by calling (202) 942-0020. # # #