Issues & Advocacy

A Powerful Voice for Investment Advisers

As the leading voice for fiduciary investment advisers, the IAA, in collaboration with our members, advocates on key issues impacting advisers and their clients before lawmakers and regulators.

We actively shape the legislative and regulatory landscape by informing and guiding discussions and educating policymakers about the vital role our profession plays in supporting investors, the capital markets, and the broader economy.

Our policy priorities are developed with input from members of our policy committees. Below, we outline our current top priorities, with links to detailed position papers for each.

“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.”

— Official Washington Proverb

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Policy Priorities & Issue Areas

IAA Policy Priorities

Explore our comprehensive list of policy priorities, covering key topics that affect investment advisers across the country.

The Value of Fiduciary Advice

Fiduciary advice plays a critical role in helping investors save and invest effectively for their future.

Strong Retirement System, Sound Tax Policy

The U.S. retirement system, along with the workers and retirees it serves, is confronting significant challenges.

Effective, Modern Regulation

The IAA advocates for modernizing key regulatory areas under the Advisers Act to ensure they remain effective and relevant in today’s dynamic environment.

Supporting Small Businesses

Small businesses form the foundation of the fiduciary investment adviser profession.

Strategy Neutral Policy

Investors deserve access to a broad spectrum of investment strategies and products to help achieve their financial goals.

Programs & Initiatives

IAA Advocacy Council

In the face of increasing policy challenges, the IAA has expanded the scope and volume of our advocacy work. The IAA Advocacy Council, comprised of individuals at member firms, will help amplify the collective voice of investment advisers and advance the interests of their clients. The Council will also help shape programs and initiatives such as Adviser Advocacy Day, Contact Congress campaigns, and IAA government relations activity.

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IAA Comment Letters to Regulators

The IAA comments on every regulatory proposal significant to fiduciary investment advisers. Our comment letters and related statements are available online.

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IAA Adviser Advocacy Day

Our annual Adviser Advocacy Day offers advisory firm executives the opportunity to meet with their representatives to advocate for policies that promote and protect our ability to run our businesses and to serve our clients.

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Grassroots Support – Take Action Now

Advisory firm personnel can support the IAA’s legislative advocacy by using our online Take Action Now tool to easily and quickly email their federal representatives — using prewritten messages that can be customized to the sender’s liking.

Contact Congress

IAA’s Political Action Committee

Our voluntary, non-partisan IAA PAC plays an important role in the IAA’s efforts to promote advisers’ interests. More information is available online.

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