About the Foundation
Welcome to the NASAA Investor Protection and Education Foundation. We bring together research, education, and advocacy to strengthen investor protection, empower informed decision-making, and help prevent investment fraud.
Established in June 2025 with support from the Investor Protection Trust, the Foundation advances evidence-based securities regulation and develops practical tools and programs that enhance investor confidence and strengthen protections across North America.
More information about our initiatives, programs, opportunities for engagement, and how to support our mission will be available soon.
Mission, Vision and Core Values Statements
Mission Statement
- Dedicated to empowering and protecting investors and building trust through education, research and advocacy to foster a secure financial future for all.
Vision Statement
- To inspire a next‑generation financial marketplace where every investor thrives.
Core Values
- Integrity – Upholding the highest ethical standards to ensure trust and transparency.
- Empowerment – Equipping all investors with knowledge and tools for informed decisions.
- Advocacy – Championing effective securities regulation and programs that protect investors and promote fair investment markets
- Collaboration – Working with regulators, educators, and stakeholders to advance investor protection.
- Innovation – Embracing research-driven solutions to meet evolving market challenges.
- Accountability – Committing to evidence-based practices and measurable outcomes.
Inaugural Board of Directors
The Foundation is guided by a nine-member Board of Directors, whose collective experience, insights and passion are instrumental in the pursuit of evidence-based solutions to enhance investor protection and education.
- Marie Castetter, Securities Commissioner, Securities Division, Indiana Secretary of State
- Adam Craig, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Carol Martin Gatton Fellow, Gatton College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky
- Kenrick (Rick) Hancox, former Chief Executive Officer, New Brunswick Financial and Consumer Services Commission
- Judith Kozlowski, Judith Kozlowski Consulting, Senior Fellow at the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), and former Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Aging for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Bryan Lantagne, former Director, Massachusetts Securities Division
- Craig McCann, Ph.D., Principal, SLCG Economic Consulting, LLC
- Pamela McDonald, Director, Communications and Education, British Columbia Securities Commission
- Claire McHenry, Deputy Director, Securities Bureau, Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance
- Despoinoula (Noula) Zaharis, Assistant Commissioner of Securities/Director, Division of Securities and Charities, Georgia Office of the Secretary of State
