Andrea Seidt is a national leader in state securities regulation through her role with the North American Securities Administrators Association. Seidt has served as Commissioner of Securities since 2008. Prior to her appointment, she worked on investor and consumer protection litigation as Deputy Chief Counsel for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. She has also worked in private practice. Seidt received her undergraduate and law degrees from The Ohio State University.
If you need to take any action to maintain your license, permit, certificate or registration (“license”) between November 22, 2020 and April 1, 2021, H.B. 404 allows you to work with our agency to best accommodate your circumstances. Timely renewals are appreciated, but if you’re experiencing hardship due to the pandemic please contact us.
The Ohio Department of Commerce focuses on safeguarding Ohio’s citizens, and through the Division of Securities we help protect older Ohioans from elder financial abuse by regulating securities professionals and products. Read these tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of financial fraud.
The Ohio Division of Securities provides Investor Alerts to keep you inform about investment frauds, scams and other issues to help protect you and your money. Read our latest Alerts.
Ohio’s Department of Health ordered Ohioans to stay home except for essential activities, government functions, or essential businesses, including financial and insurance institutions. The order is in effect through April 6, 2020, unless rescinded or modified. Read the document outlining the essential financial and insurance institutions.
The 2020 Ohio Securities Conference was a success with more than 200 registered attendees. Visit our conference website for updates and additional materials provided by our speakers.