Mark Quinn is the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Cetera Financial Group, the corporate parent of a group of broker-dealers and investment advisors with more than 12,000 financial advisers in offices across the United States. In that role, he directs the government relations and public policy efforts and manages interactions with regulatory agencies on behalf of the firm.     
Mark has been engaged in the securities industry for more than 35 years.  Prior to joining Cetera, he served as General Counsel to two large companies providing wealth management services to retail investors. In those roles and in private law practice, he has focused on representation of broker-dealers, investment advisers, and financial professionals in arbitration, litigation, and regulatory matters. 
Mark is currently the Co-Chair of the Legal and Regulatory Policy Committee of the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives and Chair of the SIFMA State Regulation and Legislation Committee. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars on legal issues dealing with provision of financial and investment advice.  He holds a B.S. in Finance from Arizona State University, M.B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Denver, and is a member of the Colorado, New York, and Florida bars.