Investors who take time to get the facts are more likely to achieve financial security, and they are better able to protect themselves against potential fraud and abuse. Gruenes, whose office oversees securities regulation in Minnesota, said the town meeting will benefit experienced investors and those looking to get into the market for the first time. Other town meeting speakers will include U.S. Representatives Jim Ramstad and Bruce Vento, both members of the House committee that oversees federal securities regulation. The Twin Cities Investors' Town Meeting is the 26th of a national series to promote public understanding of the securities markets and awareness of the risks and rewards of investing. The town meeting format also enables securities officials to hear directly from investors on how government can better serve the fast-growing investing public.
Admission is free, but reservations are recommended because seating is limited.
For more information about the Twin Cities Investors' Town Meeting, including the seminar schedule, visit the SEC web site at or the Minnesota Department of Commerce web site at .