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Dennis M. Kelleher
Co-Founder, President and CEO of Better Markets
GET TO KNOW US
An independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that fights for a financial system that serves society and supports the productive economy.
MISSION
We fight rule-by-rule, agency-by-agency, for a financial system that serves society and supports the productive economy, thereby creating economic opportunity, prosperity, and security for every American, which will rebuild and grow the middle class, reduce social, economic, and racial injustice, and revive the American Dream.
VISION
We envision an economy that works for everyone because the financial system expands economic opportunity and empowers hardworking families, small businesses, and local economies—not just the wealthy few. By shifting finance from wealth extraction to wealth creation, we challenge Wall Street’s dominance and push for policies that prioritize Main Street. Through fair competition, ethical governance, and regulatory action, we work to restore trust in financial institutions and regulatory system. Our goal is to ensure that economic policies serve the public, fostering accountability and long-term financial security for all.
VALUES
Better Markets was designed to be a uniquely powerful force to represent the American public in all stages of the economic and financial rulemaking and policymaking process. We bring the people’s voice and concerns into the power centers of Washington. We defend American democracy by opposing powerful special interests and forcing Americans’ representatives at the agencies, in Congress, the White House, and the executive branch to prioritize Main Street Interests.
Our Timeline and Impact
Better Markets has become the people’s voice in the power centers of Washington, D.C., fighting for greater economic security, opportunity and prosperity for all Americans—and in particular those impacted by the structural inequalities in our social, economic, financial and political systems. We’ve worked tirelessly to hold Wall Street banks and their powerful allies accountable while championing community banks and other financial firms that support the real economy. Learn more about our history and impact on our timeline.
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MEET OUR TEAM
Better Markets has a talented team of professionals who are experts in their respective fields. Together they advance Better Markets’ goals to protect and promote the economic security, opportunity and prosperity of the American people and make finance serve society by supporting the real economy, jobs and growth.
* No member of the BMAAB endorses or necessarily agrees with any of the activities, positions, or statements of Better Markets. No activities, positions, or statements of Better Markets should be attributed to any BMAAB member unless that member separately and specifically endorses that position. Similarly, Better Markets does not necessarily endorse or agree with any of the activities, positions, or statements of members of the BMAAB. The BMAAB has no involvement in or responsibility for the management or operations of Better Markets. Members of the BMAAB are volunteers.
What People Are Saying
“Dennis Kelleher and his team at Better Markets have consistently pushed for financial reform that will help protect the U.S. economy from another financial crash. They are strong partners in the fight to level the playing field for middle-class families and have been persistent fighters for the American people, their jobs, savings and retirements.”
“Better Markets has served as a valuable and important voice pushing for fairness in our financial system.”
“Dennis Kelleher over at Better Markets, a huge presence in Washington, DC. A nonprofit, of course, established to make finance and government serve society a little bit better.”
“Dennis Kelleher [is] one of the most powerful lobbyists on financial regulatory reform.”
“It's more important than ever that consumers and taxpayers have strong advocates like Dennis and Better Markets to stand up for ordinary Americans.”
“Kelleher, a former attorney at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, has become well-known for his critique of both Wall Street banks and regulators who he has often accused of failing to hold the banks accountable for wrongdoing.”
“Dennis is one of the most plugged in and important names here in Washington as the founder and leader of the investor advocacy group Better Markets. His views can not only drive fear into the heart of Wall Street, but they are also driving the conversation on Capitol Hill, especially on the most pressing topics concerning market abuse, risk and the integrity of the financial system.”
