Former Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.) will lead the American Consumer & Investor Institute (ACII) as its chief executive officer.
ACII, launched in 2023, advocates for more consumer and investor access to financial markets and products, including in cryptocurrency, consumer banking and securities.
Luetkemeyer retired from Congress at the end of last year after eight terms in the House, sitting on the House Financial Service Committee for seven of those. He is also a previous vice chair of the House Small Business Committee.
Luetkemeyer said in a statement: “The past four years under the Biden Administration were a disaster for hardworking Americans who struggled to make ends meet, much less save and invest for their future. President Trump is fighting for their ability to once again live the American Dream — an opportunity establishment elites have fought to protect only for themselves. For too long, Washington advocacy groups have blown with the political winds. As ACII’s CEO, I am committed to fighting alongside the Trump Administration to advance policies that actually help real consumers and investors.”
He also praised President Trump’s appointment of Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary and Paul Atkins as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, saying they “understand that free markets, consumer and investor choice, and a pro-innovation approach are essential to empowering more Americans to take control of their financial futures.”
In addition, strategic communications adviser Katie Boyd will be president and policy director of ACII. Boyd said that Luetkemeyer’s “extensive knowledge of U.S. financial markets and steadfast commitment to expanding opportunity for every American will be a tremendous asset to ACII.”