Peter Gonzalez
About Peter Gonzalez
Peter Gonzalez serves as a Senior Principal Investigator for Crypto Assets at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he has worked since 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a Master of Science in Finance from Florida International University, and has extensive experience in regulatory roles within FINRA since 2005.
Current Role at FINRA
Peter Gonzalez serves as the Senior Principal Investigator for Crypto Assets at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he focuses on the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency and digital assets, contributing to the development of policies and practices that ensure compliance and protect investors.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Before his current role, Peter Gonzalez accumulated extensive experience at FINRA. He worked as an Examination Manager in Member Regulation from 2011 to 2015. Following this, he served as Principal Examiner in the Anti-Money Laundering Investigative Unit from 2015 to 2021, and as Principal Examiner in Member Regulation from 2005 to 2011. His roles involved overseeing compliance and regulatory examinations, enhancing the integrity of the financial markets.
Education and Expertise
Peter Gonzalez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Florida International University School of Journalism and Mass Communication. He also earned a Master of Science in Finance from Florida International University - College of Business. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in regulatory practices and financial compliance.
Role at FINRA Investor Education Foundation
From 2021 to 2023, Peter Gonzalez worked as Program Manager of Investor Education Community Outreach at the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. In this capacity, he managed initiatives aimed at enhancing investor education and outreach, focusing on improving financial literacy among various communities.