Robert Garrison
About Robert Garrison
Robert Garrison serves as an Associate Principal Analyst in Financial Markets at FINRA and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where he has worked since 2020 and 2021, respectively. He holds multiple degrees in Economics and Finance and has extensive experience in various financial and economic roles.
Current Role at FINRA
Robert Garrison serves as an Associate Principal Analyst in Financial Markets at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2020. In this role, he focuses on analyzing financial market trends and regulatory impacts. His work contributes to the oversight and improvement of market practices, ensuring compliance with established regulations. Garrison's expertise in financial analysis supports FINRA's mission to protect investors and maintain market integrity.
Current Position at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Since 2021, Robert Garrison has been employed as a Financial Economist at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In this capacity, he analyzes economic data and market conditions to inform regulatory decisions. His role involves assessing the implications of financial policies and practices on market stability and investor protection. Garrison's work at the SEC aligns with the agency's objectives to promote fair and efficient markets.
Educational Background
Robert Garrison has a diverse educational background in economics and finance. He earned an Associate's degree in Economics from Prince George's Community College, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. He then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Finance at the University of Maryland College Park from 2007 to 2009. Garrison further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Economics from The Johns Hopkins University between 2009 and 2011. This academic foundation supports his analytical work in financial markets.
Previous Work Experience
Robert Garrison has held several positions in the financial and economic sectors prior to his current roles. He worked as an Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics from 2013 to 2015. Following that, he served as a Financial Market Analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, he was a Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of Labor from 2007 to 2012. These roles provided him with extensive experience in economic analysis and financial market operations.