Finseca CEO Calls for Holistic Financial Planning Access at Politico Economy Summit

Cadin warns current policy uncertainty highlights need for financial guidance for all Americans

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:30pm

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At Politico's Economy Summit, Finseca CEO Marc Cadin delivered remarks demonstrating how the current policy uncertainty highlights the need for holistic financial planning access. Cadin argued that in the face of a 'perfect storm' of economic challenges, every American deserves access to a financial plan and trusted advice, rather than relying on GoFundMe campaigns to deal with unexpected events.

Why it matters

Cadin's remarks come at a time of significant economic and policy volatility, with issues like record federal debt, Social Security insolvency, and AI disruption of the labor market creating an uncertain environment for many American families. He believes expanding access to comprehensive financial planning is essential to help people navigate these challenges.

The details

In his speech, Cadin compared the current economic conditions to a 'perfect storm' - a collision of powerful but distinct forces like record federal debt, Social Security insolvency, and AI disruption. He argued that in this environment, too many families are 'going through it without a map and without a guide.' Cadin's key ask was that policymakers, regulators, and industry treat access to holistic financial planning as a core part of the policy conversation, not an afterthought.

  • The Politico Economy Summit was held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

The players

Marc Cadin

CEO of Finseca, the national association representing financial security professionals.

Peter Navarro

White House Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing.

Mark Warner

U.S. Senator from Virginia (D).

Mike Flood

U.S. Representative from Nebraska (R).

Brian Fitzpatrick

U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania (R).

Tom Suozzi

U.S. Representative from New York (D).

Gary Cohn

Vice Chairman of IBM and Former Director of the National Economic Council.

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What they’re saying

“At the exact moment when the policy environment is getting more volatile, too many families are going through it without a map and without a guide.”

— Marc Cadin, CEO, Finseca

“My ask today is that we treat access to a holistic financial plan for all Americans as a core part of the policy conversation, not an afterthought!”

— Marc Cadin, CEO, Finseca

What’s next

Finseca and other industry groups will continue advocating for policies that expand access to comprehensive financial planning services for all Americans.

The takeaway

As economic and policy uncertainty grows, Cadin believes ensuring all Americans have access to trusted financial guidance and holistic planning should be a top priority for policymakers. Expanding this access could help families better navigate the 'perfect storm' of challenges they face.