Bartlett to step down at Financial Services Roundtable

Steve Bartlett will step down as president and CEO of the Financial Services Roundtable at the end of the year.

Bartlett played a big role in the battle over the Wall Street reform law, otherwise known as Dodd-Frank. After more than 12 years leading the business group, Bartlett, a former Republican House lawmaker from Texas, chose to step down in 2012 and announced his decision to the group's board of directors this week. 

Tom Wilson, chairman of the Financial Services Roundtable and chairman, president and CEO of Allstate Corp., said in a statement that Bartlett "always put his members first."

"Committed to advocating for the importance of our industry towards the economy, consumers, and local communities, Steve has always put his members first. The strength of the organization will enable us to continue to focus on leading change that ensures the financial markets support the economic recovery to create jobs and economic gains for our customers. His vigor and passion for the financial services industry will truly be missed by his board of directors, his members and his staff," Wilson said.

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