Brian Quintenz

At a glance

Brian Quintenz’s derivatives-policy experience includes an earlier CFTC commission appointment and investment-management work. His 2017 appointment and the separately withdrawn 2025 nominations should be read as distinct events.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• The CFTC records Quintenz’s August 15, 2017 swearing-in following Senate confirmation earlier that month. [1]
• Before that appointment, he founded Saeculum Capital Management and worked as a senior policy adviser to Representative Deborah Pryce. [1]

Role and nomination context

• The Agriculture Committee lists the 2025 chair and commissioner nominations as withdrawn on September 30, 2025. [2]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Brian Quintenz sworn in as commissioner, August 15, 2017

   Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Nominations — PN25-42 and PN25-43

   Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.