FINRA Investor Education Foundation

FINRA is an independent, not-for-profit regulator authorized by Congress to oversee the broker-dealer industry. The FINRA Investor Education Foundation develops and distributes tools and resources to help investors make informed financial decisions and avoid financial fraud. One such tool is FINRA BrokerCheck, a free tool to research the background and experience of investment professionals. FINRA and the FINRA Foundation do not sell investment products, promote products or firms, or offer specific investment advice.

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Smart Investing in Today's Environment

01/14/2021

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Women on Wealth Panel

02/17/2020

Money is a really important subject that nobody ever wants to talk about. But if you're ever going t...

Duration: 42:53

How Women Outshine Men at Investing, Family, & Unity

02/14/2019

Duration: 17:31

How Women Outshine Men at Investing, Family, & Unity

09/01/2017

Duration: 16:13

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1735 K Street NW

Washington DC, 20006

Call Us: 202-728-6964

Email Us: investoreducation@finra.org
Visit Us: www.FINRA.org

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Christine Kieffer

Robert Mascio

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FINRA Tools and Resources for Investors

Use FINRA Investor Insights, articles, BrokerCheck, and other resources to build knowledge and avoid problems such as the latest frauds, which all too often are perpetrated by people outside FINRA's jurisdiction.

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Fighting Fraud 101: Smart Tips for Investors

The truth is, we all need to protect our money from fraud. You can help protect your family and friends by recognizing how investment fraudsters operate and by reporting suspicious sales pitches and actual scams.

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How to Find and Work with an Investment Professional

If you are thinking about contacting an investment professional, or one has recently contacted you, know the steps to take and the questions to ask before you invest.

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Legitimate Avenues for Recovery of Investment Losses

It can be difficult to recover assets lost to fraud or other scenarios in which an investor has experienced a problem with an investment, but there are legitimate ways to attempt recovery.

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FINRA Securities Helpline for Seniors®

Are you a senior investor with questions about your brokerage account statement or an investment in a brokerage account? Are you concerned that your account may have been mishandled by a broker? Call 844-57-HELPS (844-574-3577).

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Power of Attorney and Your Investments

A POA can be important—even essential—to managing your financial affairs in the event you unexpectedly become unable to manage things on your own. Here’s what you need to know.

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Digital Assets: Cryptocurrencies and ICOs

Digital assets like cryptocurrencies and ICOs continue to evolve and spark interest from Main Street investors, but the markets remain highly volatile and risky. Before investing, do your homework.

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Purchasing on Margin: Know the Risks

Investors sometimes use margin to leverage their investments and increase their purchasing power, but these benefits can come with significant risks including the potential for higher losses.

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Investor Insights: Private Placements, Explained

A private placement is an offering of unregistered securities to a limited pool of investors. While the market for private placements is significant, it’s critical for investors to know the risks before investing.

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Investor Insights: Corporate Actions by Public Companies

Corporate actions by a public company may affect its securities, shareholders, and bondholders. If you are curious about how an action may impact your investments, here’s what you need to know.

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Investor Insights: Be Alert to Imposters

Fraudsters quickly change their pitches to match what investors seek, and in some instances, misuse the name of a real registered investment professional or firm to give their schemes the appearance of legitimacy.

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