Check an adviser's license and record before investing
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Before you work with a broker, adviser or anyone pitching an investment, type their name into the free search on Investor.gov. It shows whether the person and their firm are registered with the SEC, a state or FINRA, and lists any disciplinary history.
The result
Result: SEC (Investor.gov): unlicensed, unregistered people commit much of the investment fraud in the United States; the lookup links to the IAPD and FINRA BrokerCheck records.
Note: Not financial advice. General information only; check your own situation or ask a qualified professional.
Source
SEC Investor.gov: Check Out Your Investment Professional (opens the original source in a new tab). Check it for the latest numbers before you act.