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Use these research tools to look up an investment professional’s background or professional designation, understand your fraud risk and more before you invest.

FINRA BrokerCheck
Look up employment history, certifications and licenses—as well as regulatory actions, violations or complaints—for your current or prospective broker.
Risk Meter
See whether you share characteristics and behavior traits that have been shown to make some investors vulnerable to investment fraud.
Scam Meter
With just four questions our Scam Meter can help you tell if an investment opportunity might be a scam.
Understanding Professional Designations
Before you engage an investment professional, make sure you know more than just their name and professional designation. Find out what the designation means and what is required to get and maintain it.
FINRA Market Data Center
FINRA’s Market Data Center assists investors with market and investment research. Find market information about equities, mutual funds, options and corporate, municipal, treasury and agency bonds.
Fund Analyzer
FINRA’s Fund Analyzer estimates the value of funds and impact of fees and expenses on over 18,000 mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded notes (ETNs).
529 College Saving Plan Expense Analyzer
Compare 529 college savings plan fees and expenses—and their potential impact on future returns— using this tool from FINRA.
Free Credit Score and Analysis Tool
We make FICO® credit scores—and the educational information and tools in the FICO Standard product—available free of charge to eligible active duty service members and their spouses. Find out if you qualify.

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Research Tools Featured Resource: Choosing an Investment Professional

A qualified investment professional can help ensure you have the information you need to make intelligent investment decisions. Learn what each type of professional offers to support your financial goals at FINRA.org.

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