FINRA BrokerCheck

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Definition of 'FINRA BrokerCheck'

An information vehicle containing statistics on both past and present securities brokers and firms registered with FINRA. With FINRA BrokerCheck, an investor can find a firm's history, learn of any indiscretions and locate and identify popular choices among investors.

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Investopedia explains 'FINRA BrokerCheck'

FINRA BrokerCheck was created by the Central Registration Depository. The database contains information on approximately 665,000 brokers and firms, as well as thousands of previously registered ones. FINRA BrokerCheck is also an explanatory tool that shows how to properly use and manage the information provided.
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'FINRA BrokerCheck'

  • How can I find out if my employer is a member of FINRA?

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/FAQs/General/230704.asp
    ... Regulatory Authority or FINRA (previously the National Association of Securities
    Dealers (NASD)), perform a search for your firm's name on FINRA's BrokerCheck. ...

  • Get A Hold On Mishandled Accounts

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/08/mishandled-accounts.asp
    ... If the search is for a registered representative or a brokerage firm, FINRA's
    BrokerCheck program will search data from the Central Registration Depository (CRD ...

  • Why Bad Credit Is Bad For Financial Careers

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financialcareers/07/broker_credit.asp
    ... Because bankruptcy filings are publicly available through the FINRA BrokerCheck
    system, firms might want to avoid hiring an individual whose credit history ...

  • FINRA: How It Protects Investors

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/11/finra-history-overview.asp
    FINRA: How It Protects Investors. ... FINRA now stands as the official self-regulatory
    organization for the securities industry in America. ...

  • 401(k) Predators: Don't Become Prey

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/09/401k-predator.asp
    ... The FINRA website provides investors with a tool called the BrokerCheck which enables
    investors to check the background of an investment professional or a ...

  • What is the Central Registration Depository?

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/faqs/General/070404.asp
    ... Global Professional Exams; FINRA Exams; Canadian Professional Exams; Careers;
    Continuing ... Additionally, the CRD® provides data to NASDs BrokerCheck, which is a ...

  • What is the Central Registration Depository?

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/FAQs/General/070404.asp
    ... Global Professional Exams; FINRA Exams; Canadian Professional Exams; Careers;
    Continuing ... Additionally, the CRD® provides data to NASDs BrokerCheck, which is a ...

  • What is the Central Registration Depository?

    http://www.investopedia.com/professionals/FAQs/general/070404.asp
    ... Global Professional Exams; FINRA Exams; Canadian Professional Exams; Careers;
    Continuing ... Additionally, the CRD® provides data to NASDs BrokerCheck, which is a ...

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