Official sources

Trusted financial resources by country

Regulators, government guidance and official registers we rely on in our research — including where to verify an advisor before you hire one.

United States

Complaints, guides and tools on credit, mortgages and debt.

Investor education and the SEC's adviser search.

Check a broker's or firm's registration and disciplinary history.

Look up registered investment advisers and their Form ADV.

Report identity theft and get a recovery plan.

The official site for free credit reports.

Find and verify CFP® professionals.

Banking, credit and budgeting guidance.

Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization — check advisors.

National registration search for advisers and dealers.

Free, impartial money and pensions guidance.

Check that a firm or adviser is authorised.

Securities regulator — verify registered investment advisers.

Banking regulation and consumer awareness.

Free calculators and guidance from the regulator.

Check financial advisers and licensees.

International research on financial literacy.

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