This section provides resources for consumers to help them during
their evaluation of financial professionals, products or services.

Free Services:

401(k) Rollover Guide / Consultation



Insurance and Financial Advisor Trade Associations
  • National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA)
  • Society of Financial Services Professionals (SFSP)
  • National Association of Health Underwriters
  • Financial Planning Association
  • National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
  • Investment Advisor Association


Consumer Protection Organizations
  • Better Business Bureau
  • FirstGov for Consumers
  • Federal Trade Commission
  • National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
  • Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
  • Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA)


Buying Advice and Resources
  • AARP - Financial Planning and Retirement Resources
  • Financial Planning Association - Learning Tools
  • NASD - Investor Protection Resources
  • North American Securities Administrators Association - NASAA Fraud Center
  • Securities and Exchange Commission - Investment Advisors: What You Need to Know Before Choosing One



Regulatory Agencies

Federal Trade Commission
www.ftc.gov/index.html

NASD
www.nasd.com/

SEC
www.sec.gov/investor.shtml

State Securities Departments
www.nasaa.org/QuickLinks/ContactYourRegulator.cfm