Resources — Learning Center

Industry Websites:

THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY (FINRA) - The world's leading private sector provider of financial regulatory services. FINRA has helped bring integrity to the markets—and confidence to investors—for more than 60 years.

SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION CORP. (SIPC) - SIPC is an important part of the overall system of investor protection in the United States. SIPC focuses on restoring funds to investors with assets in the hands of bankrupt and otherwise financially troubled brokerage firms.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) - The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and one of the world's most efficient tax administrators. IRS provides America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.

NYSE - NYSE Group is a leading provider of securities listing, trading and market data products and services. It operates two securities exchanges: the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") and NYSE Arca (formerly known as the Archipelago Exchange).

MAINE OFFICE OF SECURITIES - Office that protects Maine investors by investigating and prosecuting violations of the securities laws; licensing broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives.

401(K) HELP CENTER - Website where you can find unbiased information for plan sponsors, retirement professionals, small business and plan participants.