FINRA is a not-for-profit self-regulatory organization serving the U.S. securities industry through finance, fintech, and compliance programs focused on investor protection and market integrity. Its work supports brokerage firms, registered representatives, and investors with regulatory guidance, compliance resources, filings, education, and dispute resolution.
The organization oversees the conduct of securities firms and their employees, investigates activity that may undermine fair markets, and helps investors make informed decisions. FINRA also monitors activity connected to crypto assets, contributing to broader efforts to reduce fraud, insider trading, and other abusive practices in financial markets.