FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is a private agency that regulates exchange markets and brokerage firms that are members of... it.

They test and license people and firms in the industry and work to protect investors from shady financial dealings.

If you're in the investment business, you probably want to know these guys.

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