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How to Verify SEC Registration

Use Investor.gov and the SEC PAUSE list before sending money to any broker or investment platform.

Last updated: 2026-07-02

Registration checks

Search the firm and individual adviser at Investor.gov. Unregistered entities soliciting US investors may appear on the SEC PAUSE list.

A slick website or mobile app is not evidence of legitimacy. Scammers clone real firm branding daily.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SEC PAUSE list?
A public list of unregistered entities that use misleading information to solicit investors. TitanAlert indexes PAUSE data on investment pages.