Company facts
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 4,200
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
- Subsidiaries
- FINRA Investor Education Foundation, FINRA CAT
About
FINRA is the self‑regulatory organization overseeing broker‑dealers in the United States. Its core mission is to protect investors, foster capital formation, and maintain market integrity—all without charging taxpayers. FINRA sets and enforces industry rules, conducts examinations, and provides dispute resolution services. It also maintains a strict policy that only its verified social‑media accounts may represent its views, ensuring accurate communication to the public.