Looking into the background of a financial advisor is one of the most important steps an investor can take toward protecting their assets.

The CFTC recently launched a new tool – SmartCheck.gov – to help make it easier to do that. Through the tool, you have access to multiple databases of federal and state agencies and self-regulatory organizations that provide background information on financial advisors. It is an easy and free process, requiring no usernames or passwords.

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