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<p>Retail investors – sometimes referred to as individual investors or Main Street investors – are persons who buy and sell securities for themselves, and not for an institution or organization.  The Ombuds helps retail investors who are unsure about how to handle their concerns, feel they have exhausted all other SEC resources, or want to discuss their matter confidentially.  The Ombuds also assists individuals with issues relating to the self-regulatory organizations (SROs) the SEC oversees and with questions about compliance with the securities laws.</p>

<p>Those we have helped include investors seeking information about Fair Fund distributions to investment fraud victims, individuals having difficulty accessing public company data, and investors with questions and concerns about the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration process.</p>

<h2 class="padding-top-20">How We Help</h2>

<p>The Ombuds will listen to your inquiries, complaints, and issues, review the information you provide, and help identify procedures, options, and resources. The Ombuds is also available to clarify certain SEC decisions, policies, and practices, and serve as an alternate channel of communication between retail investors and the SEC.</p>

<p>Where an established SEC resolution channel or process exists to address your issue or concern, the Ombuds will direct you to the appropriate SEC staff or resources and may monitor the outcome, if needed.  The Ombuds may also help you identify resources outside of the SEC to help resolve your matters and concerns.</p>
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	<p>Retail investors may contact the Ombuds if they have a specific concern about the SEC or a self-regulatory organization (SRO) the SEC oversees. Retail investors and other interested persons may also contact the Ombuds to present questions or issues to the Investor Advocate relating to securities law and policy, or if they wish to present their concerns, questions, or issues in a confidential forum.</p>
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	<p>The Ombuds generally treats matters as confidential, and takes reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of communications. However, the Ombuds may need to contact other SEC divisions or offices, SROs, entities, and/or individuals and share information without permission under certain circumstances including, but not limited to: a threat of imminent risk or serious harm; assertions, complaints, or information relating to violations of the securities laws; allegations of government fraud, waste, or abuse; or if otherwise required by law.</p>
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