SEC Investor Alert

Welcome to our page dedicated to SEC investor alerts so you can learn more about safe practices. You deserve peace of mind when investing your IRA. Once you take a closer look at the risks you must avoid, you can invest your IRA with more clarity and less stress. The SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) and the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) are issuing this Investor Alert to warn investors of potential risks.

More specifically, the SEC investor alerts discuss the potential risks associated with investing through self-directed Individual Retirement Accounts (self-directed IRAs). Click on any of the alerts below to get additional information about fraud.

At uDirect IRA Services, we have an assortment of resources available below to help you find further information about fraud right now. We understand that not everyone with an IRA understands best practices for avoiding scams, but we’re ready to help. Follow any of the links below to educate yourself today.

Here Are Some Other Helpful Resources

  • The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dedicated to helping Americans protect their investments. www.investor.gov (800) 732-0330
  • The North American Securities Administrators’ Association (NASAA) provides information on investor education. www.nasaa.org (202) 737-0900
  • The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has an “Investor” section on Smart Investing. www.finra.org (301) 590-6500
  • American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) includes a section on scams, fraud and consumer protection. www.aarp.com (888) 687-2277