File a Complaint
Through its Complaint Program, FINRA investigates complaints against brokerage firms and their employees. FINRA is empowered to take disciplinary actions against brokers and their firms. Sanctions may include fines, suspensions, a barring from the securities industry or other appropriate sanctions.
Before you file a complaint with FINRA, contact your firm.
Immediately question your broker about any transaction that you do not understand or did not authorize with your broker. If you are not satisfied with your broker’s response, contact the firm’s branch manager or compliance department. If you lost money or there was an unauthorized trade made in your account, you should complain in writing. Retain copies of your letter and of all other related correspondence with the brokerage firm.
If you are unsure of what type of complaint you have and choose to file it with FINRA, we will evaluate the complaint and may pass it on to the appropriate regulator if it is not within FINRA's jurisdiction. Forwarding your complaint to other regulators may delay the process of investigating your complaint.
