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'''Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA)''' is a division of the [[Securities and Exchange Commission|U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]] focused on empowering investors with the knowledge and tools needed for sound investment decisions. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.sec.gov/oiea}} ==Mission== OIEA's mission is to promote informed investment decisions through education, to advocate for investor protection, and to address investor complaints. It seeks to enhance public understanding of the securities markets, the risks involved, and the benefits of investing wisely. ==Parent organization== OIEA is part of the [[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)]]. ==Legislation== While OIEA was established by the SEC without specific legislation, its activities are authorized under the broader mandate of the SEC, which was created by the [[Securities Exchange Act of 1934]]. ==Partners== * Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) * State securities regulators * Consumer and investor advocacy groups ==Number of employees== OIEA has approximately 50 employees. ==Organization structure== *'''Office of the Director''' leads strategy and operations. *'''Investor Assistance''' handles inquiries and complaints. *'''Education and Outreach''' develops educational materials and conducts programs. *'''Policy and Research''' focuses on investor issues and policy development. ==List of programs== * Investor.gov Website for Resources * Investment Scams and Alerts * Educational Workshops and Seminars * Complaint Handling and Resolution ==Last total enacted budget== The specific budget for OIEA is not publicly detailed as it is part of the SEC's overall funding. ==Leader== OIEA is led by a Director. ==Services provided== OIEA provides services through educational content on investing, tools for checking investment professionals' backgrounds, a complaint center for addressing investor issues, and publications on various investment topics. It also engages in outreach to spread awareness about financial literacy and investor rights. ==Regulations overseen== While OIEA does not directly oversee regulations, it plays a role in ensuring that investors are informed about SEC regulations and how they impact investment practices and rights. ==Headquarters address== 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 ==Website== https://www.sec.gov/oiea ==Wikipedia article== There is no specific Wikipedia article for OIEA; for context, see [[wikipedia:U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]]. ==External links== * https://www.sec.gov/oiea * https://www.investor.gov/ * https://www.sec.gov/oiea/Complaint.html [[Category:U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]]
