Office of Investor Education and Advocacy

Office of Investor Education and Advocacy Type: Government Parent organization: U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Employees: 50 Executive: Director Budget: Address: 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549 Website: https://www.sec.gov/oiea Creation Legislation: Established by the SEC Wikipedia: Office of Investor Education and Advocacy

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Mission To assist investors in making informed decisions by providing education and resources; to advocate for investor interests and address investor complaints.

Services Investor Education; Complaint Handling; Advocacy

Regulations

Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) is a division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission focused on empowering investors with the knowledge and tools needed for sound investment decisions.

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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