INVEST WISELY – INVESTIGATE BEFORE
YOU INVEST

Trust Administration Services (TRUST) supports efforts by various regulatory groups, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), AARP, California Department of Corporations and others to help investors recognize, avoid and report investment fraud. We strongly urge all clients to get the facts before investing in any investment product. Why is this important? A lack of investment knowledge often creates a susceptibility to fraud among investors. The best deterrent from fraud victimization is through awareness, prevention and education. The following articles and links are provided as a resource to help clients eduate themselves before making their investment decisions.

Government Accountability Office (GAO):
Company Formations: Minimal Ownership Information is Collected and Available (pdf)

SEC: www.sec.gov/investor/seniors.shtml
NASD: www.nasd.com/InvestorInformation/
InvestorAlerts/index.htm

NASAA: www.nasaa.org/Investor_Education/Senior_
investor_Resource_Center/
AARP:www.aarp.org/money/wise_consumer/
investment_fraud/
Calif Dept. of Corporations: www.corp.ca.gov/outreach/saif/publications.htm