Know your investment

Background checks

Check out your adviser or research an investment before you invest.

There are many free and easy-to-use online sources to help you find out quickly if a person or company is registered or if they have any disciplinary record. 

The BCSC Inquiries Group can also answer questions about your search results and help you navigate the BCSC website . If you have concerns about the activities of a specific individual or firm, please call the BCSC Inquiries Group and ask to speak to our Information Officer for Enforcement Issues.

• Step 1 - Check your adviser's registration
  

• Step 2 - Check for disciplinary action
  

• Step 3 - Check the company's history
  

• Step 4 - Check the news
  

• Step 5 - Check other search tools