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The Securities Department protects Montana investors by regulating securities transactions. The department registers securities, brokerage firms, investment advisory firms and individuals working for those firms. Securities can take many forms, including stocks, notes, bonds, some partnership interests, variable annuities, and viatical settlements. The CSI also conducts regular fraud awareness events across the state.

Please contact us at 1-800-332-6148 if you have any questions regarding a broker or your investments. We are here to help.

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