Maryland Securities Division

Investor Education Publications

Franchises

Are You an Informed Investor? FRANCHISES
How to Choose a Franchise or Business Opportunity
Buying a Janitorial Services Franchise (PDF)
   en español: Cómo Comprar Una Franquicia de Servicios de Limpieza (PDF)
   Korean or Vietnamese version - call (410) 576-7042

How-to series
How to Choose a Financial Planner
How to Choose a Stockbroker
How to Protect Against Investment Fraud
How to Read a Company's Prospectus
How to Avoid a Pyramid Scheme
How Seniors Can Protect Their Retirement Assets
Multilevel Marketing Plans

Checklist
Financial Adviser Interview Checklist (PDF)

Booklets
The following publications can be ordered by writing to: Securities Division, Office of the Attorney General, 200 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, or by calling (410) 576-6882.

• A Salute to Smart Investing, prepared especially for the Armed Forces
• Information about the Rights of National Guard Members and Reservists of the U.S. Armed Forces on Active Duty