Maryland Securities Division

Investor Education Publications

Franchises

Are You an Informer 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

Checklist
Financial Adviser Interview Checklist (PDF)

Invest with Common Sense series
The Case of Iris Rounsaville: Check Out Your Financial Adviser
The Case of Joshua Fry: An Investment that Was "Good 'Till Canceled"
The Case of Kestral Trust: Promises of High Return, Low Risk Are Untrustworthy
Letters from Overseas that Promise Easy Millions Can Guarantee Hard Times for You
Phony Phone Investments: 1-900-YOU-LOSE

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
• Business Opportunity Fraud
• How Older Americans Can Avoid Investment Fraud and Abuse
• Investment Fraud in Online Computer Services
• "IRA Approved" Investment Schemes
• Mutual Funds Sold at Banks