Investor Education
Investor Education Resources
The Division of Securities seeks to educate Coloradans to be smart investors, financially literate, and to identify and report potential investment fraud. This section of our website provides resources to specific types of investors including seniors, military families, those victimized by affinity fraud, students, and general financial literacy. We provide education through press releases, consumer alerts, presentations, webinars, workshops, events, and publication materials.
Press Releases, Articles, and Alerts
May 29, 2025 -- Learn about the risks of third-party platforms.
May 28, 2025 -- The Examination Staff of the Colorado Division of Securities recommends that state-licensed investment advisers carefully review their use of third-party platforms that provide access to view and trade held-away client assets.
February 27, 2025 -- Colorado Securities Commissioner Tung Chan issued three orders to show cause against a total of ten online investment firms that are allegedly engaged in unlicensed securities activities.