Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation-Securities Regulations

Address

1511 Pontiac Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 462-9645

Description:

Securities Regulation is responsible for the registration of certain securities, the licensing and regulation of broker dealers, sales representatives, certain investment advisers and certain investment adviser representatives.

The division is also responsible for enforcing compliance with the state's Franchise Investment Act, the registration of charitable and fund-raising groups and the states' Real Estate Time-Share Act. The division has annually processed approximately 60,584 licenses and 7,412 registrations, conducted on-site examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisers, and initiated investigations and enforcement actions pursuant to applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Description

Securities Regulation is responsible for the registration of certain securities, the licensing and regulation of broker dealers, sales representatives, certain investment advisers and certain investment adviser representatives. The division is also responsible for enforcing compliance with the state's Franchise Investment Act, the registration of charitable and fund-raising groups and the states' Real Estate Time-Share Act. The division has annually processed approximately 60,584 licenses and 7,412 registrations, conducted on-site examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisers, and initiated investigations and enforcement actions pursuant to applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Program Objectives Enforce compliance with the applicable provisions of state laws and regulations related to the securities industry, franchises, charities, fund-raisers and time-shares.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Securities Industry, Franchises, Charities, Fund-Raisers and Time-Shares

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

Call for Information

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Elizabeth Kelleher Dwyer
    Title:
    Deputy Director & Superintendent of Financial Services
    Phone:
    401-462-9617
    Email:
    elizabeth.dwyer@dbr.ri.gov
    Website:

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-462-9645
    Name:
    Securities Regulation Division
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    General Information

    Hours:

    Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 4:00PM

    Intake Process:

    Call for Information

    Program Fees:

    Varies

    Eligibility:

    Securities Industry, Franchises, Charities, Fund-Raisers and Time-Shares

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    February 14, 2020

    Legal Status:

    Governmental

    Description

    Securities Regulation is responsible for the registration of certain securities, the licensing and regulation of broker dealers, sales representatives, certain investment advisers and certain investment adviser representatives. The division is also responsible for enforcing compliance with the state's Franchise Investment Act, the registration of charitable and fund-raising groups and the states' Real Estate Time-Share Act. The division has annually processed approximately 60,584 licenses and 7,412 registrations, conducted on-site examinations of broker-dealers and investment advisers, and initiated investigations and enforcement actions pursuant to applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Program Objectives Enforce compliance with the applicable provisions of state laws and regulations related to the securities industry, franchises, charities, fund-raisers and time-shares.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM

    Required Documents

    Varies

    Eligibility

    Securities Industry, Franchises, Charities, Fund-Raisers and Time-Shares

    Fees

    Varies

    Intake Procedure

    Call for Information

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Elizabeth Kelleher Dwyer
      Title:
      Deputy Director & Superintendent of Financial Services
      Phone:
      401-462-9617
      Email:
      elizabeth.dwyer@dbr.ri.gov
      Website:

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-462-9645
      Name:
      Securities Regulation Division
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TD-0300.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Physical (Primary)

      1511 Pontiac Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02920

      Mailing

      RI Department of Business Regulation
      1511 Pontiac Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02920

      Contacts

      Elizabeth Kelleher Dwyer

      Primary Contact

      Deputy Director & Superintendent of Financial Services

      (401) 462-9617

      elizabeth.dwyer@dbr.ri.gov

      Phone Numbers

      Securities Regulation Division

      (401) 462-9645

      Fax

      (402) 462-9532

      Main Phone

      (401) 462-9500

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