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NMLS® Consumer AccessSM is a free service for consumers to confirm that the financial-services company or professional with whom they wish to conduct business is authorized to conduct business in their state. Consumers can search for mortgage companies, mortgage loan originators, collection agencies, regulated lenders, and various other financial service providers regulated by the Idaho Department of Finance to determine whether or not they hold a license to do business in Idaho or with Idaho residents.

A broker-dealer is a firm or individual licensed to sell individual securities. A broker-dealer will typically file a notice of which securities it will sell.

Click here to search for a broker-dealer. 

An investment adviser cannot sell securities but acts more like a consultant, giving advice on what securities a person should invest in, and is usually paid a fee for their advisory services or percentage of assets under management.

Click here to search for state registered investment advisors. 

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