April 11–17 is SmartCheck℠ Week and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) encourages you to learn more about your financial professional's background by visiting SmartCheck.gov. Use the featured tools to see your pro’s registration status, job history, and disciplinary actions. It’s important to run a check at least once a year. You never know when something might change on your pro’s record.

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