In partnership with the NC Secretary of State’s Office, Misty Piekaar-McWilliams, and Ann Elmore* discuss Internet investing realities and provide strategies for sifting through schemes to legitimate investments and bona fide professionals.

You’ll learn tools to check investment opportunities, credentials, and backgrounds of those claiming to be investment pros, provide trusted contacts, activate credit freezes and other safety precautions, as well as receive tips for preparing and updating a durable Power of Attorney.

*Ann Elmore is Agency Legal Consultant for the NC Secretary of State Securities Division’s Investor Protection & Education Services. Misty Piekaar-McWilliams is Legal Services Developer for the Division of Aging and Adult Services at the NC Department of Health and Human Services.

**All opinions are their own and not necessarily the opinions of the SOS or DHHS and neither speaker is offering legal or investment advice.

***Whether any particular investment is suitable for you depends on your specific circumstances and is beyond the scope of this presentation.

This event is free and open to NCRGEA members.