U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is a government agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry, including the nation’s stock and options exchanges. Its primary mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The commission enforces key statutes such as the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, overseeing essential aspects of market integrity and financial regulation.

The agency operates from its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and maintains additional offices in cities including Salt Lake City, Denver, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Fort Worth. Its professional workforce is distributed internationally across 13 countries.