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FINRA Unscripted

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Finra
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Investor Protection
Financial Regulation
Financial Crimes
Risk Management
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Financial Exploitation
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FINRA Unscripted is the voice of the nation’s largest non-government securities regulator. We bring together FINRA leaders to discuss existing and emerging regulatory topics that impact the broker-dealer industry. We share best practices for compliance officers, insights into the operations of a 3,500 person self-regulated organization and educational tools and information for investors. Every inv... more

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Latest Episodes

Data is at the heart of everything we do at FINRA—from examining firms to detecting suspicious trading to protecting investors. But the process of requesting, gathering, and analyzing data involves significant effort across the board.

So, the questi... more

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Financial security is about more than just building wealth: It's about resilience, preparation, and having the tools to weather whatever comes your way. And right now, with rising costs, market volatility, and evolving fraud risks, investors need tha... more

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The FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s National Financial Capability Study is an expansive source of data and insights about the financial lives of U.S. adults. Conducted every three years, this wide-ranging research effort includes the Investor S... more

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The Annual Regulatory Oversight Report is one of FINRA’s most valued resources for member firms—and this year, we're publishing it earlier than ever in response to member feedback. The 2026 Report features insights on cyber-enabled fraud, senior inve... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Draddy
Senior Vice President of Surveillance and Market Intelligence, FINRA
FINRA
Episode: How FINRA Is Streamlining Data Requests
J. Koutros
Senior Vice President of Member Supervision Operations, Procedures and Standards, FINRA
FINRA
Episode: How FINRA Is Streamlining Data Requests
Gerri Walsh
President of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and senior vice president of Investor Education
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Episode: Financial Security in 2026: Tips for Investors and How Firms Can Help
Bryan Smith
Senior Vice President over the Complex Investigations and Intelligence Group at FINRA, with a background in cyber crimes and money laundering.
FINRA
Episode: Building Cybersecurity Resilience Through FINRA Forward
Brita Bayatmakou
Vice President of Strategic and Threat Intelligence at FINRA, previously worked at a member firm focusing on financial crime.
FINRA
Episode: Building Cybersecurity Resilience Through FINRA Forward
Jason Beachy
Vice President of Cyber and Analytics at FINRA, formerly with the FBI focusing on cyber investigations.
FINRA
Episode: Building Cybersecurity Resilience Through FINRA Forward
Rob Masio
Director at the FINRA Investor Education Foundation
FINRA
Episode: Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud: Navigating an Evolving Landscape
Jerry Walsh
President of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and Senior Vice President of Investor Education
FINRA
Episode: Investing Wisely in 2025: Avoiding Scams and Achieving Your Financial Goals
Omar Maisel
Senior Vice President of the Complex Investigations and Intelligence Group at FINRA
FINRA
Episode: Encore | An Introduction to FINRA’s Crypto Asset Work and the Crypto Hub

Hosts

Marguerita Biel
Host of FINRA Unscripted; senior regulator liaison focused on surveillance and investor education.
Ray Pellecchia
Host of FINRA Unscripted; cybersecurity and regulatory programs lead with a background in investigations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Thank you for allowing me to speak about my scam experience.

    I am not a financial professional and if you are reading this, you may be wondering why I am giving the FINRA Unscripted five stars? Because I was invited to the FINRA Foundation to speak at your conference this past September 2024. I was able to give the professional members of FINRA how big a problem of financial crimes are and I am a survivor. Please listen to Episode 162 and commit yourself to educating yourself and your professional world about the need to stop the scam from happening to Am... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BGlickster1
    United Statesa year ago
  • FINRA PODCASTS

    Informative, highly engaging, inspiring educational podcasts ! Thank you the host and FINRA Team for an outstanding programs. Can’t wait to listen to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mahendra S. Rathore
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    A few episodes made me aware of certain investor protection programs that I didn’t know FINRA had.

    The stories that the guests told were the most entertaining and educational parts for me. It’s always more understandable when a concept is illustrated by a real life case example.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jl504
    United States6 years ago
  • Kaitlyn really takes us through the issues of the day

    One of the best financial podcasts in the biz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P38747289
    United States6 years ago
  • Kaitlyn is Awesome!

    Very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob Gu'ner
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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The tone is engaging and accessible, making regulatory topics approachable for professionals.
Listeners praise the show for being informative and practical for compliance professionals.
Guests are described as industry experts delivering timely, actionable insights.

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#152
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Apple Podcasts
#105
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Apple Podcasts
#111
Hong Kong/Government
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#159
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Financial Security in 2026: Tips for Investors and How Firms Can Help
Q: What are some concrete things that firms can do to help customers maintain financial security?
Firms can provide tools and information for better market understanding, help customers grasp investment costs and risks, and educate on cybersecurity measures.
Financial Security in 2026: Tips for Investors and How Firms Can Help
Q: What are some practical tips for investors?
Investors should identify their unique financial goals, establish precautionary savings, manage debt effectively, and assess their risk tolerance honestly.
Financial Security in 2026: Tips for Investors and How Firms Can Help
Q: What does financial security mean for the average investor?
Financial security encompasses resilience and preparation, ensuring investors can weather economic fluctuations while maintaining their long-term goals.
Building Cybersecurity Resilience Through FINRA Forward
Q: Can you walk us through what the Cyber and Operational Resilience Program or CORE is and how it works?
This program is designed to provide actionable intelligence to help protect markets, firms, and investors, by identifying and monitoring third-party risks.
Building Cybersecurity Resilience Through FINRA Forward
Q: Can you tell us what these tabletop exercises are, how they work, and how they differ from other FINRA education?
These exercises are designed to help firms prepare for cyber incidents through structured exercises and injects, focusing on coordination and clarity of roles within firms.

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Frequently Asked Questions About FINRA Unscripted

What is FINRA Unscripted about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on regulatory leadership and practical guidance for broker-dealers, highlighting how regulators approach data requests, cybersecurity, investor education, and compliance. Episodes often feature FINRA leaders and guest experts (including FBI veterans and education specialists) discussing real-world processes, risk-based data sharing, forward-looking regulatory initiatives, and resources that help firms protect investors and operate more efficiently. A notable pattern is the emphasis on collaboration between regulators and member firms, with actionable takeaways like reducing reporting burden, implementing forward-looking cyber resilience practices, and expanding investor protection education. The format tends to mix strategi... more

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1. Sam Draddy
2. J. Koutros
3. Gerri Walsh
4. Bryan Smith
5. Brita Bayatmakou
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7. Rob Masio
8. Jerry Walsh

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