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FINRA Unscripted

FINRA
Finra
Cybersecurity
Investor Protection
Scams
FINRA Forward
Generative AI
Financial Regulation
Crypto Assets
Financial Exploitation
FINRA Securities Helpline For Seniors
Investor Education
Regulation Best Interest
Financial Intelligence Unit
Third-Party Risk
Financial Crimes
Artificial Intelligence
Crypto Scams
Large Language Models
Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team
Market Integrity

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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If you've ever tried to day trade stocks, you've probably run into the requirement to keep at least $25,000 in your brokerage account just to trade actively. For more than two decades, that threshold, and the Pattern Day Trader rule behind it, govern... more

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The threats facing the securities industry are evolving fast—and no single firm or regulator has the full picture alone. That's the idea behind FINRA's Financial Intelligence Fusion Center, or FIFC, launched earlier this year as part of the FINRA For... more

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As a self-regulatory organization, FINRA doesn't operate in a vacuum. Our effectiveness depends on understanding what is happening in the industry, hearing directly from our members, and translating that feedback into meaningful action. This engageme... more

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On this episode, tune in to a conversation from FINRA’s 2026 Annual Conference, where FINRA Board Chair Scott Curtis and FINRA President and CEO Robert Cook discussed the partnership between board governance and executive leadership, and the strategi... more

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Recent Guests

Kerri Provenza
Senior Director, Member Firm Experience
FINRA
Episode: Inside FINRA's Financial Intelligence Fusion Center
Kayte Toczylowski
Senior Vice President, Member Firm Experience
FINRA
Episode: How FINRA Turns Member Feedback Into Action
Jim Reese
Senior Vice President of Examinations
FINRA
Episode: How FINRA Is Enhancing Member Firm Examinations
J. Koutros
Senior Vice President in Member Supervision Operations Procedures and Standards
FINRA
Episode: How FINRA Is Enhancing Member Firm Examinations
John Martino
Vice President in FINRA's Firm Examination Program
FINRA
Episode: How FINRA Is Enhancing Member Firm Examinations
Chris Stone
FINRA Vice President, Transparency Services
FINRA
Episode: Trading Around the Clock: Inside FINRA's Trade Reporting Enhancements
Sam Draddy
Senior Vice President of Surveillance and Market Intelligence, FINRA
FINRA
Episode: How FINRA Is Streamlining Data Requests
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.
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Episode: Building Cybersecurity Resilience Through FINRA Forward

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Marguerita Biel
Host of FINRA Unscripted

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 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

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    5
    BGlickster1
    United States2 years 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

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High-quality guests and actionable takeaways are common strengths.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How FINRA Turns Member Feedback Into Action
Q: Kayte, can you walk us through the channels available for members to provide feedback and engage with FINRA?
Kayte outlines formal channels like advisory and regional committees as well as informal forums such as CEO roundtables and subject-matter roundtables. She emphasizes how feedback is captured through comment letters and committee discussions, and how those inputs are considered in rulemaking and in communications to the board.
Inside FINRA Forward: A Conversation with FINRA Board Chair Scott Curtis
Q: How does FINRA think about enforcement in relation to the broader toolkit of regulatory actions?
ROBERT/SCOTT discuss that enforcement is just one tool among guidance, exams, and resources; rules should be clear before enforcement, and FINRA aims to avoid enforcement by working with the industry to prevent issues upfront.
Inside FINRA Forward: A Conversation with FINRA Board Chair Scott Curtis
Q: Scott, you're a year into your tenure as board chair. What are your priorities for the year ahead?
Scott emphasizes rule modernization and executing on FINRA Forward as his core priorities, while also highlighting fiscal responsibility, expanding compliance tools for member firms, and maintaining investor protection and market integrity.
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.

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

FINRA Unscripted centers on regulatory topics, broker-dealer operations, investor protection, and cybersecurity, featuring FINRA leaders and subject-matter experts. Episodes frequently explore how FINRA Forward, data-driven examinations, and industry collaboration shape ongoing reforms, transparency, and practical tools for firms and investors. Notably, guests bring deep regulatory, cybersecurity, and investor-education expertise, making discussions highly relevant for compliance, risk, and strategy teams. Listeners likely include compliance officers, broker-dealer professionals, regulators, and investor-education advocates seeking practical insights, best practices, and real-world case examples from a major U.S. securities regulator.

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4. J. Koutros
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