The Securities Act of Montana was designed to protect investors and persons engaged in securities transactions.  The structure of the Act is designed to encourage, promote, and facilitate Montana investment opportunities while promoting uniformity among the states.  Together, these three tasks—investor protection, capital formation, and uniformity—guide our processes and policies. 

The Securities Division accomplishes this by ensuring all persons and offerings are registered with the agency (or have a valid exemption for not registering), conducting examinations of our registered entities, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and promoting outreach to Montana citizens. This enables the Securities Division to ensure a competitive market for companies and expand choices for Montanans about how to invest their money.