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Missouri law

Securities & Finance Laws in Missouri.

Federal securities law ('33 Act, '34 Act, '40 Act) is administered by the SEC. Missouri supplements with the Missouri Securities Act of 2003, administered by the Secretary of State's Securities Division. The Act governs registration of securities (where not federally preempted), broker-dealers, investment advisers, and agents, and provides state anti-fraud remedies. Missouri Securities Division has a strong enforcement record particularly for elder financial fraud and affinity fraud cases.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Missouri Statutes

Missouri Securities Act of 2003RSMo § 409.1-101 et seq.

Based on the Uniform Securities Act (2002). Governs registration, anti-fraud, and administrative enforcement.

Anti-Fraud ProvisionRSMo § 409.5-501

Makes it unlawful to employ a scheme to defraud, make a material misstatement or omission, or engage in fraudulent or deceitful practice in connection with the offer or sale of a security.

Civil LiabilityRSMo § 409.5-509

A buyer of a security sold in violation of the Act may sue to rescind or for damages. 2-year discovery / 5-year repose.

Senior Financial ExploitationRSMo § 409.6-605

Requires broker-dealers, investment advisers, and their agents to report suspected financial exploitation of eligible adults and permits delay of disbursements during investigation.

State law

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