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Franchises​​

  • ​ Are you an Informed Investor?​
  • ​How to Choose a Franchise or Busi​​ness Opportunity​​
  • ​Buying a Janitorial Services Franchise​ 
    • ​en español:​ Cómo Comprar Una Franquicia de Servicios de Limpieza 
    • Korean or Vietnamese version - call 410-576-6360 or email [email protected]​

How-to Series

  • Don't Fall for a Pyramid Scheme​
  • Is that MLM a Pyramid Scheme
  • ​Legal Requirements for MLMs​​​
  • Be Cautious of the Crypto Investment Craze​
  • ​How to Choose a Financial Planner​
  • ​How to Choose a Stockbroker
  • ​How to Protect Against Investment Fraud​​​
  • How to Read a Company’s Prospectus​
  • ​How Seniors Can Protect Their Retirement Assets​​​
  • What to Know about ICOs

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The following publications can be ordered by emailing [email protected]​ or by calling 410-576-6360​. ​​

  • A Salute to Smart Investing, prepared especially for the Armed Forces
  • Information about the Rights of National Guard Members and Reservists of the U.S. Armed Forces on Active Duty​​
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Attorney General of Maryland ​Anthony G. Brown
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