Broker-Dealer KYC: FINRA, SEC & Best-Execution Compliance in 2026
Broker-dealer KYC is not just identity — it is suitability, accreditation, and ongoing monitoring rolled into one.
FINRA Rule 2090 (Know Your Customer) and Rule 2111 (Suitability) create a layered obligation that goes far beyond proving identity. Broker-dealers must understand the customer's financial situation, investment objectives, and risk tolerance.
What FINRA 2090 requires
- Identity verification with documentary evidence
- Financial profile: income, net worth, investment experience
- Investment objectives and risk tolerance
- Accredited-investor status where relevant
Suitability and best interest
Regulation Best Interest raised the standard from suitability to best interest. The KYC file must be rich enough to demonstrate that every recommendation was in the customer's best interest at the time.
How we support broker-dealers
Our document, address, and AML verification covers the identity layer. Our bank statement verification supports income and net-worth confirmation. Our ongoing monitoring tracks risk-profile changes.
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