The Investor Protection Trust was founded in 1993 as part of a multi-state settlement to resolve charges of misconduct. Current funding comes from a variety of sources including:

• The 2003 analyst settlement agreement. Click here for more information.
• State settlements. Contact IPT to inquire how your state can provide settlement funds to the IPT.
• Cy pres legal proceedings. If you are an attorney or other officer of the court, contact IPT to direct funds to the Trust.