Learn about key financial concepts, plus how to choose a financial advisor, avoid investment pitfalls, manage credit cards, and understand how FINRA supports investors.
This presentation offers an introduction to investing basics. Participants will gain an understanding of core financial concepts—such as inflation, buying power, and compound interest—along with guidance on what to ask potential financial advisors. It also covers tips for avoiding investment pitfalls, managing credit cards, and understanding the role of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in assisting investors when issues arise.
From the Presenter: Andrew Marino is a 2026 J.D. Candidate at Seton Hall University School of Law and a Student Advocate for the FINRA Investor Advocacy Program (“IAP”). Raised in New Jersey and a graduate from Denison University, Mr. Marino has worked as a judicial intern for the United States District Court, District Court of New Jersey, as well as a Summer Associate for a New Jersey law firm. Mr. Marino serves as a Senior Editor for the Seton Hall Law Review.
The free, 45-minute presentation is for educational purposes and does not sell or recommend any financial services. The FINRA IAP is one of 10 securities arbitration clinics throughout the United States. The FINRA IAP program at Seton Hall is a pro bono program, which provides free legal representation to New Jersey residents of modest means with securities fraud claims. The IAP was established by a grant from FINRA.
