SEC EDGAR

An SEC EDGAR search is a search of the Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval (EDGAR) database, which is maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). EDGAR contains all public filings made by companies and individuals with the SEC, including annual reports, quarterly reports, proxy statements, and SEC filings.

The SEC EDGAR database provides corporate information, allowing you to find financial information and operations by reviewing the filings a company makes with the SEC. By conducting an SEC EDGAR search, you can verify your candidate's stated work history, roles held, and any affiliations with publicly traded companies.

This validation process helps ensure the accuracy of the candidate's resume and claimed professional experiences. For positions involving financial responsibilities, it is essential to evaluate a candidate's financial history and potential risks they may pose to the company.

An SEC EDGAR search helps identify any prior financial misconduct or fraud associated with publicly traded companies the candidate was involved with. As a licensed private investigator, CI has the ability to quickly gather all available information from the EDGAR database, and return compliant results.

We most commonly utilize the EDGAR database for executive level hires in the finance industry. That does not mean the search is limited to that industry, but financial institutions may want to consider adding the inquiry to their background checks.