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What are the key benefits to joining the FSDA?​

• An effective lobbying organization through which to communicate your firm’s views to top state authorities. FSDA is an established, credible organization well-known to Florida’s top regulators.
• Opportunities to participate in the FSDA’s committees on legislative and regulatory affairs, scholarship awards, education, convention planning, and more.
• Networking with key industry participants.
• Staying current with all regulatory and litigation developments that affect the securities industry in Florida.
• Employees and their families are eligible for educational scholarships.

What is required to join the FSDA?

Membership in the FSDA is open to all broker-dealer firms, investment advisors, law firms and consultants involved in or assisting the securities industry in Florida. Various types of memberships are available. All applications for FSDA membership are subject to approval by the FSDA Board of Governors.

For additional information regarding FSDA membership and to request a membership application kit, email the FSDA at info@fsda.org.

Membership Levels?

FSDA has the following membership levels available:

• Institutional Members - Membership includes two board voting members and one board advisory level member. Member firm logo presence on FSDA’s website home page with direct link to firm’s website and firm logo on FSDA’s marketing materials distributed throughout the year. This membership allows all three members to participate in all activities at no charge throughout the year. The members are permitted to Chair committees (standing or ad hoc) and participate in all FSDA Outreach Programs. Institutional member firm employees are permitted to attend Outreach Programs free of charge. All firm members may receive FSDA marketing and legislative update materials. All members may use “Member FSDA” on their marketing materials. Cost is $10,000  – Must submit an application for approval.
  
  
• Corporate Members - Membership includes one board voting member and one board advisory member. The voting member may Chair committees (standing or ad hoc) and both members are invited to participate in all programs during the year. The Corporate members’ firm employees are invited to all Outreach Programs. Corporate level members have the benefit of a short corporate description on FSDA’s website. All firm members may receive FSDA marketing and legislative update materials. The members can use “Member FSDA” on their marketing materials. Cost is $5,000 – Must submit an application for approval.
  
  
• Advisory Members - Membership includes one board advisory member (non-voting). The member may serve on committees or chair an ad hoc committee. The Advisory member and one additional firm member are invited to all Outreach Programs. Additional members of the firm may attend events at a discounted price. The Advisory member’s firm name is listed on FSDA’s website. This level of membership includes access to all FSDA marketing and legislative update materials along with the use of “Member FSDA” on firm’s marketing materials. Cost is $1,000.00 – Must submit an application for approval.
  
  
• General/Advisor Members (Corporate) - Membership costs $500 annually and includes access to all marketing materials and legislative updates. The firm’s name is listed on the FSDA website. The membership level provides the opportunity to attend all activities during the year at a discounted cost. Based upon availability of space, others within the member firm may be invited to attend at a discounted cost. Based upon availability of space, others within the member firm may be invited to attend at a discounted cost. Member may serve on committees, but not Chair. Member has no voting privileges. Member would be able to use “Member FSDA” on their marketing materials with approval from the board. Must submit an application for approval.
  
  
• Individual (non-corporate) Members - Membership costs $250 annually and was created for individuals only. Member name will be listed on the website. This level allows access to all marketing materials and legislative updates. Members would be permitted to attend all activities during the year at a discounted cost. Member does not have voting privileges or the ability to serve on a committee. Members would be able to use “Member FSDA” on their marketing materials with approval from the board. Must submit an application for approval.

FSDA’S COMMITMENT TO OUR MEMBERS

The FSDA is dedicated to the mission of ensuring the success of its members and the protection of Florida’s investing public. Focusing on Florida issues affecting the smallest firm in the state to the largest national groups in the country, the FSDA strives to provide each and every member the opportunity to thrive in today’s ever-changing environment. By joining FSDA, you gain the power of being a part of one of the country's oldest, largest and most respected state securities associations providing a definitive voice for the industry.

The FSDA represents its members’ interests before the Florida Legislature. The Board of Governors retains lobbyists to advance or to oppose legislation and to keep its members apprised of significant developments throughout the year. The FSDA also encourages its members to contact their legislators, on a grass roots level, with respect to industry issues.

Every year, proposed laws are sponsored and filed by Florida’s legislators with both intended and unintended consequences that affect the securities industry, including increased costs to do business and increased regulatory scrutiny.

The FSDA has developed and maintains positive, productive relationships with key Florida legislators. These relationships have proven vital particularly when last-minute proposals come to the floor for consideration, and legislators do not always have the time to review and consider them. Our liaison efforts allow key legislators to make informed decisions regarding lawmaking in Tallahassee. We have a track record of success in the legislative process, having been a major force in reshaping major legislation for many years. Throughout its history of lobbying and grass roots advocacy, the FSDA has positioned itself to educate legislators on the relevant risks and benefits of proposed legislation.