Membership in the National Association of Independent Broker/Dealers is open to all firms and industry vendors throughout the United States. Benefits are ever expanding, but the primary ones are listed below.

Because the Independent Broker/Dealer community is a diverse one, NAIBD offers two different types of membership.


Broker/Dealer membership benefits are as follows:

• Free attendance for firm and guests at all of our 15 nationwide meetings including presentations like, “State of the Industry” by the FINRA Chairman, "The Facts of Arbitration & Mediation" by Legal Representatives on both sides, and “Protection Against White Collar Crime and Money Laundering” by the FBI.

• Free attendance at the NAIBD Technology Symposium, including Keynote Presentations, CEO Discussion Panels, the latest from technology vendors throughout the Broker/Dealer industry and a “Coffee with the Regulators”.

• Rebate and discount offers from industry vendors and other industry organizations.

• Website listing and access to “Members Only” page for quick reference to previous meeting information, vendor discount offers, and regulation response templates for effectively impacting upcoming regulation efforts.

• Extensive networking opportunities with industry executives, regulators and securities professionals from across the nation.

• Free entry for two to NAIBD’s annual “Membership Mixer” (last year’s event took place while feeding the giraffes from a photo caravan tour at the San Diego Wild Animal Park)

• Weekly email newsletter of FINRA's weekly email blast

Regular Rate for Broker/Dealer Membership:

Membership is available for only $300 per anniversary year.

Industry Associate Membership Details:

The National Association of Independent Broker Dealers has developed an opportunity for service providers to heighten their exposure to potential clients while bringing them valuable product and service offers. Through a diverse collection of networking, promotion and signage options, NAIBD introduces Industry Associate Membership, the ideal forum for connecting industry vendors with Independent Broker/Dealer firms and their sole advocate organization.

Click here to learn more about Industry Associate Membership.