Our Mission

  • Educate membership
  • Lobby on behalf of membership
  • Give back to community
  • Communicate important issues with membership
  • Provide opportunity for networking with colleagues

Educate Membership

The key to any thriving industry is the ability to stay current and move ahead. GSA, with their status as an affiliate of Security Traders Association, can give insightful information about key industry issues. Examples would be:

  • Mark structure issues
  • Providing expert seminars on compliance and regulatory matters.
  • Introduce membership to key industry people such as NASD, Nasdaq, NYSE, and SEC personnel.

Lobby on Behalf of Membership

The GSA has the unique ability to lobby for its membership on both a local and national level. The GSA is an affiliate of the Security Traders Association (STA). The STA has offices in both New York and Washington. Williams and Jenson, a Washington lobbying firm, is on retainer for STA and is constantly working on national industry issues for our membership. The fight to reduce 31A SEC files is one example of the work they do for us.

Give Back to Community

The GSA is a generous organization, providing support to several charitable organizations.  The GSA provides scholarships annually to needy recipients whose families are involved in our industry.

Communicate Important Issues to the Membership

One key benefit to the membership is the ability to receive information concerning key issues that affect our industry. The GSA, through its web page and e-mailings, can distribute information on a timely basis. This information can be local or from the national office of the STA. The STA has many committees that provide insight into key issues. The trading issues committee has been key in providing important insight into market structure, Nasdaq structure, and other key areas.

Provide Opportunities to Network with Colleagues

The GSA has several annual events that provide networking opportunities for its members. Members in varying roles in our industry can meet and see if those are opportunities to work together. The GSA is the only organization capable of putting such diverse groups together.