The National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) is the premier trade association for members of ethnically black and brown communities in the financial services industry. NASP serves as a resource for diverse communities at large and for equal opportunity and talent development within the securities and investments industry by supporting research and training to drive the business impact of diversity, facilitating educational seminars on the markets and trends, advocating for inclusion and diversity among industry stakeholders, and creating networking opportunities. NASP was founded in Chicago in 1985 by Maynard H. Jackson, Felicia Flowers Smith, Joyce M. Johnson & Donald Davidson. The organization has grown to become a resource for diverse professionals within the financial services industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NASP currently has 11 local chapters throughout the              United states and boasts a membership of over 600.

■ A 600 person strong diverse group of entry, mid-level and senior finance professionals who believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion in financial services. 

■ A trade organization that fiercely advocates for fairer
representation of diverse talent through our legislative
committee and relationships in state capitals and the federal government

■ Individuals and firms looking to support economic development, impact and opportunities in emerging markets on the continent of Africa through collaborations with groups like ABSIP and other organizations throughout Africa and the US.

In addition to the programming listed in this guide, NASP offers the following benefits to sponsors and multi-year partners:

■ Job board postings and matching – build your pipeline of diverse talent

■ Programming and events tailored to business development, including our Consultant and Manager Retreat

■ Opportunities to build relationships with HBCUs and institutions seeking to fully utilize diverse talent via the NASP Institute, Mentor’s events and Young Professionals webinars

■ Customized multiyear partnerships support stakeholder business goals through alignment with NASP networks, outreach and membership

■ Contribute to research that explores and leverages the perspectives and talents of Black and Latinx finance professionals and women

■ Contribute to research that explores and leverages the perspectives and talents of Black and Latinx finance professionals and women

■ Customized multiyear partnerships support stakeholder business goals through alignment with NASP networks, outreach and membership

■ We uphold the law that bans racial, ethnic or gender
discrimination in employment.

■ We believe that racial, ethnic or gender discrimination in
employment, business contracts and related activities is
immoral and an unsound business practice.

■ We support equal and fair employment practices including, without limitation, the hiring, compensating, training, promoting and retaining of African-Americans,

Hispanic Americans, other minority Americans, and women.

■ We support the development of training programs that
will prepare significant numbers of African - Americans,
other minority Americans, and women for management,
ownership, supervisory, administrative, clerical, sales and
technical positions in all business activities.

■ We support equitable participation and equal opportunity
in all business dealings.