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The AIMA represents approximately 2,100 corporate members in the global alternative investment industry.
Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA)
167 Fleet Street
London, UK, EC4A 2EA
Tel: 44 (0)20 7822 8380
Email: info@aima.org
http://www.aima.org

The AABD serves the information, education, and advocacy needs of bank directors.
American Association of Bank Directors (AABD)
1300 I Street, NW, Suite 400E
Washington, DC, 20005-3318
Tel: (202) 463-4888
Email: info@aabd.org
http://www.aabd.org

The ABA offers banking information as well as an overview of schools and their banking programs. For information on certification, contact
American Bankers Association (ABA)
1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20036-1511
Tel: (800) 226-5377
Email: custserv@aba.com
http://www.aba.com

The AFSA serves as a voice of the consumer credit industry and its consumers in Washington, D.C.
American Financial Services Association (AFSA)
Email: info@afsamail.org
https://afsaonline.org

The institue is the world's largest member association representing professional accountants.
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
1345 Avenue of the Americas, 27th Floor
New York, NY, 10105-0302
Tel: (212) 596-6200
http://www.aicpa.org

The AIC is an advocacy and resource organization that provides information about the contributions of the private equity investment industry to long-term economic growth in the U.S.
American Investment Council (AIC)
799 9th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC, 20001-5324
Tel: (202) 465-7700
Email: info@investmentcouncil.org
http://www.investmentcouncil.org

The AMA is a nonprofit organization that offers corporate training and educational courses geared towards career advancement.
American Management Association (AMA)
1601 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY, 10019-7664
Tel: (888) 442-3708
Fax: (518) 891-0368
Email: customerservice@amanet.org
http://www.amanet.org

The AFCPE is a nonprofit organization that sets standards for financial counseling, coaching, and education.
Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE)
79 South State Street, Suite D3
Westerville, OH, 43081-2066
Tel: (614) 368-1055
http://www.afcpe.org

The AFP represents the interests of finance executives througout the world.
Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
4520 East West Highway, Suite 800
Bethesda, MD, 20814-3354
Tel: (301) 907-2862
Fax: (301) 907-2864
http://www.afponline.org

BAI provides financial service leaders with information on industry news, research, and events.
BAI
115 South LaSalle Street, Suite 3300
Chicago, IL, 60603-3801
Tel: (800) 224-9889
http://www.bai.org

The center provides workshops, home study courses, educational materials, and publications for futures and securities professionals.
Center for Futures Education
PO Box 309
Grove City, PA, 16127-0309
Tel: (724) 458-5860
Fax: (724) 458-5962
Email: info@thectr.com
http://www.thectr.com

CFP Board is a nonprofit organization that sets standards for financial planning certification.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board)
1425 K Street, NW, #800
Washington, DC, 20005-3673
Tel: (800) 487-1497
Tel 2: (202) 379-2200
Fax: (202) 379-2299
Email: mail@cfpboard.org
http://www.cfp.net

The CFA Institute promotes ethical, educational, and professional standards in the financial investment industry worldwide.
CFA Institute
915 East High Street
Charlottesville, VA, 22902-4868
Tel: (800) 247-8132
Tel 2: (434) 951-5499
Email: info@cfainstitute.org
http://www.cfainstitute.org

Visit this organization's Web site for information on membership for college students, a list of top employers of financial analysts, and scholarships for graduate students.
CFA Society New York
1540 Broadway, Suite 1010
New York, NY, 10036-2714
Tel: (212) 541-4530
Fax: (212) 541-4677
Email: education@cfany.org
https://www.cfany.org

This organization represents the professional interests of senior-level financial executives.
Financial Executives International
89 Headquarters Plaza, Suite 1462
Morristown, NJ, 07960-6834
Tel: (973) 765-1000
Fax: (973) 765-1018
http://www.financialexecutives.org

FINRA is a not-for-profit organization that regulates the broker-dealer industry.
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
1735 K Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20006-1506
Tel: (301) 590-6500
http://www.finra.org

FMA develops and distributes knowledge about financial practices globally.
Financial Management Association International (FMA)
University of South Florida, Muma College of Business
4202 East Fowler Avenue, BSN 3403
Tampa, FL, 33620-5500
Tel: (833) 946-4512
Fax: (813) 974-3318
Email: fma@coba.usf.edu
http://www.fma.org

This organization offers career support for women in finance as well as a job bank.
Financial Women's Association of New York
580 Fifth Avenue, Suite 820
New York, NY, 10036-4762
Tel: (212) 533-2141
Email: fwaoffice@fwa.org
http://fwa.org

The FIA is a major trade organization for the futures, options, and cleared swaps markets industry worldwide.
Futures Industry Association (FIA)
2001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 725, North Tower
Washington, DC, 20006-1850
Tel: (202) 466-5460
http://www.fia.org

The ICBA represents the community banking industry and its membership through advocacy and education.
Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)
1615 L Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC, 20036-5623
Tel: (866) 843-4222
Tel 2: (202) 659-8111
Email: info@icba.org
http://www.icba.org

The IMA is a worldwide association of business accountants and financial professionals.
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
10 Paragon Drive, Suite 1
Montvale, NJ, 07645-1760
Tel: (800) 638-4427
Tel 2: (201) 573-9000
Fax: (201) 474-1600
http://www.imanet.org

The IAQF offers platforms to discuss new developments in the quantitative finance profession. Its Web site provides an overview of financial engineering, advice on cover letters and resumes, and other resources.
International Association for Quantitative Finance (IAQF)
330 West 38th Street, Suite 1105
New York, NY, 10018-8403
Tel: (646) 736-0705
Email: Web@iaqf.org
http://www.iaqf.org

The association advances the interests of investment fund investors while promoting public understanding of investment funds worldwide.
International Investment Funds Association
333 Bay Street, Suite 2601
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5H 2R2
Email: info@iifa.ca
http://www.iifa.ca

For information on mutual funds and to read the Investment Company Fact Book, contact
Investment Company Institute
1401 H Street, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC, 20005-2110
Tel: (202) 326-5800
http://www.ici.org

For information on membership and certification, contact
Investments & Wealth Institute
5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 600
Greenwood Village, CO, 80111-3013
Tel: (303) 770-3377
Fax: (303) 770-1812
https://investmentsandwealth.org

For information on the alternative investment industry (which includes hedge funds, funds of hedge funds, managed futures funds, and other nontraditional asset classes), contact
Managed Funds Association
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC, 20004-1734
Tel: (202) 730-2600
https://www.managedfunds.org

The MBA represents the real estate finance industry and advocates for policy initiatives to support the success of its members.
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
1919 M Street, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036-3572
Tel: (800) 793-6222
Tel 2: (202) 557-2700
http://www.mba.org

The NACT, which is a treasury network within the Association of Corporate Treasurers, addresses the issues facing senior financial executives in the industry.
National Association of Corporate Treasurers (NACT)
150 Minories
London, United Kingdom, EC3N 1LS
https://www.treasurers.org/my-membership/treasury-networks/nact

The NACM is the premier resource for knowledge, learning, and networking in the credit management profession.
National Association of Credit Management (NACM)
8840 Columbia 100 Parkway
Columbia, MD, 21045-2158
Tel: (410) 740-5560
Fax: (410) 740-5574
Email: nacm_national@nacm.org
http://www.nacm.org

The NFA is the self-regulatory organization of the U.S. derivatives industry that enforces rules to protect investors and help its members comply with regulations.
National Futures Association (NFA)
300 South Riverside Plaza, #1800
Chicago, IL, 60606-6615
Tel: (312) 781-1300
Fax: (312) 781-1467
Email: information@nfa.futures.org
https://www.nfa.futures.org

The NVCA advocates for policies on behalf of the U.S. venture capital community and serves as a resource for data on the industry.
National Venture Capital Association (NVCA)
25 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 730
Washington, DC, 20001-7401
Tel: (202) 864-5920
Fax: (202) 864-5930
http://www.nvca.org

The NMA is a nonprofit organization that provides leadership development and new opportunities to its members across a wide range of industries.
NMA-THE Leadership Development Organization
3055 Kettering Boulevard, Suite 210
Dayton, OH, 45439-1965
Tel: (937) 294-0421
http://www.nma1.org

The society serves more than 200,000 risk practitioners and business leaders from over 75 countries. It offers publications, certification, and other resources.
RIMS, the risk management society
228 Park Avenue South, PMB 23312
New York, NY, 10003-1502
Tel: (212) 286-9292
https://www.rims.org

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association is a trade group that represents securities firms, asset management companies, and banks in the United States.
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
120 Broadway, 35th Floor
New York, NY, 10271-3599
Tel: (212) 313-1200
Fax: (212) 313-1301
Email: inquiry@sifma.org
http://www.sifma.org

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