ABOUT NASP

The National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) is the premier organization that assists Black and Brown professionals achieve inclusion in the financial services industry.

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  • Connects members to industry leaders and business opportunities
  • Advocates for policies that create equal representation and inclusion
  • Provides educational opportunities
  • Works to build awareness about the value of ensuring that people of color and women are included in all aspects of the financial services industry

NASP was founded in Chicago in 1985 by Maynard H. Jackson, Felicia Flowers-Smith, Joyce M. Johnson & Donald Davidson. From a core group of 44 people in attendance at NASP’s first organizational meeting in 1985, the organization has grown to become a resource for diverse professionals within the securities and investments industry. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NASP currently has 11 local chapters throughout the United States and boasts a membership of over 500.

Mission & Objectives

As a professional organization, NASP serves as a resource for diverse communities at large, with a particular focus on Black and Brown professionals within the securities and investments industry. We provide opportunities and programs for professional development, career navigation, and business networking across the financial services industry. Our NASP Foundation functions as a repository for information and research regarding generating economic value through inclusion and workforce empowerment, managerial and leadership skills development, and career coaching and mentoring.

OUR OBJECTIVES

  • To pursue the highest standards of professionalism and excellence among NASP members.
  • To achieve equal opportunity access in the securities industry .
  • To foster the growth and development of communities of diverse professionals and diverse owned businesses in the securities industry.
  • To enhance communication among members.
  • To increase public awareness, especially among underrepresented communities, of public and private finance career opportunities.
  • To pursue progressive and balanced policies affecting access to opportunities and capital and that drive full inclusion in financial markets for underrepresented communities.

OUR PRINCIPLES

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. 

NASP
HeadQuarters

1600 K Street, N.W.
Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20006

Telephone:
(202) 371-5535

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