The National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP) is the premier organization that helps Blacks, ethnic minorities, and women achieve inclusion in the financial services industry.
NASP:
- 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.
NASP TIMELINE
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Founded NASP (1985)
NASP was founded in Chicago in 1985 by Maynard H. Jackson, Felicia Flowers-Smith, Travers Bell, Joyce M. Johnson & Donald Davidson. -
Detroit Chapter Founded (1990)
NASP Detroit has awarded over $400,000.00 in scholarships to the deserving and historically overlooked students of Metro Detroit. -
NASP & MiDA Advisors, LLC Investment Partnership (2018)
NASP and USAID signed an investment partnership for “Mobilizing Institutional Investors to Develop Africa’s Infrastructure” or “MiDA”. MiDA members have invested up to $800 million across Africa and other emerging markets. -
30th Annual Pension & Financial Services Conference (2019)
The NASP Conference, held in Baltimore, MD, brought together more than 600 financial services professionals from across various sectors to learn about the latest concepts, trends, and solutions to pressing community issues. -
Legislative Initiatives (2020)
Actively working to establish standards and best practices across federal agencies related to the implementation of Section 342 of the Dodd - Frank Act and Section 1116 of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.