FINRA’s Membership Application Program (MAP) team serves as the first point of contact for firms looking to enter the broker-dealer industry. It works both to protect investors by ensuring would-be member firms meet FINRA standards of admission, and to help new and existing firms grow and evolve, ensuring a vibrant market for all.
On this episode, Cindy Foster, Vice President of MAP, joins us to share more about FINRA standards of admission and how the group works to ensure a smooth process for both current and prospective member firms.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Episode 117: Reviewing and Approving Digital Asset Firms
Checklist for Mandatory Materiality Consultation
Residential Supervisory Locations (RSL) FAQs
Phone: 212-858-4000, option five
Email: MAPintake@finra.org
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