Membership Benefits 

STANY members benefit from a diverse network of information, support, and business opportunities as well as an influential voice in legislative matters that affect the securities industry. Through STANY, traders are able to express and join their individual opinions with a group of like minded professionals. Rather than represent one business model, STANY works to express the collective opinions of our individual members. Therefore, the opinions expressed by STANY are not always, or necessarily, those shared by the firms by whom our members are employed. 

Dues are currently $150, $100 of which is tax-deductible. There are numerous intangible benefits of belonging to an organization associated with one's profession such as networking opportunities, the satisfaction of supporting an organization that is a voice for your positions, access to information and access to MEMBERS ONLY sections on our website. STANY offers these benefits and more, benefits that are measurable in dollars and cents. In fact, annual dues are easily recouped by attending just one event.

Some of the concrete benefits and potential savings of membership are:

• Ability to attend selected events hosted by STA and all of its affiliates throughout the U.S., Canada - at substantial savings. Networking with colleagues through the many social events sponsored by STANY throughout the year. 
• Affiliate membership in STA (Security Traders Association
• Employment Services - Both members and employers can now use the "Career and Jobs" section of our web site to post and search openings. This service is available to members and employers at no charge - we have found this section to be extremely popular, and provides employers with access to a high level of talent making job searches efficient and effective.
• Professional Resume and Interview Services - LASD Resource Development is offering a 20% discount to STANY members on its Resume Builder Service.  Laura Smith Dunaief, a STANY member, has 15 years of experience managing and recruiting in financial services, and holds her Series 7, 8, 24, 55, and 63 licenses. Through LASD Resource Development, Laura provides resume assistance and interview coaching for those who want to give themselves an edge in this competitive job market. For more information, please click here to visit LASD Resource Development on the web, or call 917-837-9426.
• Insurance- Life, Medical, Long Term Care, Accident and Cancer policies available to all members of STANY in good standing. 
• New York Institute of Finance: 10% off all public instructor-led and eLearning courses for one year. click here for details.  
• Opportunity to join STAPAC (STA Political Action Committee), the lobbying voice of STA. 
• Notice of SEC and NASDAQ rules proposals and changes 
• Access to blast e-mails and memos covering relevant topics for traders 
• Access to Members Only sections of STANY and STA websites
• Discounts for STA University on-line classes. Through Agreements with the New York Institute of Finance, the Chicago Board Options Exchange and through internal development, STAU offers courses designed to enhance a trader's career development and add value to an organization. Courses can be taken on-line in multiple sessions, or in a single block of time, at the student's discretion. click here

Measuring the Benefits of STANY Membership

In addition to the many professional, educational, and networking benefits of STANY Membership, you can easily make back your annual dues with a tax deduction and participation in just a few of the most popular STANY events. Here's how it adds up:

Current Membership Dues:                  $150
Portion of dues that goes to STA:         $50

New member initiation fee (1 time):      $100

2008 STANY Dinner

2008 STANY International Reception

2008 Golf Classic

2008 STA Annual Conference

Examples of events that STANY Members may attend for free:

• Annual Meeting and Cocktail Reception held each year in October.
• Town hall meetings on key issues in the Industry
• Bi-Monthly breakfasts with key industry representatives- STANY members only
• STANY members receive invitations to other industry related parties and functions just because they are members of STANY.