Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1735 K STREET NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
WASHINGTON, DC200061506
D Employer identification number

53-0088710
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 3,081,437,488
F Name and address of principal officer:
RICHARD G KETCHUM
1735 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200061506
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.FINRA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1936
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: FINRA IS DEDICATED TO INVESTOR PROTECTION AND MARKET INTEGRITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT REGULATION OF THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 22
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 705
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 2
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 39,018,044
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 421,979,581 400,257,523
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -236,153,909 24,906,035
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 134,631,393 180,552,555
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 320,457,065 605,716,113
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,000,000 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 140,543,686 155,855,827
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 500,341,571 467,858,075
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 645,885,257 623,713,902
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -325,428,192 -17,997,789
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 2,004,140,244 2,189,058,689
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 344,868,400 409,521,494
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 1,659,271,844 1,779,537,195
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: FINRA IS DEDICATED TO INVESTOR PROTECTION AND MARKET INTEGRITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT REGULATION OF THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$  
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
232
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
705
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletBD
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
22
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
10
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
MARCIA E ASQUITH
1735 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200061506
(202) 728-8949
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) RICHARD G KETCHUM
CHAIRMAN & CEO
 60.0 X   X       2,260,346 0 349,008
(2) JED BANDES PART-YR
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           28,922 0 0
(3) JOEL R BLUMENSCHEIN PART-YR
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           27,761 0 0
(4) CHARLES A BOWSHER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           68,998 0 0
(5) JOHN J BRENNAN
BOARD MEMBER
 3.0 X           62,789 0 0
(6) ELLYN L BROWN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           60,321 0 0
(7) RICHARD F BRUECKNER
BOARD MEMBER
 4.0 X           73,286 0 0
(8) MARI BUECHNER PART-YR
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           43,074 0 0
(9) JAMES E BURTON
BOARD MEMBER
 4.0 X           80,017 0 0
(10) MARK S CASADY
BOARD MEMBER
 3.0 X           60,742 0 0
(11) JOHN FX DOLAN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           59,023 0 0
(12) JAMES F DUFFY PART-YR
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           41,464 0 0
(13) W DENNIS FERGUSON
BOARD MEMBER
 3.0 X           64,839 0 0
(14) HARVEY J GOLDSCHMID
BOARD MEMBER
 3.0 X           63,262 0 0
(15) WILLIAM H HEYMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 3.0 X           70,203 0 0
(16) DR SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           65,306 0 0
(17) KEN NORENSBERG PART-YR
BOARD MEMBER
 3.0 X           30,261 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) RICHARD S PECHTER
BOARD MEMBER
 3.0 X           70,202 0 0
(19) JOHN W SCHMIDLIN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           82,253 0 0
(20) JOEL SELIGMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           55,323 0 0
(21) G DONALD STEEL PART-YR
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           50,085 0 0
(22) GARY H STERN
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           71,407 0 0
(23) KURT P STOCKER
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           68,590 0 0
(24) SETH H WAUGH
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(25) JAMES D WEDDLE
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(26) DUNCAN F WILLIAMS PART-YR
BOARD MEMBER
 2.0 X           43,089 0 0
(27) TODD T DIGANCI
EXECUTIVE VP AND CFO
 60.0     X       1,172,194 0 59,804
(28) MARCIA E ASQUITH
SENIOR VP AND CORP. SECRETARY
 60.0     X       588,242 0 51,325
(29) T GRANT CALLERY
EXEC. VP AND GENERAL COUNSEL
 60.0       X     705,205 0 111,280
(30) MARTIN P COLBURN
EXECUTIVE VP AND CTO
 60.0       X     856,433 0 195,616
(31) JAMES J CUMMINGS
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0       X     0 643,127 100,075
(32) JAMES P DONOVAN
SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRES.
 60.0       X     869,225 0 1,165,546
(33) LINDA D FIENBERG
PRESIDENT - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
 60.0       X     0 893,494 80,505
(34) SAMUEL H GAER
EXECUTIVE VP AND CIO
 60.0       X     76,850 0 204,019
(35) STEPHEN LUPARELLO
SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRES.
 60.0       X     0 1,370,526 62,363
(36) MARC MENCHEL
EXEC. VP AND GENERAL COUNSEL
 60.0       X     0 1,092,510 65,663
(37) HOWARD M SCHLOSS
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0       X     827,144 0 200,239
(38) STEPHEN M SCHOENEMAN
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0       X     708,508 0 63,439
(39) THOMAS M SELMAN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0       X     0 672,502 75,683
(40) JAMES R ALLEN
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0         X   582,114 0 105,753
(41) RICHARD A BACHMAN
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0         X   1,575,980 0 21,929
(42) STEVEN A JARRETT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0         X   618,888 0 431,137
(43) STEPHEN A JOACHIM
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0         X   797,207 0 334,027
(44) ANGELA A POSILLICO
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0         X   614,460 0 70,389
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 13,594,013 4,672,159 3,747,800
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet336
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
HP ENTERPRISE SERVICES LLC
1185 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 31ST F
NEW YORK,NY10036 		TECH. CONSULTING 50,101,748
TEK SYSTEMS
PO BOX 198568
ATLANTA,GA30384 		TECH. CONSULTING 6,631,818
NASDAQ OMX GROUP
9513 KEY WEST AVENUE
ROCKVILLE,MD20850 		TECH. CONSULTING 5,138,903
USTAS TECHNOLOGIES INC
10410 NOLAN DRIVE
ROCKVILLE,MD20850 		TECH. CONSULTING 4,726,250
NCS PEARSON INCORPORATED
21866 NETWORK PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60673 		TESTING SERVICES 4,606,038
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet111
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT 900,099 295,238,554 295,238,554    
b USER FEES 900,099 3,380,867 3,380,867    
c TRANSPARENCY SERVICE FEES 900,099 48,619,400 48,619,400    
d CONTRACT SERVICE FEES 900,099 52,596,317 13,718,221 38,878,096  
e All other program service revenue 900,099 422,385 422,385    
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 400,257,523
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 29,923,780   139,948 29,783,832
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 1,548,592     1,548,592
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 2,470,703,630  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 2,475,721,375  
c Gain or (loss) -5,017,745  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -5,017,745     -5,017,745
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a SUBSIDIARY OVERHEAD ALLOCATION 900,099 179,003,963 179,003,963    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 179,003,963
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 605,716,113 540,383,390 39,018,044 26,314,679
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 11,333,100      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 102,646,121      
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 19,181,225      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 17,508,334      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,187,047      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 7,886,445      
b Legal ......... 3,381,939      
c Accounting ........... 973,033      
d Lobbying ........... 452,730      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 5,248,637      
g Other .......... 15,009,544      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 113,320      
13 Office expenses ....... 9,803,423      
14 Information technology ...... 82,139,984      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 9,456,907      
17 Travel ............ 4,330,623      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 757,073      
20 Interest ........... 7,244      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 23,870,752      
23 Insurance .............. 2,281,145      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a ACTIVITY ASSESSMENT 295,394,965      
b TEMPORARY HELP 4,063,301      
c TAXES 1,970,932      
d PUBLICATIONS/PRINTING 738,846      
e BANK SERVICE FEES 519,065      
f All other expenses -541,833      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 623,713,902      
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... -4,558,486 1 -579,157
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 238,183,202 2 417,284,795
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 156,621,144 4 72,146,475
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 14,636,079 9 21,637,956
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 248,232,371
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 140,609,490 111,470,503 10c 107,622,881
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 708,935,363 11 744,846,594
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 644,678,891 12 716,587,903
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ......... 33,333,966 14 31,393,533
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 100,839,582 15 78,117,709
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 2,004,140,244 16 2,189,058,689
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 287,609,435 17 363,167,146
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 57,258,965 19 46,354,348
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 344,868,400 26 409,521,494
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .....   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 169,005,778 30 169,005,778
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 1,490,266,066 32 1,610,531,417
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 1,659,271,844 33 1,779,537,195
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 2,004,140,244 34 2,189,058,689
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
605,716,113
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
623,713,902
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-17,997,789
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
1,659,271,844
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
138,263,140
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
1,779,537,195
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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Additional Data


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Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

53-0088710
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
800,000
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
800,000
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
800,000
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

53-0088710
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   11,659,974 11,659,974
b Buildings ................   64,233,762 17,692,620 46,541,142
c Leasehold improvements ............   61,510,663 40,594,036 20,916,627
d Equipment ................   68,969,023 58,834,228 10,134,795
e Other .................   41,858,949 23,488,607 18,370,343
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 107,622,881
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) PRIVATE INVESTMENTS 		676,367,212 F

(B) MARKETABLE ALTERNATIVE INVESTM 		39,920,691 F

(C) INVESTMENT IN NSCC 		300,000 C






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 716,587,903
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIN 48 FOOTNOTE FROM CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 U.S. GAAP PROVIDES A TWO-STEP APPROACH FOR EVALUATING TAX POSITIONS. RECOGNITION (STEP 1) OCCURS WHEN AN ENTITY CONCLUDES THAT A TAX POSITION, BASED SOLELY ON ITS TECHNICAL MERITS, IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION. IN STEP 2 (MEASUREMENT), THE TAX BENEFIT IS MEASURED AS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF BENEFIT, DETERMINED ON A CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY BASIS, THAT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. DURING THE YEARS FROM 2007 TO 2010, WHICH REPRESENT THE YEARS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERS TO BE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, MANAGEMENT DID NOT IDENTIFY THE EXISTENCE OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. ACCORDINGLY, ALL TAX POSITIONS ARE RECOGNIZED AND MEASURED AT THEIR FULL BENEFIT IN THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

53-0088710
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 1 0 Program Services INSURANCE 12,165
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   5,194,637
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   2,094,122
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Investments   530,360
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 1 0 7,831,284
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 1 0 7,831,284
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

53-0088710
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) RICHARD G KETCHUM (i)
(ii)		 980,740
0 		1,250,000
0 		29,606
0 		321,305
0 		27,703
0 		2,609,354
0 		0
0
(2) TODD T DIGANCI (i)
(ii)		 476,490
0 		660,000
0 		35,704
0 		30,644
0 		29,160
0 		1,231,998
0 		0
0
(3) MARCIA E ASQUITH (i)
(ii)		 207,155
0 		220,000
0 		161,087
0 		23,460
0 		27,865
0 		639,567
0 		35,876
0
(4) T GRANT CALLERY (i)
(ii)		 357,230
0 		317,800
0 		30,174
0 		84,163
0 		27,117
0 		816,485
0 		0
0
(5) MARTIN P COLBURN (i)
(ii)		 382,482
0 		454,043
0 		19,908
0 		159,027
0 		36,589
0 		1,052,049
0 		0
0
(6) JAMES J CUMMINGS (i)
(ii)		 0
268,303 		0
347,149 		0
27,674 		0
70,295 		0
29,780 		0
743,202 		0
0
(7) JAMES P DONOVAN (i)
(ii)		 500,000
0 		360,000
0 		9,225
0 		1,158,318
0 		7,228
0 		2,034,771
0 		0
0
(8) LINDA D FIENBERG (i)
(ii)		 0
440,336 		0
420,300 		0
32,858 		0
62,664 		0
17,842 		0
974,000 		0
0
(9) SAMUEL H GAER (i)
(ii)		 76,735
0 		0
0 		115
0 		203,077
0 		942
0 		280,869
0 		0
0
(10) STEPHEN LUPARELLO (i)
(ii)		 0
585,278 		0
700,000 		0
85,248 		0
31,847 		0
30,517 		0
1,432,890 		0
0
(11) MARC MENCHEL (i)
(ii)		 0
391,140 		0
434,300 		0
267,070 		0
34,801 		0
30,862 		0
1,158,173 		0
0
(12) HOWARD M SCHLOSS (i)
(ii)		 422,440
0 		393,000
0 		11,704
0 		157,340
0 		42,899
0 		1,027,383
0 		0
0
(13) STEPHEN M SCHOENEMAN (i)
(ii)		 287,126
0 		225,000
0 		196,382
0 		31,076
0 		32,363
0 		771,947
0 		45,366
0
(14) THOMAS M SELMAN (i)
(ii)		 0
326,105 		0
324,400 		0
21,997 		0
63,136 		0
12,547 		0
748,185 		0
0
(15) JAMES R ALLEN (i)
(ii)		 247,098
0 		147,000
0 		188,016
0 		67,851
0 		37,902
0 		687,867
0 		0
0
(16) RICHARD A BACHMAN (i)
(ii)		 5,393
0 		155,000
0 		1,415,588
0 		5,717
0 		16,212
0 		1,597,909
0 		0
0
(17) STEVEN A JARRETT (i)
(ii)		 280,991
0 		285,000
0 		52,896
0 		404,843
0 		26,294
0 		1,050,025
0 		0
0
(18) STEPHEN A JOACHIM (i)
(ii)		 345,556
0 		428,200
0 		23,451
0 		293,675
0 		40,352
0 		1,131,234
0 		0
0
(19) ANGELA A POSILLICO (i)
(ii)		 230,166
0 		230,000
0 		154,294
0 		35,713
0 		34,676
0 		684,849
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION SCHEDULE J FOR THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EXECUTIVES, BASE SALARY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION (EARNED IN THE PRIOR YEAR) REPORTED IN COLUMNS B(i) AND B(ii) ARE INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. IN DETERMINING SALARIES AND INCENTIVE PAY, THE COMMITTEE RELIED ON A THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION STUDY PERFORMED BY MERCER, INC. THAT COMPARED FINRA EXECUTIVES TO INDUSTRY BENCHMARKING DATA. OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION (COLUMN B(iii)) IS LARGELY COMPOSED OF RETIREMENT VESTING AND/OR PAYOUT EVENTS FROM NON-QUALIFIED PLANS, AS WELL AS SEVERANCE OR SEPARATION PAYMENTS, IF APPLICABLE. FINRA OFFERS TWO NON-QUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS. 1) FINRA'S SUPPLEMENTAL DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN IS A NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN THAT IS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF A SELECT GROUP OF MANAGEMENT OR HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES SUCH AS THOSE DESCRIBED UNDER 201(2), 301(A)(3), AND 401(A)(1) OF ERISA. IT IS A FINRA FUNDED PLAN THAT VESTS AT SPECIFIED AGE AND SERVICE MILESTONES. THIS PLAN WAS CLOSED TO NEW ENTRANTS AS OF 12/31/05. 2) FINRA'S SUPPLEMENTAL DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN IS A NON-QUALIFIED PLAN THAT IS OPEN TO VICE PRESIDENTS AND ABOVE WITH AN ANNUAL BASE PAY ABOVE THE QUALIFIED LIMIT. IT IS ONLY OPEN TO THOSE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE CLOSED NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT IS A FINRA FUNDED PLAN WITH A 3 YEAR VESTING CYCLE WITH ANNUAL VESTING BEGINNING AT AGE 62. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONCERNING FINRA'S RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS IS PROVIDED BELOW. SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1 FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL: THE NEXT CABIN ABOVE ECONOMY IS ALLOWED FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE U.S. INCLUDING CANADA AND MEXICO, WHERE THE FLIGHT TIME IS OVER FOUR HOURS DIRECT. IT IS ALSO ALLOWED FOR ALL TRAVEL FROM THE U.S. MAINLAND TO HAWAII, AND FOR FLIGHTS WITHIN EUROPE THAT ARE OVER FOUR HOURS IN DURATION. OTHERWISE, ECONOMY CLASS IS REQUIRED. REIMBURSEMENT TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL EXPENSES INCURRED WHILE ATTENDING BOARD AND CORPORATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ON BEHALF OF FINRA, FINRA REGULATION, AND FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION IS PERMITTED. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: IN LIEU OF A WEEKEND FLIGHT HOME, A COMPANION MAY FLY TO MEET AN EMPLOYEE ON AN EXTENDED STAY AT HIS OR HER WORK LOCATION. AIRLINE TICKETS FOR WEEKEND COMPANIONS MUST BE FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS, AND MUST BE PURCHASED WITH A PERSONAL CREDIT CARD. THE EMPLOYEE WILL RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT NOT TO EXCEED WHAT THE COST OF A TICKET TO FLY THE EMPLOYEE HOME FOR THE WEEKEND WOULD HAVE BEEN. FINRA WILL NOT REIMBURSE EMPLOYEES FOR COMPANION TRAVEL TO INTERNATIONAL LOCATIONS. THE REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT WILL BE A TAXABLE FRINGE BENEFIT TO THE EMPLOYEE, AND THE EMPLOYEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TAXES. COMPANION WEEKEND TRAVEL MUST BE APPROVED BY THE EMPLOYEE'S DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR AND THE MANAGER OF CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES BEFORE THE TRIP. WHEN COMPANIONS ARE INVITED ON BEHALF OF FINRA, FINRA REGULATION, AND FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION TO BOARD MEETINGS, THEIR AIRFARE IS REIMBURSABLE. TAX INDEMNIFICATION: GIFTS TO EMPLOYEES ARE CONSIDERED TAXABLE COMPENSATION UNDER THE IRS CODE. THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE GIFT TO THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE INCLUDED AS WAGES ON THE EMPLOYEE'S W-2. IN GENERAL, IT IS FINRA'S PRACTICE TO "GROSS UP," OR ADJUST THE WAGES AND TAXES SO THAT THE TAX EFFECT OF RECEIVING A GIFT IS NEUTRAL TO THE EMPLOYEE. IT IS ALSO FINRA'S PRACTICE TO "GROSS-UP" EMPLOYEE RELOCATION EXPENSES, AS WELL AS FOOD AND LODGING EXPENSES INCURRED AS PART OF THE EXECUTIVE HEALTH PLAN. HEALTH AND CLUB DUES: AS PART OF ITS WELLNESS PROGRAM, FINRA OFFERS SUBSIDIZED GYM MEMBERSHIPS TO EMPLOYEES OF FINRA AND SUBSIDIARIES AT CERTAIN LOCATIONS. ALSO, THE CEO'S CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR UP TO A MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $20,000 EACH CALENDAR YEAR FOR ADMISSION FEES, DUES AND HOUSE CHARGES OF ONE CLUB IN EACH OF THE NEW YORK CITY AND WASHINGTON, D.C. METROPOLITAN AREAS TO BE USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. EXECUTIVE HEALTH PLAN: THE EXECUTIVE HEALTH PLAN IS AVAILABLE TO FINRA STAFF AT A LEVEL OF EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND ABOVE AND OTHER EMPLOYEES AS DESIGNATED BY THE CEO. THE EXECUTIVE HEALTH PLAN COVERS PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF A MEDICAL CONDITION(S). THE FINRA EXECUTIVE HEALTH PLAN PROVIDES FOR ONE ASSESSMENT PER YEAR. PERSONAL SERVICES: THE CEO'S CONTRACT PROVIDES FOR A CAR AND DRIVER IN BOTH NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON, D.C. TO BE USED FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES. THESE SERVICES, WHICH ARE USED PRINCIPALLY BY THE CEO, ARE USED BY OTHER FINRA EMPLOYEES FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES WHEN AVAILABLE. THE CEO'S CONTRACT ALSO PROVIDES FOR COSTS INCURRED RELATED TO PERSONAL FINANCIAL AND TAX COUNSELING, UP TO $20,000 PER CALENDAR YEAR, AS WELL AS SPOUSAL TRAVEL FOR CERTAIN BUSINESS-RELATED EVENTS.
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINES 4A AND 4B 4A) IN CONNECTION WITH RICHARD A. BACHMAN'S SEPARATION FROM FINRA, HE WAS PAID $290,296 IN 2010. IN CONNECTION WITH STEVEN A. JARRETT'S SEPARATION FROM FINRA, HE WAS PAID $28,823 IN 2010. IN CONNECTION WITH JAMES R. ALLEN'S PENDING SEPARATION FROM FINRA, HE WAS PAID $162,050 IN 2010. 4B) FINRA OFFERS TWO NON-QUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLANS. ANNUAL INCREASES IN BENEFIT VALUE, CLIFF VESTING EVENTS, AND PAYOUT DIFFERENTIALS ARE TAXABLE IN THE YEAR IN WHICH THEY OCCUR AND ARE REPORTED IN COLUMN B(iii) OF SCHEDULE J, PART II. UNVESTED BENEFIT AND CONTRIBUTION ACCRUALS ARE TAX DEFERRED AND ARE REPORTED IN COLUMN C OF SCHEDULE J, PART II. 1) FINRA'S SUPPLEMENTAL DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN IS A NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN THAT IS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF A SELECT GROUP OF MANAGEMENT OR HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES SUCH AS THOSE DESCRIBED UNDER 201(2), 301(A)(3), AND 401(A)(1) OF ERISA. IT IS A FINRA FUNDED PLAN THAT VESTS AT SPECIFIED AGE AND SERVICE MILESTONES. THIS PLAN WAS CLOSED TO NEW ENTRANTS AS OF 12/31/05. PARTICIPANTS IN THE NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN THAT HAD AN INCREMENTAL INCREASE IN PRESENT VALUE OF PARTICIPANT BENEFIT VALUE FROM PRIOR YEAR INCLUDE: T. GRANT CALLERY - $3,122 JAMES J. CUMMINGS - $3,135 STEPHEN LUPARELLO - $62,740 MARC MENCHEL - $256,521 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN THAT HAD A GROSS TAXABLE PAYOUT INCLUDE: RICHARD A. BACHMAN - $1,107,737 2) FINRA'S SUPPLEMENTAL DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN IS A NON-QUALIFIED PLAN THAT IS OPEN TO VICE PRESIDENTS AND ABOVE WITH AN ANNUAL BASE PAY ABOVE THE QUALIFIED LIMIT. IT IS ONLY OPEN TO THOSE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE CLOSED NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT IS A FINRA FUNDED PLAN WITH A 3 YEAR VESTING CYCLE WITH ANNUAL VESTING BEGINNING AT AGE 62. PARTICIPANTS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN WITH CONTRIBUTIONS VESTING IN 2010 INCLUDE: MARCIA E. ASQUITH - $137,929 STEPHEN M. SCHOENEMAN - $174,043 ANGELA A. POSILLICO - $135,404 VOLUNTARY COMPENSATION DISCLOSURES: SETH H. WAUGH AND JAMES D. WEDDLE WERE VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS IN 2010 AND DID NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES.
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Transactions with Interested Persons
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"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Name of the organization
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

53-0088710
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
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Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
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(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
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Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
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(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) NYSE EURONEXTNYSE REGULATION SCHEDULE L, PART V 31,410,926 SCHEDULE L, PART V   No
(2) BNY CONVERGEX HOLDINGS LLC SCHEDULE L, PART V 12,509,709 SCHEDULE L, PART V   No
(3) DEUTSCH BANK AMERICAS SCHEDULE L, PART V 8,458,579 SCHEDULE L, PART V   No
(4) PERSHING LLC SCHEDULE L, PART V 5,911,968 SCHEDULE L, PART V   No
(5) EDWARD JONES SCHEDULE L, PART V 300,973 SCHEDULE L, PART V   No
(6) LPL FINANCIAL SCHEDULE L, PART V 244,313 SCHEDULE L, PART V   No
(7) STERNE AGEE LEACH INC SCHEDULE L, PART V 155,700 SCHEDULE L, PART V   No
(8) MEGAN E PELUSO SCHEDULE L, PART V 79,887 SCHEDULE L, PART V   No
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Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART V FINRA'S BYLAWS DO NOT CLASSIFY DIRECTORS AS INDEPENDENT OR NOT INDEPENDENT. AS A SELF-REGULATORY ORGANIZATION, BOARD MEMBERS ARE CLASSIFIED AS "PUBLIC" OR "INDUSTRY" AND A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD MUST ALWAYS MEET THE "PUBLIC" DEFINITION. ADDITIONALLY, ANY TRANSACTIONS WITH COMPANIES THAT EMPLOY A BOARD MEMBER, OR FOR WHICH A BOARD MEMBER MAY SERVE AS A MEMBER OF ITS DIRECTORATE, INCLUDING THOSE LISTED BELOW, WERE CONDUCTED IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS AND DO NOT REFLECT SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN INTERESTED PARTIES. HOWEVER, THE IRS DEFINITION OF AN INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBER OF A GOVERNING BODY IS SPECIFIC TO THE FORM 990, AND APPLIES A CIRCUMSTANCES-BASED APPROACH FOCUSING ON COMPENSATION AS AN EMPLOYEE, COMPENSATION AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (EXCLUSIVE OF REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR SERVING ON THE BOARD), AND A DOLLAR THRESHOLD FOR PAYMENTS MADE TO OR RECEIVED FROM ANOTHER ORGANIZATION IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS. PLEASE SEE PAGE 19 OF THE 2010 FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMPLETE IRS DEFINITION. ELLYN L. BROWN IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARDS OF NYSE EURONEXT AND NYSE REGULATION, AND A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. FINRA PAID NYSE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS $28,473,734 FOR OCCUPANCY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND $2,937,192 FOR CERTAIN PASS-THROUGH FEES COLLECTED BY FINRA AND REMITTED TO NYSE REGULATION, INC. RICHARD F. BRUECKNER IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF BNY CONVERGEX HOLDINGS LLC AND A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. BNY CONVERGEX GROUP PAID FINRA $12,509,709 FOR TRANSACTION AND REPORTING FEES. RICHARD F. BRUECKNER IS THE CHAIRMAN (& CEO THROUGH OCTOBER 2010) OF PERSHING LLC AND A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. PERSHING LLC PAID FINRA $5,911,968 FOR TRANSACTION AND REPORTING FEES. MARK S. CASADY IS THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF LPL FINANCIAL AND JOHN J. BRENNAN IS A DIRECTOR OF LPL FINANCIAL AND BOTH SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. LPL FINANCIAL PAID FINRA $244,313 FOR TRANSACTION AND REPORTING FEES. JAMES F. DUFFY WAS INTERIM CEO AND A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF THE NYSE REGULATION, INC., AND DURING 2010 WAS A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. FINRA PAID THE NYSE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS $28,473,734 FOR OCCUPANCY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND $2,937,192 FOR CERTAIN PASS-THROUGH FEES COLLECTED BY FINRA AND REMITTED TO NYSE REGULATION. W. DENNIS FERGUSON IS THE DIRECTOR OF CLEARING FOR STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC. AND IS A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC. PAID FINRA $155,700 FOR TRANSACTION AND REPORTING FEES. DR. SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON IS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF NYSE REGULATION, INC., WAS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF NYSE EURONEXT DURING 2010, AND IS A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. FINRA PAID NYSE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS $28,473,734 FOR OCCUPANCY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND $2,937,192 FOR CERTAIN PASS-THROUGH FEES COLLECTED BY FINRA AND REMITTED TO NYSE REGULATION. RICHARD S. PECHTER IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF NYSE REGULATION, INC., AND A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. FINRA PAID THE NYSE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS $28,473,734 FOR OCCUPANCY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND $2,937,192 FOR CERTAIN PASS-THROUGH FEES COLLECTED BY FINRA AND REMITTED TO NYSE REGULATION. MEGAN E. PELUSO IS AN EMPLOYEE OF FINRA AND IS THE DAUGHTER OF T. GRANT CALLERY, EVP AND GENERAL COUNSEL OF FINRA. FINRA PAID MS. PELUSO ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF $79,887. JOHN W. SCHMIDLIN IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF NYSE REGULATION, INC., AND A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. FINRA PAID THE NYSE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS $28,473,734 FOR OCCUPANCY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND $2,937,192 FOR CERTAIN PASS-THROUGH FEES COLLECTED BY FINRA AND REMITTED TO NYSE REGULATION. KURT P. STOCKER IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF NYSE REGULATION, INC., AND A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. FINRA PAID THE NYSE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS $28,473,734 FOR OCCUPANCY AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND $2,937,192 FOR CERTAIN PASS-THROUGH FEES COLLECTED BY FINRA AND REMITTED TO NYSE REGULATION. SETH H. WAUGH IS CEO OF DEUTSCHE BANK AMERICAS AND A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. DEUTSCHE BANK AMERICAS PAID FINRA $8,458,579 FOR TRANSACTION AND REPORTING FEES. JAMES D. WEDDLE IS MANAGING PARTNER OF EDWARD JONES AND A MEMBER OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS. EDWARD JONES PAID FINRA $300,973 FOR TRANSACTION AND REPORTING FEES.
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Name of the organization
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53-0088710
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION   THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED ON A STAND-ALONE BASIS WITH ALL SIGNIFICANT INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLE AND PAYABLE AMOUNTS ELIMINATED AND DOES NOT REPRESENT THE CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. (FINRA) AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES. THE 2010 FORM 990 SHOULD BE READ IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2010 FINRA ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON WWW.FINRA.ORG. SEE ALSO SEPARATE 2010 FORM 990S FOR RELATED ENTITIES, INCLUDING FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC., FINRA REGULATION, INC., AND FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 FINRA AND ITS RELATED ENTITIES TOUCH VIRTUALLY EVERY ASPECT OF THE SECURITIES BUSINESS - FROM REGISTERING AND EDUCATING INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS TO EXAMINING SECURITIES FIRMS; WRITING RULES; ENFORCING THOSE RULES AND THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS; INFORMING AND EDUCATING THE INVESTING PUBLIC; PROVIDING TRADE REPORTING AND OTHER INDUSTRY UTILITIES; AND ADMINISTERING THE LARGEST DISPUTE RESOLUTION FORUM FOR INVESTORS AND REGISTERED FIRMS.
BUSINESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 BOARD MEMBERS RICHARD F. BRUECKNER AND DUNCAN F. WILLIAMS HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING 2010. MR. BRUECKNER IS CHAIRMAN (& CEO THROUGH OCTOBER 2010) OF PERSHING LLC, WHICH PERFORMS CLEARING SERVICES FOR DUNCAN-WILLIAMS, INC. FOR WHICH MR. WILLIAMS SERVES AS PRESIDENT. BOARD MEMBER RICHARD F. BRUECKNER HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING 2010 WITH JOHN J. BRENNAN AND MARK S. CASADY. MR. BRUECKNER IS CHAIRMAN (& CEO THROUGH OCTOBER 2010) OF PERSHING LLC, WHICH PERFORMS CLEARING SERVICES FOR BROKER-DEALERS WITHIN LPL FINANCIAL, OF WHICH MR. BRENNAN IS A BOARD MEMBER AND MR. CASADY IS CHAIRMAN AND CEO. BOARD MEMBERS WILLIAM H. HEYMAN AND RICHARD F. BRUECKNER HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING 2010. MR. BRUECKNER IS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF BNY MELLON, WHICH IS A MEMBER OF THE TRAVELERS' BANK LENDING SYNDICATE AND PROVIDES CUSTODIAL SERVICES TO THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES. MR. HEYMAN IS VICE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, WHICH ALSO DOES BUSINESS WITH THE FIXED INCOME DEALER DESK OF BNY MELLON. BOARD MEMBERS WILLIAM H. HEYMAN AND SETH H. WAUGH HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING 2010. MR. WAUGH IS CEO OF DEUTSCHE BANK AMERICAS, WHICH IS A MEMBER OF THE TRAVELERS' BANK LENDING SYNDICATE. MR. HEYMAN IS VICE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER OF THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, WHICH ALSO DOES BUSINESS WITH THE FIXED INCOME DEALER DESK OF DEUTSCHE BANK. BOARD MEMBERS RICHARD F. BRUECKNER AND SETH W. WAUGH HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP IN 2010. MR. BRUECKNER IS CHAIRMAN (& CEO THROUGH OCTOBER 2010) OF PERSHING LLC, WHICH PERFORMS CLEARING SERVICES FOR DEUTSCHE BANK AMERICAS, FOR WHICH MR. WAUGH SERVES AS CEO. BOARD MEMBERS RICHARD F. BRUECKNER AND W. DENNIS FERGUSON HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP IN 2010. MR. BRUECKNER IS CHAIRMAN (& CEO THROUGH OCTOBER 2010) OF PERSHING LLC, WHICH DOES BUSINESS WITH STERNE AGEE CLEARING, FOR WHICH MR. FERGUSON SERVES AS PRESIDENT. BOARD MEMBERS RICHARD F. BRUECKNER AND JAMES D. WEDDLE HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING 2010. MR. BRUECKNER IS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF BNY MELLON, WHICH PROVIDES CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR EDWARD JONES, OF WHICH MR. WEDDLE IS THE MANAGING PARTNER. JOHN J. BRENNAN AND MARK S. CASADY HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING 2010 AS MR. CASADY IS CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF LPL FINANCIAL AND MR. BRENNAN SERVES AS A BOARD MEMBER. JOHN J. BRENNAN AND ELLYN L. BROWN HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING 2010 AS THEY SERVE TOGETHER AS TRUSTEES OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING FOUNDATION. STEPHEN LUPARELLO AND GARY H. STERN HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP DURING 2010 AS THEY SERVE TOGETHER ON THE BOARD OF DEPOSITORY TRUST CLEARING CORPORATION. THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS ALSO SERVED TOGETHER AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF NYSE REGULATION, INC. DURING 2010: JAMES F. DUFFY (ALSO INTERIM CEO OF NYSE REGULATION, INC. THROUGH JULY 2010) ELLYN L. BROWN (ALSO NYSE EURONEXT) DR. SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON (ALSO NYSE EURONEXT) RICHARD S. PECHTER JOHN W. SCHMIDLIN KURT P. STOCKER
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 FINRA IS ORGANIZED AS A NONSTOCK, NOT-FOR-PROFIT, MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION. NO REVENUES OR EARNINGS MAY BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL OR MEMBER. ANY REGISTERED BROKER, DEALER, MUNICIPAL SECURITIES BROKER OR DEALER, OR GOVERNMENT SECURITIES BROKER OR DEALER IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION, EXCEPT FOR THOSE WHO FAIL OR CEASE TO SATISFY THE CORPORATION'S QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, OR BECOMES DISQUALIFIED, OR FAILS TO FILE CERTAIN FORMS AS THE CORPORATION PRESCRIBES. THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION GENERALLY HAVE NO VOTING RIGHTS, OTHER THAN TO VOTE ON (1) AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS OF THE CORPORATION, (2) BUSINESS RAISED DURING THE ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETINGS OF MEMBERS, (3) THE ELECTION OF THE SMALL FIRM, MID-SIZED FIRM AND LARGE FIRM GOVERNORS, OR (4) OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE OR FINRA'S RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION. SMALL FIRM MEMBERS (ANY BROKER OR DEALER ADMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION WHICH, AT THE TIME OF DETERMINATION, HAS AT LEAST 1 AND NO MORE THAN 150 REGISTERED PERSONS) ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE THREE SMALL FIRM GOVERNORS, MID-SIZE FIRM MEMBERS (AT LEAST 151 AND NO MORE THAN 499 REGISTERED PERSONS) ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE SINGLE MID-SIZE FIRM GOVERNOR, AND LARGE FIRM MEMBERS (500 OR MORE REGISTERED PERSONS) ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF THE THREE LARGE FIRM GOVERNORS.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSONS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A SMALL FIRM MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF SMALL FIRM GOVERNORS, MID-SIZE FIRM MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF MID-SIZE FIRM GOVERNORS, LARGE FIRM MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF LARGE FIRM GOVERNORS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH A VOTE AS PROVIDED IN THE CORPORATION'S BY-LAWS.
CLASSES OF PERSONS, DECISIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL & TYPE OF VOTING RIGHTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B THE CORPORATION'S MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON ANY AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS OF THE CORPORATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES FOR SUCH A VOTE AS PROVIDED IN THE CORPORATION'S BY-LAWS.
PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AT VARIOUS STEPS THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION CYCLE. THE AUDIT AND MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEES REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE ORGANIZATION'S 2010 FORM 990 ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2011. THE BOARD WAS PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE FINAL FORM 990 FOR REVIEW (VIA A WEBSITE FOR BOARD MEMBERS ONLY) PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION HAS WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES. THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR BOARD MEMBERS REQUIRES INITIAL DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS AS WELL AS ANNUAL DISCLOSURE BY THE SAME BOARD MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE WRITTEN POLICY CONTAINS AN ONGOING OBLIGATION OF BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY ARISE. EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO CERTIFY ANNUALLY AS TO THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE WRITTEN POLICY. THE WRITTEN POLICY CONTAINS AN ONGOING OBLIGATION FOR EMPLOYEES TO INFORM FINRA OF ALL BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS IN WHICH THEY HAVE AN INTEREST AND TO ARRANGE FOR FINRA TO RECEIVE DUPLICATE ACCOUNT STATEMENTS. FINRA REVIEWS TRANSACTIONS IN EMPLOYEES' BROKERAGE ACCOUNTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH FINRA'S INVESTMENT RESTRICTIONS. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THESE RESTRICTIONS PROHIBIT EMPLOYEES FROM HAVING AN INTEREST IN A BROKER-DEALER OR ENTITY THAT DERIVES 10% OR MORE OF ITS REVENUE, NET OF INTEREST EXPENSE, FROM BROKER-DEALER SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES. A LIST OF PROHIBITED COMPANIES IS POSTED ON FINRA'S CORPORATE INTRANET. FINRA'S DEPARTMENT HEADS HAVE ACCESS TO SEVERAL ONLINE REPORTS THAT HELP THEM AVOID ASSIGNING AN EMPLOYEE TO WORK ON A PROJECT THAT WOULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT. FOR INSTANCE, A MANAGER CAN DETERMINE WHETHER AN EMPLOYEE'S STOCK HOLDINGS WOULD CONFLICT WITH A PROPOSED FINRA ASSIGNMENT (E.G., ASSIGNING AN EMPLOYEE TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH A VENDOR IN WHICH THE EMPLOYEE HAS A SIGNIFICANT STOCK POSITION). EMPLOYEES ARE REGULARLY REMINDED OF THE RESOURCES THAT ARE AVAILABLE WHEN THEY ARE UNSURE WHAT TO DO. IN ADDITION TO TALKING TO DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYEES CAN DISCUSS CONFLICT-RELATED CONCERNS WITH FINRA'S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL OR ETHICS MANAGER. IF THEY ARE UNCOMFORTABLE DISCLOSING AN ISSUE AND DISCLOSING THEIR IDENTITY, THEY CAN USE FINRA'S 24-HOUR ETHICSPOINT HOTLINE TO POSE QUESTIONS OR REPORT CONCERNS. COMMUNICATIONS MADE THROUGH ETHICSPOINT ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND, IF THE EMPLOYEE WISHES, ANONYMOUS. FINRA'S WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY FORBIDS RETALIATION AGAINST EMPLOYEES WHO REPORT SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT IN GOOD FAITH, EVEN IF THE REPORT ULTIMATELY PROVES TO BE ERRONEOUS.
PROCESS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION OF TOP OFFICIALS, OFFICERS & KEY EMP. FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A AND 15B THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS (THE "COMPENSATION COMMITTEE") IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING PAY FOR EXECUTIVES OF FINRA AND SUBSIDIARIES WHOSE TOTAL COMPENSATION, INCLUDING INCENTIVE COMPENSATION, MAY EXCEED $1 MILLION. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF FOUR NON-EMPLOYEE, NON-SECURITIES INDUSTRY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE COMMITTEE MET ON NOVEMBER 18, 2009, JANUARY 27, 2010, AND AGAIN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2010 TO ESTABLISH INCENTIVE COMPENSATION ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2009 AND TO ESTABLISH BASE SALARIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2010. THE COMMITTEE ENGAGED MERCER, INC. ("MERCER"), A THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, TO PREPARE A COMPENSATION STUDY FOR REVIEW AT THESE MEETINGS. THE COMPENSATION STUDY INCLUDED THE COMPENSATION LEVELS DURING 2009 FOR ALL OF THE EXECUTIVES UNDER CONSIDERATION AS WELL AS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR EXECUTIVES EMPLOYED BY A MIX OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING BROKERAGE/BANKING FIRMS, SECURITIES EXCHANGES AND REGULATORS, THAT MERCER BELIEVED TO BE APPROPRIATE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES TO FINRA. THE COMMITTEE'S MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 2009, JANUARY 27, 2010 AND FEBRUARY 9, 2010 MEETINGS WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE FOLLOWING THE COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL OF THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES. THE FULL BOARD FURTHER APPROVED THE 2009 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AT ITS TELEPHONIC MEETING ON FEBRUARY 10, 2010. ALL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS VOTED FOR THE PROPOSED LEVEL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
AVAILABILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE FINRA CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
ESTIMATED AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN B - ESTIMATED AVERAGE PER WEEK THE OFFICERS / KEY EMPLOYEES LISTED IN FORM 990, PART VII, DEVOTE AN AVERAGE TOTAL OF 60 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS: FINRA REGULATION, INC., FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC. AND FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES PRIMARILY RELATE TO ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: CHANGES IN NET INCOME/(LOSS), UNRECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN AMOUNTS AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE 2010 FINRA ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON WWW.FINRA.ORG.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

53-0088710
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity







(1) SECURITIES DEALERS AGENCY LLC
 
 
INSURANCE DE     NA
 
(2) NASD INST FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 
 
EDUCATION DE     NA
 








Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) FINRA REGULATION INC

1735 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC200061506
52-1959501 		REGULATION DE 501(C)(6) N/A FINRA
 
 
 
(2) FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION INC

1735 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC200061506
52-2187577 		ARBITRATION DE 501(C)(6) N/A FINRA
 
 
 
(3) FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

1735 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC200061506
20-0863779 		EDUCATION DE 501(C)(4) N/A FINRA
 
 
 








For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) NEW NASD HOLDING INC
1735 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200061506
52-2307595 		HOLDING COMPANY DE NA
  		C CORP     100.000 %
(2) SECURITIES DEALERS RISK PURCHASING GROUP
1735 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200061506
52-1953595 		PURCHASE INSURANC DE NA
  		C CORP     100.000 %
(3) NATIONAL CLEARING CORPORATION
1735 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200061506
13-1971649 		INACTIVE DE NA
  		C CORP     100.000 %
(4) SECURITIES DEALERS INSURANCE CO
VICTORIA HALL 11 VICTORIA STREET
HM 11 HAMILTON    
BD
INSURANCE BD N/A
 C CORP     100.000 %
(5) FINRA LIMITED
35 NEW BROAD STREET
LONDON   EC2MNH
UK
EDUCATIONAL UK NA
  		C CORP     100.000 %




Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

 N 3,322,067  
(2) FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

 P 105,041  
(3) FINRA REGULATION INC

 O 274,976,883  
(4) FINRA REGULATION INC

 P 26,974,847  
(5) FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION INC

 O 686,363  
(6) FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION INC

 P 903,447  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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