Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
FINRA REGULATION INC
 
% MARCIA E ASQUITH
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 province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20006
D Employer identification number

52-1959501
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 853,552,682
F Name and address of principal officer:
ROBERT W COOK
1735 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200061506
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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
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1996
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.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 9
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2,849
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 42,700
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 13,512
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 852,600,052 852,947,989
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 0 0
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 377,519 604,693
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 852,977,571 853,552,682
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 254,363 1,174,286
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) 403,629,283 424,511,786
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–24e).... 195,104,097 198,966,667
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 598,987,743 624,652,739
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 253,989,828 228,899,943
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 50,581,527 70,273,653
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 442,648,318 390,435,039
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... -392,066,791 -320,161,386
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $   )
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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 (see instructions)? ...
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 I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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 III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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 VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick 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 XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII 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 and XII 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
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...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 (see instructions) ....
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
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? 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 direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
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
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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 ...
35b
 
 
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 11b 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 or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
0
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
 
 
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
2,849
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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 as charitable contributions? ...
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
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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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 or note to any line 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
10
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
9
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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 this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, 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," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletMARCIA E ASQUITH1735 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 or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) W DENNIS FERGUSON......................................................................
CHAIR, REG POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 66,575 0
(2) ELISSE B WALTER......................................................................
CHAIR, REG POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 82,421 0
(3) KEVIN CARRENO......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 60,533 0
(4) MARK S CASADY......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 60,726 0
(5) MARK W CRESAP......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 80,929 0
(6) GREGORY J FLEMING......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY COMMITTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) SUSAN WOLBURGH-JENAH......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY COMMITTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 80,259 0
(8) BRIGITTE C MADRIAN......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY COMMITTEE
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 80,349 0
(9) KATHLEEN A MURPHY......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 40,150 0
(10) RICHARD S PECHTER......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 66,309 0
(11) RANDAL K QUARLES......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 40,150 0
(12) JOSEPH ROMANO......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 40,816 0
(13) LESLIE F SEIDMAN......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 80,385 0
(14) JOEL SELIGMAN......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 60,544 0
(15) JAMES D WEDDLE......................................................................
REGULATORY POLICY CMTE PART-YR
 2.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 88,072 0
(16) RICHARD G KETCHUM......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 60.0
.................
0.0 		    X       0 2,821,159 92,784
(17) TODD T DIGANCI......................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP AND CFO
 60.0
.................
0.0 		    X       0 1,248,910 122,971
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MARCIA E ASQUITH........................................................................
SENIOR VP AND CORP SECRETARY
 60.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 564,157 112,407
(19) SUSAN F AXELROD........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		    X       946,967 0 181,756
(20) ROBERT L D COLBY........................................................................
EVP AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
 60.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 1,347,507 61,667
(21) THOMAS R GIRA........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		    X       923,229 0 89,771
(22) RICHARD W BERRY........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 765,142 48,919
(23) F GREGORY AHERN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     0 900,008 73,267
(24) J BRADLEY BENNETT........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     928,987 0 135,435
(25) STEVEN A JOACHIM........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     0 879,199 201,753
(26) DEREK W LINDEN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     700,806 0 86,745
(27) STEVEN J RANDICH........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP AND CIO
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     0 1,380,697 66,508
(28) STEPHEN M SCHOENEMAN........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     0 607,487 137,432
(29) THOMAS M SELMAN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     725,815 0 78,492
(30) JONATHAN J SOKOBIN........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		      X     0 532,109 117,254
(31) GENE DEMAIO........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   793,286 0 61,809
(32) CAMERON K FUNKHOUSER........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   794,088 0 91,200
(33) JOHN MALITZIS........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   727,525 0 147,238
(34) MICHAEL RUFINO........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   754,609 0 150,176
(35) DANIEL SIBEARS........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		        X   786,654 0 124,846
(36) CARLO DI FLORIO........................................................................
CHIEF RISK OFFICER
 60.0
.......................0.0 		          X 0 779,848 172,152
(37) LINDA D FIENBERG........................................................................
PRESIDENT - DISPUTE RESOLUTION
 0.0
.......................0.0 		          X 0 809,575 3,779
(38) TRACY B JOHNSON........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 60.0
.......................0.0 		          X 0 599,044 93,234
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 8,081,966 14,163,060 2,451,595
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1,433
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
Yes
 
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
PROMETRIC,
PO BOX 223608
PITTSBURGH,PA15251 		TESTING SERVICES 16,850,337
NCS PEARSON INCORPORATED,
21866 NETWORK PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60673 		TESTING SERVICES 4,850,954
VERITEXT YORK,
PO BOX 71303
CHICAGO,IL60694 		CONSULTING 2,152,201
TFI RESOURCES INC,
PO BOX 4346
HOUSTON,TX77210 		RECRUITING 362,870
TEKSYSTEMS INC,
PO BOX 198568
ATLANTA,GA30394 		TECH. CONSULTING 246,791
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet13
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a REGULATORY FEES 900099 448,170,342 448,170,342    
b USER FEES 900099 213,965,442 213,922,742 42,700  
c CONTRACT SERVICE FEES 900099 96,838,750 96,838,750    
d FINES 900099 93,763,653 93,763,653    
e ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 900099 209,802 209,802    
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 852,947,989
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 0      
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 604,693     604,693
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 0      
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      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 853,552,682 852,905,289 42,700 604,693
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 1,159,286  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 15,000 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,766,641      
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 320,182,604      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 44,318,985      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 33,471,920      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 21,771,636      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 4,378,104      
b Legal ......... 678,052      
c Accounting ........... 102,800      
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 25,545,813      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 111,329      
13 Office expenses ....... 3,996,943      
14 Information technology ...... 5,207,574      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 31,495,706      
17 Travel ............ 12,275,496      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 4,733,315      
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,639,893      
23 Insurance ... 0      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a OVERHEAD ALLOCATION 104,108,790      
b TEMPORARY HELP 1,138,117      
c BAD DEBT EXPENSE 1,902,593      
d PUBLICATIONS/PRINTING 476,827      
e All other expenses 175,315      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 624,652,739 0    
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 18,581,893 1 12,930,288
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 26,993,675 4 54,900,510
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 398,188 9 157,928
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 184,533,501
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 182,429,705 4,449,909 10c 2,103,796
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 0 11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 82,692 14 9,396
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 75,170 15 171,735
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 50,581,527 16 70,273,653
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 365,617,749 17 309,847,209
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 77,030,569 19 80,587,830
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 442,648,318 26 390,435,039
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 350,000 30 12,592,800
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 50,000,000 31 50,000,000
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds -442,416,791 32 -382,754,186
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... -392,066,791 33 -320,161,386
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 50,581,527 34 70,273,653
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
853,552,682
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
624,652,739
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
228,899,943
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
-392,066,791
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-156,994,538
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
-320,161,386
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA REGULATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1959501
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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 can 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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)
Revenue included on 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 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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" on 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 XIII 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 Net investment earnings, gains, and 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 current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements   25,607,861 25,504,771 103,090
d Equipment ...   4,849,167 4,599,727 249,440
e Other ...   154,076,473 152,325,207 1,751,266
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 2,103,796
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
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 (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 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 XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
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 XIII.) ............ 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 XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 ASC 740 FOOTNOTE FROM CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 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 2012 TO 2015, 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 RELATED TO CURRENT 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.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA REGULATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1959501
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 its grants and
other 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 its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (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 and investments
in region
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)      
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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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
  2015 CONTRIBUTION 15,000 CHECK      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
1
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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.
Part III can be duplicated 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)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (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 separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (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, Information 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA REGULATION INC
 
Employer identification number
52-1959501
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
1521 GEORGETOWN ROAD
HUDSON,OH44236 		34-1747398 501(C)(3) 97,442       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(2) AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
4400 MASS AVE
WASHINGTON,DC20016 		53-0196549 501(C)(3) 10,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(3) APPLESEED FOUNDATION INC
727 15TH STREET
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1835698 501(C)(3) 10,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(4) ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES & EXCHANGE
2201 L STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		22-3036796 501(C)(3) 10,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(5) CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA
1424 16TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-0880625 501(C)(3) 30,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(6) COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION
122 E 42ND STREET
NEW YORK,NY10168 		13-1623848 501(C)(3) 10,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(7) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
1100 13TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1190398 501(C)(3) 33,500       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(8) JUMPSTART COALITION
919 18TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-2031297 501(C)(3) 15,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(9) OPERATION HOPE
707 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA90617 		95-4378084 501(C)3 12,500       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(10) SIFMA FOUNDATION FOR INVESTOR PROTECTION
120 BROADWAY
NEW YORK,NY10271 		52-1087193 501(C)(3) 130,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(11) ST FRANCIS COLLEGE
180 REMSEN STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		11-1635105 501(C)(3) 10,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(12) TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
3254 STEINBERG HALL
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 		23-1352685 501(C)(3) 10,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(13) COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL
435 W 116TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-5598093 501(C)(3) 25,000       2015 CONTRIBUTION
(14) FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
1735 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		20-0863779 501(C)(4) 760,645       2015 CONTRIBUTION
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
13
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Schedule I VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE FOR APPLESEED FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION DURING 2015: RICHARD G. KETCHUM, FINRA CEO, SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE APPLESEED FOUNDATION. VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE FOR THE SIFMA FOUNDATION FOR INVESTOR EDUCATION CONTRIBUTION DURING 2015: TODD T. DIGANCI, FINRA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CFO, SERVED AS A BOARD MEMBER OF THE SIFMA FOUNDATION FOR INVESTOR EDUCATION. THE DONATION MADE TO THE AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION REPRESENTS THE EMPLOYER MATCH FOR BENEVITY, FINRA REGULATION'S WORKPLACE GIVING CAMPAIGN. FINRA REGULATION, INC. CONTRIBUTED DISGORGEMENT AWARDS RESULTING FROM REGULATORY FINES TO THE FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION. THESE DISGORGEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $760,645 WERE EARMARKED BY FINRA REGULATION, INC. FOR THE INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION), FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE FOUNDATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) AND ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE UNDERSERVED AMERICANS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TOOLS NECESSARY FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS. THE FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING AND MONITORING GRANTS. SEE THE FOUNDATION'S FORM 990 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON THE GRANT APPROVAL AND MONITORING PROCESS.
OVERSIGHT AND RECORDKEEPING OF CONTRIBUTIONS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE BUSINESS UNIT HEAD (OR THEIR DESIGNEE). THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS RECORDS TO SUBSTANTIATE THE AMOUNT AND THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION RELIES ON THE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION IN DETERMINING THAT GRANT MONIES ARE SPENT AS INTENDED.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA REGULATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1959501
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 on 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 or provision of all of 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1RICHARD G KETCHUMPRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 0
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977,934 		0
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1,500,000 		0
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343,225 		0
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70,134 		0
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22,650 		0
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2,913,943 		0
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0
2TODD T DIGANCIEXECUTIVE VP AND CFO (i)

(ii)		 0
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523,298 		0
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700,000 		0
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25,612 		0
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92,844 		0
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30,127 		0
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1,371,881 		0
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0
3MARCIA E ASQUITHSENIOR VP AND CORP SECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
250,052 		0
-------------
290,000 		0
-------------
24,105 		0
-------------
84,521 		0
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27,886 		0
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676,564 		0
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0
4F GREGORY AHERNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
391,603 		0
-------------
410,000 		0
-------------
98,405 		0
-------------
32,750 		0
-------------
40,517 		0
-------------
973,275 		0
-------------
0
5SUSAN F AXELRODEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 425,364
-------------
0 		500,000
-------------
0 		21,603
-------------
0 		132,930
-------------
0 		48,826
-------------
0 		1,128,723
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6J BRADLEY BENNETTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 416,896
-------------
0 		490,000
-------------
0 		22,091
-------------
0 		126,565
-------------
0 		8,870
-------------
0 		1,064,422
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7ROBERT L D COLBYEVP AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
466,822 		0
-------------
525,000 		0
-------------
355,685 		0
-------------
44,288 		0
-------------
17,379 		0
-------------
1,409,174 		0
-------------
203,209
8CARLO DI FLORIOCHIEF RISK OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
428,407 		0
-------------
340,000 		0
-------------
11,441 		0
-------------
120,133 		0
-------------
52,019 		0
-------------
952,000 		0
-------------
0
9LINDA D FIENBERGPRESIDENT - DISPUTE RESOLUTION (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
360,000 		0
-------------
449,575 		0
-------------
3,600 		0
-------------
179 		0
-------------
813,354 		0
-------------
448,252
10THOMAS R GIRAEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 419,161
-------------
0 		500,000
-------------
0 		4,068
-------------
0 		57,416
-------------
0 		32,355
-------------
0 		1,013,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11STEVEN A JOACHIMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
372,792 		0
-------------
475,000 		0
-------------
31,407 		0
-------------
154,865 		0
-------------
46,888 		0
-------------
1,080,952 		0
-------------
0
12TRACY B JOHNSONSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
303,755 		0
-------------
275,500 		0
-------------
19,789 		0
-------------
81,172 		0
-------------
12,062 		0
-------------
692,278 		0
-------------
0
13DEREK W LINDENEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 332,390
-------------
0 		355,000
-------------
0 		13,416
-------------
0 		61,846
-------------
0 		24,899
-------------
0 		787,551
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14STEVEN J RANDICHEXECUTIVE VP AND CIO (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
475,823 		0
-------------
565,000 		0
-------------
339,874 		0
-------------
32,751 		0
-------------
33,757 		0
-------------
1,447,205 		0
-------------
188,006
15STEPHEN M SCHOENEMANSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
317,822 		0
-------------
265,000 		0
-------------
24,665 		0
-------------
103,046 		0
-------------
34,386 		0
-------------
744,919 		0
-------------
0
16THOMAS M SELMANEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 335,321
-------------
0 		367,500
-------------
0 		22,994
-------------
0 		48,670
-------------
0 		29,822
-------------
0 		804,307
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17JONATHAN J SOKOBINSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
271,926 		0
-------------
240,000 		0
-------------
20,183 		0
-------------
76,707 		0
-------------
40,547 		0
-------------
649,363 		0
-------------
0
18GENE DEMAIOSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 301,669
-------------
0 		288,000
-------------
0 		203,617
-------------
0 		28,042
-------------
0 		33,767
-------------
0 		855,095
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19CAMERON K FUNKHOUSEREXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 351,013
-------------
0 		420,000
-------------
0 		23,075
-------------
0 		53,496
-------------
0 		37,704
-------------
0 		885,288
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20JOHN MALITZISEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 320,124
-------------
0 		405,000
-------------
0 		2,401
-------------
0 		106,219
-------------
0 		41,019
-------------
0 		874,763
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
21MICHAEL RUFINOEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 324,682
-------------
0 		409,000
-------------
0 		20,927
-------------
0 		108,662
-------------
0 		41,514
-------------
0 		904,785
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
22DANIEL SIBEARSEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 369,168
-------------
0 		390,000
-------------
0 		27,486
-------------
0 		71,928
-------------
0 		52,918
-------------
0 		911,500
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
23RICHARD W BERRYEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
298,667 		0
-------------
280,000 		0
-------------
186,475 		0
-------------
36,080 		0
-------------
12,839 		0
-------------
814,061 		0
-------------
89,601
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION 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. 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. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING HOW EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED, PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE O. 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., WHERE THE FLIGHT TIME IS OVER SIX HOURS DIRECT. IT IS ALSO ALLOWED FOR ALL TRAVEL FROM THE U.S. MAINLAND TO HAWAII AND FOR DIRECT FLIGHTS WITHIN EUROPE THAT ARE OVER FIVE 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, INC., AND FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC. IS PERMITTED. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: IN LIEU OF A WEEKEND TRIP HOME, EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ON EXTENDED STAY (I.E., AN OUT-OF-TOWN HOTEL STAY OF SIX CONSECUTIVE NIGHTS OR LONGER), AND WHERE A DIRECT FLIGHT IS TWO OR MORE HOURS FROM HOME, WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO INVITE A COMPANION TO THEIR WORK DESTINATION OR TRAVEL TO AN ALTERNATE LOCATION. HOWEVER, EMPLOYEES WILL ONLY BE REIMBURSED UP TO THE COST OF WHAT A COACH CLASS TICKET WOULD HAVE BEEN FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO TRAVEL HOME FOR THE WEEKEND. 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 SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND THE MANAGER OF CORPORATE TRAVEL SERVICES BEFORE THE TRIP. COMPANION MEALS, GROUND TRANSPORTATION AND AIRPORT PARKING ARE AT THE EMPLOYEE'S EXPENSE AND CANNOT BE CHARGED TO THE CORPORATE CREDIT CARD OR SUBMITTED FOR REIMBURSEMENT. WHEN COMPANIONS ARE INVITED ON BEHALF OF FINRA, FINRA REGULATION, INC., AND FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC. TO BOARD MEETINGS, THEIR AIRFARE IS REIMBURSABLE. 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. 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,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. 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.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINES 3, 4A AND 4B SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION LINE 3) COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ESTABLISHED AT THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, PLEASE REFER TO THE 2015 RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX - FORM 990 FOR FINRA REGULATION'S PARENT ORGANIZATION, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY. 4A) IN CONNECTION WITH LINDA D. FIENBERG'S SEPARATION FROM FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC. SHE WAS PAID $433,178 IN 2015. LINE 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 IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS TYPICALLY HAVE A TAXABLE ONE-TIME CLIFF VESTING EVENT AT A SPECIFIED MILESTONE BASED ON BOTH AGE AND YEARS OF SERVICE. THIS PLAN WAS CLOSED TO NEW ENTRANTS AS OF 12/31/05. PARTICIPANTS IN THE NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN THAT HAD A CLIFF VESTING EVENT IN 2015 INCLUDE: NONE THE AMOUNTS BELOW REPRESENT THE ACCUMULATED BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE CURRENT YEAR FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES UPON THE INDIVIDUALS' SEPARATION FROM FINRA AND THE PLAN. THE BENEFITS WERE EARNED WITHIN THE NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN OVER THE DURATION OF THE INDIVIDUALS' YEARS OF SERVICE TO FINRA. THESE AMOUNTS VARY BY INDIVIDUAL BASED ON YEARS OF SERVICE, COMPENSATION LEVELS AND PAY GRADE, AGE AT SEPARATION, AND PREVIOUS VESTING EVENTS. PARTICIPANTS IN THE NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN THAT HAD ACCUMULATED BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN 2015: NONE 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 2015 INCLUDE: F. GREGORY AHERN - $85,871 ROBERT L. D. COLBY - $329,612 GENE DEMAIO - $161,498 STEVEN J. RANDICH - $316,666 RICHARD G. KETCHUM - $300,020 VOLUNTARY COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE: GREGORY J. FLEMING WAS A VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER IN 2015 AND DID NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR HIS SERVICE.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA REGULATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1959501
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(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) RICHARD ROMANO FAMILY MEMBER 20,256 COMPENSATION   No
(2) THOMAS J DIGANCI FAMILY MEMBER 54,211 COMPENSATION   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART V BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS THOMAS J. DIGANCI WAS AN EMPLOYEE OF FINRA REGULATION, INC. AND THE SON OF TODD T. DIGANCI, EXECUTIVE VP AND CFO. FINRA REGULATION, INC. PAID MR. THOMAS J. DIGANCI ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF $54,211 IN 2015. THERE IS NO DIRECT REPORTING RELATIONSHIP. RICHARD ROMANO WAS A MEMBER OF FINRA'S INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND THE FATHER OF JOSEPH ROMANO, A FINRA BOARD MEMBER. FINRA PAID RICHARD ROMANO ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF $20,256 IN 2015.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA REGULATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1959501
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 FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRESENTED REFLECTS ESTIMATES OF OVERHEAD ALLOCATIONS. THE 2015 FORM 990 SHOULD BE READ IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2015 FINRA ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.FINRA.ORG/ABOUT/ANNUAL-REPORTS-FINANCIALS. SEE ALSO SEPARATE 2015 FORM 990'S FOR RELATED ENTITIES, INCLUDING FINRA, FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC., AND FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 FINRA IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-GOVERNMENTAL REGULATOR FOR ALL SECURITIES FIRMS DOING BUSINESS WITH THE PUBLIC IN THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH FINRA REGULATION, FINRA OVERSEES NEARLY 4,000 BROKERAGE FIRMS, APPROXIMATELY 162,700 BRANCH OFFICES AND MORE THAN 643,000 REGISTERED SECURITIES REPRESENTATIVES. FINRA IS DEDICATED TO INVESTOR PROTECTION AND MARKET INTEGRITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT REGULATION OF THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY. 4A) MARKET REGULATION FINRA'S MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENT OVERSEES AND REGULATES OVER-THE-COUNTER TRADING OF EXCHANGE-LISTED AND NON-EXCHANGE-LISTED SECURITIES AND CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL DEBT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FINRA AND MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD (MSRB) RULES AND FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS. MARKET REGULATION ALSO PROVIDES REGULATORY SERVICES TO THE BATS, CBOE, ISE, MIAX, NASDAQ AND NYSE GROUPS OF EXCHANGES AS WELL AS THE BOX OPTIONS EXCHANGE. IN 2015, MARKET REGULATION OPENED 6,455 REVIEWS OR INVESTIGATIONS AND 274 EXAMINATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE DEPARTMENT REFERRED 471 MATTERS TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. 4B) MEMBER REGULATION FINRA'S MEMBER REGULATION DEPARTMENT HAS A COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION PROGRAM WITH DEDICATED RESOURCES OF MORE THAN 1,100 EMPLOYEES. STAFF FROM MEMBER REGULATION CONDUCT REGULAR AND BRANCH OFFICE EXAMINATIONS ON A SCHEDULE THAT IS ESTABLISHED BASED ON A RISK-PROFILE MODEL. IN ADDITION, MEMBER REGULATION CONDUCTS REVIEWS AND TARGETED EXAMINATIONS BASED ON INVESTOR COMPLAINTS, REFERRALS FROM OTHER FINRA DEPARTMENTS, TERMINATIONS OF BROKERAGE EMPLOYEES FOR CAUSE, ARBITRATIONS AND REFERRALS FROM OTHER REGULATORS. MEMBER REGULATION ALSO DETERMINES EXAMINATION PRIORITIES AND CONDUCTS SPECIAL "SWEEPS" TO TARGET ISSUES OF IMMEDIATE CONCERN. IN 2015, FINRA MEMBER REGULATION CONDUCTED NEARLY 2,400 REGULAR AND BRANCH OFFICE EXAMINATIONS AND OVER 7,000 TARGETED AND SWEEP REVIEWS AND EXAMINATIONS. 4C) ENFORCEMENT FEDERAL LAW GIVES FINRA THE AUTHORITY TO DISCIPLINE SECURITIES FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY WHO VIOLATE THE FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS AND RULES AS WELL AS FINRA AND MUNICIPAL SECURITIES RULEMAKING BOARD (MSRB) RULES. THROUGH ITS ENFORCEMENT AND MARKET REGULATION DEPARTMENTS, FINRA BRINGS DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST FIRMS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES THAT MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS, INCLUDING CENSURES, FINES, SUSPENSIONS AND, IN EGREGIOUS CASES, EXPULSIONS OR BARS FROM THE INDUSTRY. IN APPROPRIATE CASES, FINRA WILL REQUIRE FIRMS AND INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE RESTITUTION TO HARMED INVESTORS AND OFTEN IMPOSES OTHER CONDITIONS ON A FIRM'S BUSINESS TO PREVENT REPEATED WRONGDOING. IN 2015, FINRA BROUGHT 1,512 DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST REGISTERED INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS AND LEVIED FINES TOTALING MORE THAN $93 MILLION. IN ADDITION, FINRA EXPELLED 25 FIRMS FROM THE SECURITIES INDUSTRY, SUSPENDED 1 FIRM, BARRED 492 INDIVIDUALS AND SUSPENDED 737 BROKERS FROM ASSOCIATION WITH FINRA-REGULATED FIRMS. 4D) OFFICE OF FRAUD DETECTION AND MARKET INTELLIGENCE FINRA'S OFFICE OF FRAUD DETECTION AND MARKET INTELLIGENCE (OFDMI) PROVIDES A HEIGHTENED AND EXPEDITED REVIEW OF ALLEGATIONS OF SERIOUS FRAUDS, A CENTRALIZED POINT OF CONTACT INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY ON FRAUD ISSUES, AND CONSOLIDATES RECOGNIZED EXPERTISE IN EXPEDITED FRAUD DETECTION AND INVESTIGATION. THIS DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING INSIDER-TRADING AND FRAUD SURVEILLANCE FOR ALL OTC, OTCBB, NASDAQ-, NYSE- AND NYSE MKT-LISTED ISSUES ACROSS ALL U.S. EXCHANGES AS WELL AS CONDUCTING INSIDER TRADING SURVEILLANCE ACROSS ALL U.S. OPTIONS EXCHANGES. IN 2015, THE INSIDER TRADING SURVEILLANCE, FRAUD SURVEILLANCE, WHISTLEBLOWER AND CENTRAL REVIEW GROUP UNITS CONDUCTED INVESTIGATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN MORE THAN 850 REFERRALS TO THE SEC, OTHER FEDERAL OR STATE REGULATORY OR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, OR OTHER INTERNAL FINRA DEPARTMENTS. THESE REFERRALS INVOLVED POTENTIAL INSIDER TRADING, MICROCAP FRAUD, ISSUER FRAUD, PONZI-TYPE SCHEMES, ELDER FINANCIAL ABUSE, ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING VIOLATIONS, OR OTHER POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL SECURITIES LAWS, STATE SECURITIES REGULATIONS OR FINRA RULES. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO HOUSES THE CENTRAL REVIEW GROUP, WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TRIAGE REVIEW OF COMPLAINTS AND BROKER-DEALER FILINGS. IN 2015, THE CENTRAL REVIEW GROUP ALSO REVIEWED OVER 26,500 FILINGS, COMPLAINTS, TIPS AND ARBITRATION-RELATED MATTERS. IN ADDITION, OFDMI OVERSEES FINRA'S WHISTLEBLOWER PROGRAM. 4E) REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE ANY PERSON ENGAGED IN THE SECURITIES BUSINESS OF A FIRM, INCLUDING PARTNERS, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, BRANCH MANAGERS, DEPARTMENT SUPERVISORS AND SALESPERSONS MUST REGISTER WITH FINRA. THROUGH ITS REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE DEPARTMENT, FINRA OPERATES CRD, THE CENTRAL LICENSING AND REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR THE U.S. SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND ITS REGULATORS. IT ALSO OPERATES THE INVESTMENT ADVISER REGISTRATION DEPOSITORY ON BEHALF OF THE SEC. THESE SYSTEMS CONTAIN THE REGISTRATION RECORDS OF MORE THAN 4,100 FINRA AND OTHER REGISTERED BROKER-DEALERS AND MORE THAN 29,000 INVESTMENT ADVISERS, AND THE QUALIFICATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND DISCLOSURE HISTORIES OF MORE THAN 640,000 ACTIVE REGISTERED INDIVIDUALS, MAKING IT ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST SOPHISTICATED ONLINE REGISTRATION AND REPORTING SYSTEMS. FINRA ALSO OPERATES THE BROKERCHECK PROGRAM, AN ONLINE SYSTEM FOR INVESTORS TO REVIEW THE BACKGROUNDS OF INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS. BROKERCHECK CONTAINS RECORDS ON 1.26 MILLION CURRENT AND FORMER BROKERS AND OVER 20,000 CURRENT AND FORMER BROKER-DEALERS. 4F)OFFICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION FINRA'S OFFICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION OPERATES THE LARGEST SECURITIES DISPUTE RESOLUTION FORUM FOR INVESTORS, BROKERAGE FIRMS, AND ASSOCIATED PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES. IT HANDLES OVER 99 PERCENT OF SECURITIES-RELATED ARBITRATIONS AND A PORTION OF THE SECURITIES-RELATED MEDIATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 2015, THE OFFICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADMINISTERED APPROXIMATELY 4,600 ARBITRATIONS AND APPROXIMATELY 600 MEDIATIONS THROUGH ITS NETWORK OF FOUR OFFICES IN NEW YORK, BOCA RATON, CHICAGO AND LOS ANGELES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 FINRA IS THE SOLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STOCKHOLDER OF FINRA REGULATION, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A FINRA, THE SOLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STOCKHOLDER, ELECTS ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B FINRA, THE SOLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STOCKHOLDER, RETAINS THE FOLLOWING AUTHORITY AND FUNCTIONS: 1) TO EXERCISE OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING THAT THE ASSOCIATION'S STATUTORY AND SELF-REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS AND FUNCTIONS ARE FULFILLED. 2) TO DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO THE SUBSIDIARIES TO TAKE ACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION. 3) TO ELECT THE SUBSIDIARY BOARDS OF DIRECTORS. 4) TO REVIEW THE RULEMAKING AND DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS OF THE SUBSIDIARIES. 5) TO COORDINATE ACTIONS OF THE SUBSIDIARY BOARDS AS NECESSARY. 6) TO RESOLVE ANY DISPUTES AMONG THE SUBSIDIARIES. 7) TO ADMINISTER COMMON OVERHEAD AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE SUBSIDIARIES. 8) TO ADMINISTER THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVIEW AS PROVIDED IN THE ASSOCIATION'S BY-LAWS. 9) TO MANAGE EXTERNAL ASSOCIATION RELATIONS ON MAJOR POLICY ISSUES. 10) TO DIRECT THE SUBSIDIARIES TO TAKE ACTION NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION. 11) TO TAKE ACTION AB INITIO IN AN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY DELEGATED TO SUBSIDIARIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B 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 2015 FORM 990 ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2016. THE BOARD WAS PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE FINAL FORM 990 FOR REVIEW (VIA A WEBSITE FOR BOARD MEMBERS ONLY) PRIOR TO FILING.
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. FINRA'S CODE OF CONDUCT APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES OF FINRA AND DEFINES THE EXPECTATION OF EVERYONE WHO ACTS ON FINRA'S BEHALF. THE CODE INCLUDES A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT PRECLUDES EMPLOYEES FROM HAVING A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST IN OR RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY ORGANIZATION WHERE THESE INTERESTS COULD CONCEIVABLY: A) HINDER FINRA'S OBJECTIVITY, INDEPENDENCE OR JUDGMENT OR CONDUCT IN CARRYING OUT FINRA'S RESPONSIBILITIES OR B) CREATE THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT. EMPLOYEES HAVE AN ONGOING RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT CONFLICTS UNDER THE CODE AND MUST CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF CONDUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. 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. 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. FINRA'S WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY FORBIDS RETALIATION AGAINST EMPLOYEES WHO REPORT SUSPECTED MISCONDUCT IN GOOD FAITH, EVEN IF THE REPORT ULTIMATELY PROVES TO BE ERRONEOUS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A AND 15B THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS (THE "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 JANUARY 29, 2015 AND FEBRUARY 11, 2015 TO ESTABLISH INCENTIVE COMPENSATION ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2014 AND TO ESTABLISH BASE SALARIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2015. AS A GENERAL POLICY, FINRA HAS DETERMINED ITS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION POSITIONING SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AGAINST A BROAD SECTION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES/CAPITAL MARKET COMPANIES, AS THIS SECTOR IS THE MOST LIKELY FROM WHICH WE RECRUIT TALENT AND THAT WOULD RECRUIT TALENT AWAY FROM THE COMPANY. WE ALSO BENCHMARK AGAINST GENERAL INDUSTRY POSITIONS AND LAW DEPARTMENTS FOR JOBS THAT ARE NOT UNIQUE TO THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY. THE COMMITTEE ENGAGED MERCER, INC. ("MERCER"), A THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, TO PREPARE A COMPENSATION STUDY FOR REVIEW AT THESE MEETINGS. IN DETERMINING A BENCHMARKING STRATEGY FOR KEY EXECUTIVES, FINANCIAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS (BROKER-DEALERS, INVESTMENT BANKS, FEDERAL RESERVE BANKS, COMMERCIAL BANKS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, EXCHANGES AND REGULATORS) WERE DETERMINED TO BE THE MOST RELEVANT GROUPS FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES. THE COMMITTEE AND MERCER ENGAGED IN SUBSTANTIAL RESEARCH AND CONSIDERATION OF THE FUNCTIONS AND OPERATIONS OF SEVERAL POTENTIAL COMPARATORS AS WELL AS GENERAL COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS. IN DETERMINING SPECIFIC SALARY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, MANAGEMENT AND THE COMMITTEE CONSIDER: 1) OPERATIONAL RESULTS 2) STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 3) FINANCIAL HEALTH/RESULTS 4) INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE 5) COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION LEVELS AS PREPARED BY MERCER, INC., A THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION CONSULTANT THE COMMITTEE'S MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 29, 2015 AND FEBRUARY 11, 2015 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 2014 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AT ITS MEETING ON FEBRUARY 11, 2015. ALL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS VOTED FOR THE PROPOSED LEVEL OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE FINRA CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN B & C THE OFFICERS / KEY EMPLOYEES LISTED IN FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN B, DEVOTE AN AVERAGE TOTAL OF 60 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION AND ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING RELATED ORGANIZATIONS: FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC., AND FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN C ONLY THOSE EMPLOYEES WITH A DIRECT REPORTING RELATIONSHIP TO THE PRESIDENT ARE CONSIDERED KEY EMPLOYEES FOR PURPOSES OF THE FINRA REGULATION, INC. FORM 990. THIS MAY RESULT IN AN ACTIVE EMPLOYEE BEING DESIGNATED AS FORMER.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 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/(L0SS) ON INVESTMENTS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE SEE THE FINRA 2015 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT WHICH IS AVAILABLE @ WWW.FINRA.ORG/ABOUT/ANNUAL-REPORT-FINANCIALS.
FORM 990, PART V LINE 1A FORM 1096 ANNUAL SUMMARY AND TRANSMITTAL OF U.S. INFORMATION RETURNS ALL CONTRACTOR PAYMENTS AND APPLICABLE 1099'S FOR FINRA REGULATION, INC. WERE REPORTED ON FORM 1096 FOR FINRA REGULATION, INC.'S PARENT COMPANY, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 ON DECEMBER 20, 2015, FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC. WAS DISSOLVED AND MERGED INTO FINRA REGULATION, INC. FINRA'S OFFICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION OPERATES THE LARGEST SECURITIES DISPUTE RESOLUTION FORUM FOR INVESTORS, BROKERAGE FIRMS, AND ASSOCIATED PERSONS IN THE UNITED STATES. IT HANDLES OVER 99 PERCENT OF SECURITIES-RELATED ARBITRATIONS AND A PORTION OF THE SECURITIES-RELATED MEDIATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. DURING 2015, THE OFFICE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADMINISTERED APPROXIMATELY 4,600 ARBITRATIONS AND APPROXIMATELY 600 MEDIATIONS THROUGH ITS NETWORK OF FOUR OFFICES IN NEW YORK, BOCA RATON, CHICAGO AND LOS ANGELES. IT CONDUCTS ARBITRATIONS AND MEDIATIONS IN OVER 70 HEARING LOCATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 4 ON DECEMBER 20, 2015, FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC. WAS DISSOLVED AND MERGED INTO FINRA REGULATION, INC. THE BYLAWS OF FINRA REGULATION, INC. WERE UPDATED TO INCLUDE ALL SECTIONS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION, INC.'S BYLAWS. FIRNA REGULATION, INC. ALSO INCREASED THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS WHO COULD SERVE ON THE BOARD FROM 15 TO 17.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA REGULATION INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1959501
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) 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










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 entity?
Yes No
(1)FINANCIAL IND REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
1735 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
53-0088710 		REGULATORY DE 501(C)(6)   NA
 
 
No
(2)FINRA DISPUTE RESOLUTION INC
1735 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
52-2187577 		ARBITRATION DE 501(C)(6)   FINRA
 
 
No
(3)FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1735 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
20-0863779 		EDUCATION DE 501(C)(4)   FINRA
 
 
No








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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
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
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, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
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 related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(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 Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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