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FINRA REGULATION INC: Form 990, tax year 2015

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Organization
FINRA REGULATION INC (EIN 52-1959501)
Tax period
2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31
Filed
2016-11-08
IRS object ID
201613139349302226
Schema version
2015v2.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Tax Period End2015-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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ROBERT L D COLBY
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THOMAS R GIRA
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RICHARD W BERRY
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F GREGORY AHERN
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J BRADLEY BENNETT
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STEVEN A JOACHIM
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DEREK W LINDEN
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STEVEN J RANDICH
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STEPHEN M SCHOENEMAN
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THOMAS M SELMAN
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JONATHAN J SOKOBIN
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GENE DEMAIO
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JOHN MALITZIS
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MICHAEL RUFINO
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LINDA D FIENBERG
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TRACY B JOHNSON
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Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$442,648,318BOYAmt
EOY$390,435,039EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Org Does Not Follow SFAS117Yes (X)OrgDoesNotFollowSFAS117Ind

Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$350,000BOYAmt
EOY$12,592,800EOYAmt

Pd In Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$50,000,000BOYAmt
EOY$50,000,000EOYAmt

Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Oth Fnds RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-$442,416,791BOYAmt
EOY-$382,754,186EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-$392,066,791BOYAmt
EOY-$320,161,386EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$50,581,527BOYAmt
EOY$70,273,653EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$228,899,943ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$156,994,538OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Art Public Exhibition AmountsArtPublicExhibitionAmountsGrp
Held Works ArtHeldWorksArtGrp
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt FundCYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt FundCYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
LandLandGrp
BuildingsBuildingsGrp

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$25,607,861OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$25,504,771DepreciationAmt
Book Value$103,090BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$4,849,167OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$4,599,727DepreciationAmt
Book Value$249,440BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$154,076,473OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$152,325,207DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,751,266BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$2,103,796TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Federal Income Tax Liability$0FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt
Total Liability$0TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationASC 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.ExplanationTxt

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Purpose Of Grant2015 CONTRIBUTIONPurposeOfGrantTxt
Cash Grant$15,000CashGrantAmt
Manner Of Cash DisbursementCHECKMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Other Org1TotalOtherOrgCnt
Transfer To Foreign CorpfalseTransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipfalseForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (14 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION
1521 GEORGETOWN ROADHUDSONOH44236341747398501(C)(3)$97,4422015 CONTRIBUTION
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
4400 MASS AVEWASHINGTONDC20016530196549501(C)(3)$10,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
APPLESEED FOUNDATION INC
727 15TH STREETWASHINGTONDC20005521835698501(C)(3)$10,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
ASSOCIATION OF SECURITIES & EXCHANGE
2201 L STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20005223036796501(C)(3)$10,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA
1424 16TH STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20036520880625501(C)(3)$30,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION
122 E 42ND STREETNEW YORKNY10168131623848501(C)(3)$10,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
1100 13TH STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20005521190398501(C)(3)$33,5002015 CONTRIBUTION
JUMPSTART COALITION
919 18TH STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20006522031297501(C)(3)$15,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
OPERATION HOPE
707 WILSHIRE BLVDLOS ANGELESCA90617954378084501(C)3$12,5002015 CONTRIBUTION
SIFMA FOUNDATION FOR INVESTOR PROTECTION
120 BROADWAYNEW YORKNY10271521087193501(C)(3)$130,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
ST FRANCIS COLLEGE
180 REMSEN STREETBROOKLYNNY11201111635105501(C)(3)$10,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
3254 STEINBERG HALLPHILADELPHIAPA19104231352685501(C)(3)$10,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
COLUMBIA LAW SCHOOL
435 W 116TH STREETNEW YORKNY10027135598093501(C)(3)$25,0002015 CONTRIBUTION
FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC
1735 K STREET NWWASHINGTONDC20006200863779501(C)(4)$760,6452015 CONTRIBUTION
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org13Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org1TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Schedule IVOLUNTARY 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 CONTRIBUTIONSCHARITABLE 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.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
First Class Or Charter TravelYes (X)FirstClassOrCharterTravelInd
Travel For CompanionsYes (X)TravelForCompanionsInd
Idemnification Gross Up PmtsYes (X)IdemnificationGrossUpPmtsInd
Club Dues Or FeesYes (X)ClubDuesOrFeesInd
Personal ServicesYes (X)PersonalServicesInd
Written Policy Ref T And E ExpnssYes (true)WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation RequiredYes (true)SubstantiationRequiredInd
Severance PaymentYes (true)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (true)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (23 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
RICHARD G KETCHUM
PRESIDENT$0$977,934$0$1,500,000$0$343,225$0$70,134$0$22,650$0$2,913,943$0$0
TODD T DIGANCI
EXECUTIVE VP AND CFO$0$523,298$0$700,000$0$25,612$0$92,844$0$30,127$0$1,371,881$0$0
MARCIA E ASQUITH
SENIOR VP AND CORP SECRETARY$0$250,052$0$290,000$0$24,105$0$84,521$0$27,886$0$676,564$0$0
F GREGORY AHERN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$0$391,603$0$410,000$0$98,405$0$32,750$0$40,517$0$973,275$0$0
SUSAN F AXELROD
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$425,364$0$500,000$0$21,603$0$132,930$0$48,826$0$1,128,723$0$0$0
J BRADLEY BENNETT
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$416,896$0$490,000$0$22,091$0$126,565$0$8,870$0$1,064,422$0$0$0
ROBERT L D COLBY
EVP AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER$0$466,822$0$525,000$0$355,685$0$44,288$0$17,379$0$1,409,174$0$203,209
CARLO DI FLORIO
CHIEF RISK OFFICER$0$428,407$0$340,000$0$11,441$0$120,133$0$52,019$0$952,000$0$0
LINDA D FIENBERG
PRESIDENT - DISPUTE RESOLUTION$0$0$0$360,000$0$449,575$0$3,600$0$179$0$813,354$0$448,252
THOMAS R GIRA
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$419,161$0$500,000$0$4,068$0$57,416$0$32,355$0$1,013,000$0$0$0
STEVEN A JOACHIM
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$0$372,792$0$475,000$0$31,407$0$154,865$0$46,888$0$1,080,952$0$0
TRACY B JOHNSON
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT$0$303,755$0$275,500$0$19,789$0$81,172$0$12,062$0$692,278$0$0
DEREK W LINDEN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$332,390$0$355,000$0$13,416$0$61,846$0$24,899$0$787,551$0$0$0
STEVEN J RANDICH
EXECUTIVE VP AND CIO$0$475,823$0$565,000$0$339,874$0$32,751$0$33,757$0$1,447,205$0$188,006
STEPHEN M SCHOENEMAN
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT$0$317,822$0$265,000$0$24,665$0$103,046$0$34,386$0$744,919$0$0
THOMAS M SELMAN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$335,321$0$367,500$0$22,994$0$48,670$0$29,822$0$804,307$0$0$0
JONATHAN J SOKOBIN
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT$0$271,926$0$240,000$0$20,183$0$76,707$0$40,547$0$649,363$0$0
GENE DEMAIO
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT$301,669$0$288,000$0$203,617$0$28,042$0$33,767$0$855,095$0$0$0
CAMERON K FUNKHOUSER
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$351,013$0$420,000$0$23,075$0$53,496$0$37,704$0$885,288$0$0$0
JOHN MALITZIS
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$320,124$0$405,000$0$2,401$0$106,219$0$41,019$0$874,763$0$0$0
MICHAEL RUFINO
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$324,682$0$409,000$0$20,927$0$108,662$0$41,514$0$904,785$0$0$0
DANIEL SIBEARS
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$369,168$0$390,000$0$27,486$0$71,928$0$52,918$0$911,500$0$0$0
RICHARD W BERRY
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT$0$298,667$0$280,000$0$186,475$0$36,080$0$12,839$0$814,061$0$89,601

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATIONFOR 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 4BSUPPLEMENTAL 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.

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Bus Tr Involve Interested Prsn BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp (2 entries)

Relationship DescriptionRelationshipDescriptionTxtTransactionTransactionAmtTransactionTransactionDescSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenuesInd
RICHARD ROMANO
FAMILY MEMBER$20,256COMPENSATIONfalse
THOMAS J DIGANCI
FAMILY MEMBER$54,211COMPENSATIONfalse

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceFORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART VFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationBUSINESS 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.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (14 entries)

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VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATIONTHE 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 4FINRA 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 6FINRA IS THE SOLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STOCKHOLDER OF FINRA REGULATION, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7AFINRA, THE SOLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT STOCKHOLDER, ELECTS ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7BFINRA, 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 11BTHE 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 12CTHE 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 15BTHE 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 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE FINRA CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN B & CTHE 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 9OTHER 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 1AFORM 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 2ON 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 4ON 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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