About MSDA

The Minnesota Security Dealers Association (MSDA) is a professional trade organization dedicated to advancing ethical practices, high business standards, and a collaborative working environment for professionals engaged in the buying, selling and trading of securities.

Founded in 1991, MSDA is one of the largest securities communities in the country, representing approximately 1000 active members and security traders across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area and Iowa. MSDA, a non-profit organization, proudly supports the Security Traders Association (STA) in its ongoing efforts to advocate for our industry at the national level in Washington, D.C.

Our mission is to promote the interests of our members in global financial markets, ensuring strong representation in legislative, regulatory, and technological developments. We are committed to fostering goodwill, integrity, and professionalism in accordance with our founding principle:

Dictum Meum Pactum - "Our word is our bond."

Dear Members and Sponsors,

I am honored to serve as the 2026 President of the Minnesota Security Dealers Association. As we enter a new year, our industry continues to evolve in response to regulatory developments and market structure changes. MSDA remains committed to providing our members with meaningful networking opportunities, timely insights, and relevant business content to help navigate these changes effectively.

Our board will continue to strengthen its partnership with the Security Traders Association (STA) and its affiliates, ensuring that you have access to the latest information and resources. Your engagement is vital—together, we can advocate for our industry and make a lasting impact. I encourage you to explore STA’s committee offerings at http://www.securitytraders.org.

On behalf of the 2026 MSDA Board, thank you for your continued support. Your participation makes our charitable, educational, and social initiatives possible, and we look forward to another successful year together.

Sincerely,
Jeff Nordstrom
President, MSDA