About ADISA

The Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association (ADISA) is a national trade association of decision makers who influence over 30,000 professionals involved in alternative investments, primarily non-traded alternatives.

These typically include non-traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Business Development Companies (BDCs), Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and private and public funds (LPs/LLCs), 1031 exchange programs (DSTs/TICs), energy and oil and gas interests, equipment leasing programs, and other alternative and direct investment offerings.

The association was founded in 2003 and has approximately 4,500 members who are key decision makers who represent more than 220,000 professionals throughout the nation, including sponsor members that have raised in excess of $200 billion in equity and serve more than 1 million investors.

We work to maintain the integrity and reputation of this industry by promoting the highest ethical standards, providing education and networking opportunities, and in representing our industry in the public and political arena.

ADISA connects members directly to key industry experts through exemplary events forums providing timely trends and education, helping create a diversified portfolio for their clients.

Our history and mission
ADISA, formerly known as “REISA” (and before that as “TICA”), is a registered not-for-profit trade association (IRS 501c6) and also has a foundation (IRS 501c3).

The ADISA Foundation, which provides college scholarships. ADISA’s mission is to be the leading trade association for the alternative and direct investment industry providing education, networking, and advocacy for member. Annually we host several events of varying size to bring education and networking opportunities to our members. These members comprise around 4,500 alternative investment professionals:
 
Sponsors/Issuers of alternative investment products
Broker-Dealers
Accountants
Attorneys
Mortgage Bankers
Institutional Lenders
Qualified Intermediaries
Registered Representatives
Investment Advisers
Registered Investment Advisors
Due Diligence Officers
Family office representatives
Other affiliated professionals
Our headquarters office is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with full time staff in other parts of the country as well. While our events are frequently on the West Coast to reach a majority of our members, we rotate some conferences to other parts of the country where there are concentrations of financial service professionals.

WHY GO?
ADISA's Due Diligence Forum is designed for industry professionals who are employed with a Broker-Dealer, RIA, Due Diligence Firm, or select others, that offer alternative investments in their business.
 
Network with more than 200 industry professionals
Learn about today's issues and business opportunities
Discover advanced due diligence techniques, processes, tools and resources
 
WHO WILL ATTEND?
 
Broker-Dealers
Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs)
Due Diligence Professionals
Compliance Officers
Sponsors
Affiliates

Additional sponsorship opportunities will also available at ADISA's events:
Cocktail Receptions
Breakfasts
Lunches
Breaks
Pens
Tote bags
Notepads
And more
 
Reach the right people!
When you exhibit at an ADISA event, you reach a uniquely qualified audience. Get direct and immediate feedback on products, compliance issues and educational needs facing advisors and their clients today. Through conferences, webinars and networking events, sponsors can learn from top producers and experts on specific issues facing our industry.
 
Networking
Your opportunity to get in front of more than 200 decision makers from over 125 Broker-Dealer/RIA firms! ADISA events are the best place to exhibit and meet key decision makers and top producers!

There will be new opportunities to meet face-to-face with Broker-Dealers, RIAs, registered representatives, financial advisor/IARs, due diligence professionals, attorneys and other industry professionals.

There is ample time for exhibitors to network with all attendees during exclusive sponsor showcase times, cocktail receptions, lunches, breakfasts and breaks.

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