A FINRA NMA (New Member Application) is required for any company desiring to become registered as a securities broker-dealer in the United States. NMA filings are subject to strict requirements and must be filed online through FINRA’s Form NMA. The NASD Membership and Registration Rules spell out the requirements for membership (membership standards). Often, the duration of application process will be six months from start to finish. It is important to contact an experienced professional who is familiar with FINRA and its membership application process. If your objective is to gain FINRA broker-dealer approval as quickly as possible, or to find out more about a FINRA NMA, contact Mitch Atkins, a FINRA NMA Expert.